Investing in U.S. Utility Assets

Rapid changes in the electric utility industry in the United States present a host of opportunities for potential investors to enter the market. Prices for electric generating assets are depressed in the wake of recent distressed asset sales. While the market does present significant risks, including generation oversupply in some areas, these conditions also present unique opportunities that may rapidly disappear. Some new players have already entered the field. This White Paper will outline the major regulatory issues surrounding an investment in United States electric generation and transmission assets. What follows will introduce this complex area to non-U.S. investors or domestic investors who have no exposure to the electric utility industry.