Dear GENI
Friend,
Change
is going on all around us. By our nature, most people
like the status quo because we get comfortable with
what we know. Yet, the constant in today's society
seems to be change!
The utility
industry is in the midst of a tremendous overhaul.
I have received several questions about the subject
recently, so it seems that some education may calm
any fears you may have. The subject of deregulation
(and privatization) is a phenomena that is happening
in states and countries around the world — and
it will ultimately affect everyone.
There was
an excellent point/counterpoint article in the newspaper
recently, which is enclosed
for your review. With respect to the GENI Initiative,
the most incisive statement was the utilities are
connected to a grid that allows power to flow freely
from one region of the country to another.The technology
exists to move power freely across the grid; regulatory
barriers are the only constraint. Bucky Fuller explained
the problem of bureaucracies and political boundaries
in his own unique manner, saying that national
boundaries and bureaucratic jurisdictions act as blood
clots to the free flow of goods and services.
In our case, electrons flow along the corridor (transmission
line) of least resistance — and regulation only
increased the cost of electricity to everyone. Our
challenge is to get 190 world leaders to see the benefits
of linking energy systems across their borders with
each neighboring state.
So the
transition may be confusing, as was the deregulation
of the communication business. But the outcome will
be more options and cheaper energy services for everyone.
I hope
this brief summary helps you with the coming shift.
GENI is poised to ride this wave of change —
and I want to thank you for helping us accelerate
the process. Your contribution enables us to drive
this change towards a better world for all.
In partnership
for the planet,
Peter
Meisen
President
Keywords
: Newspaper article: The technology exists to move
power freely across the grid; regulatory barriers
are the only constraint sustainable development, global
energy network institute, international electricity
transmission, grid, power, environmental educational
programs, peace, zero population growth, stabilization,
life expectancy.
