Many states that are involved in science and technology planning are selecting particular focus areas for state investment. In states with strong science and technology capacity, focus areas can relate to existing strengths. In predominantly rural states, there may not be a strong science and...

There has been considerable disparity in pricing practices across electricity markets in the United States over the past two decades. The greatest contrast in environment which produces different pricing strategies exists between the Midwest and the East. Electric utilities have used promotional...