Blackout Blame?

Blackout Blame?

Finger-pointing - The Washington Times

The electric power industry consists of three now largely separated functions: energy production, electric-power generation and transmission of electricity. Energy production and electric-power generation have partially been deregulated, but transmission is as heavily regulated as ever. Last week's failure was a failure in transmission.

Whether partial deregulation of the electric power industry is a good idea or a bad idea, Mr. Bush deserves neither credit nor blame. The major step was taken in 1996. Mr. Bush was not president then. Mrs. Clinton's husband was.

See also Hillary: Power Grid Became Antiquated Last Year - Scrappleface.com.