Power Play

Potential deregulation could revolutionize energy industry

Imagine a time when you can buy your electricity from the cheapest vendor much like you purchase long-distance telephone service today.

It’s not far off.

Under proposed deregulation of the power industry, a variety of power companies could offer you deals on your electric service. Vendors could come from the next state or from clear across the country.

However, some power-company officials warn that deregulation may hurt Colorado customers while bringing down costs in the northeastern United States.

A driving force behind the push for deregulation of the power industry is the disparity of electricity costs around the…