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Fields of Study > economics > public economics > infrastructure > utilities > electric utilities
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > public economics > infrastructure > utilities > electric utilities
Fields of Study > economics > industrial organization and market structure > industry > service industry > utilities > electric utilities
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > industrial organization and market structure > industry > service industry > utilities > electric utilities
Preferred Term:

electric utilities

Definition:
A corporation, person, agency, authority, or other legal entity or instrumentality aligned with distribution facilities for delivery of electric energy for use primarily by the public. Included are investor-owned electric utilities, municipal and State utilities, Federal electric utilities, and rural electric cooperatives. A few entities that are tariff based and corporately aligned with companies that own distribution facilities are also included.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
utilities
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • electrical utilities
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/36175
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