Abstract :
The Southern California Edison Co., the product of some 200 mergers and now one merger away from becoming the largest electric utility in the US, is discussed. The benefits it will reap by its proposed acquisition of San Diego Gas & Electric are examined. The social and regulatory issues the company is facing are addressed. The company´s management and R&D are described.<>
Keywords :
electricity supply industry; R&D; San Diego Gas & Electric; Southern California Edison Co.; US; electric utility; management; mergers; regulatory issues; social issues; Air pollution; Companies; Corporate acquisitions; Environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques; Industrial pollution; Out of order; Power engineering; Power industry; Quality management; Scattering;
