Electric Utility CEO Pay Jumps Over 200 Percent since 2000 AFTER Controlling for Inflation

Electric utilities face less risk than ordinary businesses. Their authorized returns should reflect that reality

By T.L. Headley, MBA, MA
President, Hedley & Company Strategic Communications and Research for Energy

The American electric utility occupies a privileged position in the national economy. It sells an essential service to customers who generally cannot take their business elsewhere. Its service territory is protected by law. Its rates are approved through …