New special report: Avista and Hydro One: Lessons from Utility Consolidation in North America
Across North America, utilities have steadily consolidated over time. This has occurred because of the economics of the industry, public policies, market conditions, and regulatory policy changes. The consolidations can take several forms; utility mergers and acquisitions can be characterized, for example, as large-entity takeovers, mergers of equals, or in the Fortis Model (in which […]
February 07 , 2017 - researchcounci
90 Seconds podcast: Washington ranks high for business tax burden
In this 90 Seconds episode we briefly cover our recent report on Washington businesses’ tax contributions to state and local governments, and our state’s high rankings for the tax burdens it places on business.