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Many electric utilities are struggling – will more go bankrupt?

  • Written by Theodore J. Kury, Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida
On the hook: California utility PG&E declared bankruptcy due to liabilities linked to power lines and wildfires. AP Photo/Ben Margot

Over the past 12 months, consumers in the U.S. have experienced the disappearance of familiar retailers, such as Toys R Us and Sears, due in part to how online shopping has changed the way consumers shop for...

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