QUESTION: There’s some disagreement in the state House and Senate whether energy deregulation is working or will work in the future. Do you believe that energy deregulation has or will create the kind of competition that will keep rates in check either now or in the future?
Yes: 40%
No: 50%
Don’t know: 10%
QUESTION: With summer approaching demand for energy increases. Experts are predicting more blackouts for California and now possibly for New York City and Long Island. Do you believe that in New England, and Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts in particular, we will avoid blackouts?
Yes: 55%
No: 25%
Don’t know: 20%
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QUESTION: Whether we experience blackouts or not, energy rates have increased. Are you making cutbacks in other areas of your business or organization’s operations because of increasing energy costs?
Yes: 45%
No: 55%
QUESTION: Do you think the state Public Utilities Commission should be more active in trying to control rates?
Yes: 80%
No: 15%
Don’t know: 5%
The Providence News/Johnson & Wales executive poll is a weekly survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries and businesses. All questions are chosen exclusively by the editor of Providence Business News.
