Industry observers differ over JEA’s　launch of ‘invitation to negotiate’

摘要

JEA, Florida’s largest municipal utility and the nation’s largestgovernment utility, has launched an “invitation to negotiate” processthat could end up privatizing the utility, the implications of which drewdiffering opinions from industry observers.Issued August 2, the ITN lists the following among strategicalternatives that may be considered:1. Joint ventures2. Community ownership3. Corporate ownership4. Initial public offering5. Private placement6.Development partnerships.