Utilities Policy

Utilities Policy is a leading peer-reviewed resource for academic researchers, government officials, industry professionals, sector analysts, and consultants in the global utilities policy community. The journal bridges theory and practice by disseminating original applied research that is rigorous, contemporary, and policy relevant. In addition to full-length articles and special issues organized around salient themes, the journal also publishes concise research notes, policy notes, and communications. The journal's primary objective is to advance knowledge in the field through a rigorous and timely peer-review and publication process.

Utilities Policy is deliberately international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral. Articles address utility trends and issues in both developed and developing economies. Authors and reviewers come from various disciplines, including economics, political science, sociology, law, finance, accounting, management, and engineering. Areas of focus include the utility and network industries providing essential electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater, solid waste, communications, broadband, postal, and public transportation services.