This volume presents 12 papers offering guidelines to higher education institutions on planning for the deregulation of the electric power industry. Following an introduction (by Dorsey D. Jacobs), the papers are organized into three parts which address: the changing market, identifying opportunities and challenges, and taking advantage of electric deregulation. The included papers are: (1) "Electric Utilities: An Overview of the Industry" (Sheree L. Brown); (2) "Stranded Costs" (Sheree L. Brown); (3) "Legal/Regulatory Background and Status Report" (Steven R. Hunsicker); (4) "Statewide Policy Issues--Being a Player" (Sheree L. Brown); (5) "How To Lower Your Costs with the Local Electric Provider" (Dan Desmond); (6) "Taking Advantage of Deregulation" (D. Michael Cornwell); (7)"The Challenge of Energy Conservation and Clean Power in a Deregulated Electric Market" (Walter Simpson); (8) "Cogeneration and Self-Generation" (Lyle D. Wachtel); (9) "Team Formation" (Sheree L. Brown, David E. Crawford, Peter H. Grills, and James J. Sebesta); (10) "Internal Improvement: How To Become a More Attractive Customer" (B.N. Tripathi); (11) "How To Maintain Energy Conservation Initiatives and Buy Clean Power: Strategies for Campus Energy Users" (Walter Simpson); and (12) "Procurement of Energy Services" (Gary C. Matteson). Appendices include a summary of services provided by the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers and a list of relevant Web sites. (Contains approximately 75 references.) (DB)