Deregulation of the power industry is beginning to shake up the power production, transmission, distribution, and marketing segments of the industry. Apart from the much-publicized events in California power sectors (effects of which are gradually spreading to other states), it is obvious that power production capacity needs to be upgraded in almost all states. This means building new power plants, upgrading existing capacities, and also renewing some nuclear power production facilities. Many states that had put several new power plant proposals on the back burner have started granting new licenses. Many of the new power production facilities will be built by independent power producers. This report analyzes the opportunities available to independent power producers in the new power plant business. Additionally, the report projects new power plants that will be built based on the fuel they use, in which areas of the country they will be located, and their production capacities. The report also covers the opportunities in power sales in open markets, new grids, and the role of the power exchanges in the emerging power business. The report will be of special interest to anyone interested in the power industry, executives, technologists, financiers, and analysts. 115 pages.