The document discusses the future of energy regulation in Minnesota. It frames the discussion around three questions: 1) What don't we want? It notes low customer satisfaction ratings for cable TV and internet providers. 2) What do we have today? It describes the current investor-owned electric utility industry as reliable with responsive customer service and more renewable energy. 3) Why change and what change do we want? It lists trends like declining utility revenue growth and the need for grid upgrades to accommodate new technologies. Possible regulatory changes discussed include separating generation from distribution, modifying revenue recovery mechanisms, and adding more retail pricing options.