Rather than pursuing the centralized power systems favored by big utilities and international lending agencies, the initiative encourages the private sector to develop small independent grids in remote regions. (sciencemag.org)
The three biggest utilities now draw more than 20 percent of their energy from renewable sources. (psmag.com)
They buy bigger homes with bigger mortgages, bigger utility bills, higher maintenance costs, and higher real estate taxes. (businessinsider.com)