There is injustice done to the ratepayers through higher rates. Some others will benefit by the subsidized energy efficient products such as light bulbs, refrigerators, consultation services, and to cap it is argued that a utility service provider is in no position to fix the benefits as much as the customers and since it depends on many individuals and therefore the energy efficiency and the interest rates and the price of electricity are all subjective. Thus the allowing of corporations to fleece the customer on their interpretation of the Demand analysis is wrong because the Corporations often attempt to have a very high rate exceeding 12% for capital Such irreversible investments would often require a rate of return of over twenty percent that makes the service affordable only for the very upper class leaving the rest in darkness. Since the investment cannot be reversed, there is a risk of the whole project failing and leading to a total loss and waste. (Simmons, 2010)

To improve the scenario two alternates can be suggested: one would be emphasizing smaller units -- like house holds producing power from solar energy panels and then sending it up the grid, after their own use, and the second would be seeking to implement perennial sources of energy like...

To be sure the demand for energy will rise in future and the only possibility lies in making the consumer a part producer. Give back energy if you consume is a good motto.
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