Many utilities are actively encouraging distributed, non-utility owned generation, particularly solar and wind. Other power companies seem to be dragging their feet – grudgingly complying with minimum regulatory requirements.
In your opinion, which answer best fits either the utility that you are employed by or the utility that serves your area?
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