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On 30/10/17 23:32, Rich Freeman wrote:
> Often there are elements of a traditionally public service that aren't
> natural monopolies which can be outsourced for a benefit.  Electrical
> generation is often a case of that, but as I suggested you do need to
> ensure you're paying to have extra capacity online.

Exactly. The infrastructure should be a commonhold - the householders
jointly own the wires in town sort of thing. Then they can buy from any
generator, who rents the wires to deliver.

Cheers,
Wol