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Two new books examine the public utilities that millions of Americans depend on. One author says they’re so vital they need more tax support. The other suggests decentralized utilities would be cheaper and more robust.
Infrastructure in the United States is under-funded and woefully outdated. Living on Earth’s Steve Curwood hears two different views on how to reform our ailing grid. Nick Rosen, author of “Off the Grid,” suggests decentralizing utilities, while Scott Huler, who wrote “On the Grid,” wants to stay plugged in and work to improve the system.