Let There Be Some Light

Explore the journey of artificial lighting from fire to modern electric systems and its impact on society. Delve into the influential 1971 memorandum that shaped views on government and free markets. Discover the consolidation of power companies into monopolies and how they affected urban and rural electricity access. Uncover the rise of small wind turbines on farms and the repercussions of the Rural Electrification Act. Finally, question the narratives surrounding corporate monopolies and the hidden costs of competition in the electricity sector.