Lesson plan
Parallel generation
Parallel generation refers to the generation of electric power directly by consumers instead of purchasing it from an integrated electric utility company. Generally, it seems that parallel generation of electric power is taken on by institutions, such as hospitals, manufacturers or other large organizations. It may be understood that individuals typically do not have an economic incentive to invest in and organize such specialized services as electric power generation.
Article summary
Parallel generation refers to the generation of electric power directly by consumers instead of purchasing it from an integrated electric utility company. Generally, it seems that parallel generation of electric power is taken on by institutions, such as hospitals, manufacturers or other large organizations. It may be understood that individuals typically do not have an economic incentive to invest in and organize such specialized services as electric power generation.
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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