This is an example of a little knowledge being a dangerous thing. If we choose to retain the anachronistic technology of a power grid we need to nationalize the grid. As long as it is held in the hands of a private monopoly there will be environmental devastation. Why? Because these monopolies can resist change if they don't see an immediate benefit to themselves. The distributed model of power generation where the power is generated as close to the end user as possible is a major shift in technological approach that needs to happen now. It won't happen if the monopoly power companies have anything to say about it, in spite of their ubiquitous public service announcements to the contrary. Why? Because these monopoly power companies are in bed with their fossil and nuclear fuel providers.