Why are utilities privatized?
Our energy provider increased our rates, then reported record breaking profits the next year. :(
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And housing would be cheaper if it wasn't treated as a value-retaining investment.
Fun Fact: Doesn't really work in Winter.
Source: EU countries that don't have a ton of cheap gas, flowing water or nuclear power and unlimited storage.
Unless you live in the Arctic Circle, it does in fact work in Winter.
You provision enough solar so it still works in winter, then sell your excess in summer.