Large Scale Renewable Generation Causes Distribution Gridlock

Well this is something I hadn't thought of. Looks like parts of New Hampshire are going gang-busters on renewable energy generating plants. Good work. However, 400 megawatts here, 350 megawatt plants there using solar, wind and waste wood and before you know it you are generating more power than your power infrastructure can handle. So, one more thing to think about when planning for increased energy consumption. Now there is one way around this dilemma - localized and individual power production, instead of spending $200 million (and who's going to pay for it?) to put up larger power lines. In addition, to the "thinking local" mantra, energy audits could be done and education could be provided on how to reduce energy consumption in the home.