Monopolies

Solar and Wind Energy

Mixed Results on Renewable Energy Initiatives

Two western states had very similar renewable energy initiatives on the ballot sponsored by NextGen America requiring utilities to get 50 percent of electricity by 2030. It passed in Nevada but was rejected in Arizona.

November 8, 2018 - The Arizona Republic

Rooftop Solar

Arizona and Nevada to Vote on Renewable Energy Initiatives

Voters in two Western states next month will determine whether to require energy utilities to increase their share of electricity from renewable sources to 50 percent by 2030. In Arizona, the campaign has become the costliest in state history.

October 19, 2018 - The Arizona Republic

Uber Lyft Departure

An Uber-Lyft Duopoly Could Benefit Customers

As monopolies, especially local ones, loom in some other industries, Uber's predominance has been slipping. Will a duopoly between Uber and Lyft be enough to ensure quality ride-hailing?

December 23, 2017 - City Observatory

The new ZOB (central bus station) in Hannover, germany

Flixbus, Europe's Growing Intercity Bus Service, Comes Stateside

Greyhound will soon have a new competitor, with an Uber-like business model and a history of fast growth.

November 18, 2017 - CityLab

Fiber Optic Cable

Digital Divide Broadens with Broadband

Accessing the internet is too expensive for many, not just in rural areas but also in cities.

August 9, 2017 - FiveThirtyEight

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