News article published by Renewable Energy Access (9/11/06), explaining the:

• reasons community energy is becoming increasingly important and desirable today;
  
• differences b/t community energy and "cheaper at any cost," or "mega-renewable deployment" models of development;
  
• benefits of community energy.
  

Charastics of community energy in this article include:
1. Increased Community Participation.
2. Smaller-Scale Projects.
3. Additional Societal Benefits.

THe article also outlines how and why community energy development can be "highly profitable for investors."

Read full article here: http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=45928