1. a) Why have over 16% of German companies begun generating their own electricity? Be specific.
b) What additional benefit have these companies gained from generating their own electricity?

2. a) List at least 5 renewable energy sources.
b) How has the German government's plan to fund renewable energy backfired?

3. Why is the German government aggressively promoting renewable energy sources?

4. How is the government responding to the loss of revenue brought on by companies choosing to generate their own power?

5. What are the drawbacks for German companies generating their own electricity?

6. What challenges do Germany's power-grid companies face?

7. a) How are utility companies addressing lost business caused by companies choosing to invest in their own power-generation infrastructure?
b) What problems do utility companies E.ON and RWE face as they attempt to make up for their losses?