I don't want to get into a debate over which is worse
I think you've stumbled on some of the current trends that bother me, though.
First, I expect that we're going to face some major code / power quality issues regarding any form of local electrical generation. It's only a matter of time before these various 'pop up' suppliers start making mistakes.
I also distrust the political/religious element involved with alternative energy. There seems a deliberate effort is being made to rush into things, and take the 'market' out of the equation. Energy credits, rebates, LEED certification, etc .... and much of the 'push' seems to originate in the architectural community.
Since these are the same folks who 'eliminated poverty' by giving us the 'housing project,' then went on to invent the 'planned community" where having the right mailbox is more important that having toilets that flush ... I worry.
