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  Chapter 5: The Benefits of Rural Electrification

  Connections to rural electrification lower the price of operating lighting and TV
  

• The impacts of rural electrification on indoor air quality,

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  Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: World Bank Lending for Rural Electrification Chapter 3: Who Benefits from Rural Electrification? Chapter 4: What is Electricity Used for in Rural Areas?  Chapter 6: Conclusions and Lessons Learned

  health, and knowledge and fertility reduction are quantifiable and significant
  

• Rural electrification has some long-term impact on home businesses

• Off-grid solutions have demonstrable environmental benefits

• Willingness to pay is high, exceeding the average supply cost where grid connection is feasible

• Reducing consumption by high-end users through higher tariffs has a net welfare benefit

• Though renewable energy solutions can be expected to have lower rates of return, that does not mean they should be neglected on that basis

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