Comment by Pragmata

I find that every single time these arguments are flawed, and don't account for a whole host of things.

What's the cost of capital on public providers? And on private providers?

What's the energy mix for each of them?

Are both providers profitable? How profitable are each of them?

Are there subsidies involved? Either directly or indirectly via lower than required fee increases due to political pressure.

Frankly it's tiring to always see the same flawed arguments here.