In countries where electricity provision is deregulated, end-users of electricity may opt for more costly green electricity.
All forms of electricity generation have positive and negative aspects. Society will eventually declare a winner, but in a free-market economy, the option with less overall costs generally will be chosen above other sources. It is not clear yet which form can best meet the necessary energy demands or which process can best solve the demand for electricity. There are indications that renewable energy and distributed generation are becoming more viable in economic terms.
Much of the technology the company developed for the war was applied to peacetime uses.
But for Bodine Electric one thing is certain: the commitment to quality that the Bodine brothers made in 1905 still stands today, and will continue to guide us in the future.
Whether it was the first motor sold for an electric dental drill in 1905, aircraft motors during World War II, or the first copier motor in the 1950s, Bodine has helped to define the problems, develop the solutions, and deliver high-quality, reliable products.