The scrap-heap system introduces distortion that the group initially felt was a bad thing, but now it's become their trademark.

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Here is what we got for our tax dollars: automated feeder monitors and switches, a few widgets for the transmission system and a whole heap of smart meters.

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In addition, if there is a drought, there will be a heap of spare capacity on the system.

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