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Lesson Learned

In contexts similar to El Salvador, rural electrification can change behaviors rapidly.

In contexts similar to El Salvador, rural electrification can change behaviors rapidly. It can replace the use of alternative energy sources in a short period of time. The evaluation showed that households in El Salvador switched quickly from using kerosene for lighting to electricity and it had a significant impact on air quality and health. Similar changes could be expected in countries with high formal and informal electrification rates.