1.   But many residents near the areas where the temporary generators would be built have denounced the construction plans.

2.   But soon companies chose a more efficient approach, and built large generators to serve entire cities.

3.   El Paso Energy, based in Houston, is one of several companies that plan to build generators in New England.

4.   Over time, it is expected that new generators will be built, replacing older, less efficient facilities.

5.   That would hurt India, which is desperate for foreign firms to build power generators.

6.   Utilities generally do not build big generators in urban centers, partly because of pollution and because few people want to live near a power plant.

7.   The newspaper said the company might invite foreign companies to build small generators under a build-operate-transfer arrangement to achieve a quick boost in supply.