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To: Broken_Clock who wrote (103097)5/17/2001 9:55:46 PM
From: yard_man  Read Replies (1) of 436258
 
PK, it depends on what your needs are (are you in Hawaii?) -- if you are the kind of guy that doesn't need electriciy all the time might not be so bad.

80k is a lot of money for wires -- have you done some calcs on what it'll cost you to buy propane for the fuel cell or diesel for the generator and transport it in -- I suppose you are off the beaten path a "fur piece."

Fuel cells aren't cheap --

Maybe you should also consider some passive solar features, no? Hot water heater ...

All really depends on your individual situation -- photovolatics might be a real good idea

Compare the total carrying costs and make sure you get good info on the total lifecycle costs of each technology you are considering as well as your own needs -- compare that with utility service and their "best deal" which they are not apt to give you the first go round
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