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Old 03-30-2007, 02:40 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Daradon View Post
I'm thinking the way of the future will be to have al houses or communites self sufficient in this way. Maybe add a wind generator for local electrical grids.

Between solar energy, and grey water tanks you can get most of the water and energy you need to run everything you need residentially and even a lot of commercial sites. Keep everything hooked up to the grid and water supply for emergencies, but for the most part, you're good to go.
I always wonder why you don't hear more about the methan from garbage dumps being used to generate power?

If everyone put a few panels on their roof just to offset their power needs a little bit, it could make a big difference overall.

A small geothermal heatpump, a couple solar panels. How large of a dent would that put in energy requirements?

Google says it will pay off for them in 7.5 years. Is there any way it could pay off for an average consumer?
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