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Drosera,



What you stated about installing solar panels to offset the cost of electricity used caught my attention. I understand in California solar panels might be one avenue to pursue but the cost would deter most people. I live in Minnesota and one thing we have more of than anything else (dispite various opinions) is wind. In fact, I have heard of more than one person placing wind generators on their property and receiving some of the same benefits you mentioned with solar panels.



I understand that not everyone wants a giant wind mill churning away in their back yard and for private use this is not entirely needed. I have seen wind generators that are quite compact and can actually be installed on a persons roof without being particularly noticable. I haven't looked into it myself (but will when I do purchase a house) but I would think these units are quite afforable and still would provide their owners with many of the government rebates the solar panels do.



This was just a thought, perhaps a suggestion...don't be deterred by the cost of some of the more "high tech" options out there, there are just as many "low tech" energy savers that work equally well (if not better) and are much more cost effective. They may not look as cool, but I'd rather be a dork and have money than be cool and broke.
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