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[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The orientation of my house sucks and our neighborhood has many old growth trees. I wish I could be that asshole, but after running the numbers I don't even break even over the expected lifespan of the panels. :(

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Stick a windmill up there, that aughta do it!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago

If that ain't enough, get a nuclear plant installed in your backyard 😤💯

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Tiny lot + aforementioned old growth trees means that's also not viable. :( My "best" option (which I have) is a nat gas backup generator for when the grid goes down. It's expensive, and very much NOT a clean energy source, but it's what I have to work with. I work 100% from home and need full-time power.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Your right! There are many kinds of renewables.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

*you're right.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago