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[Thomas Beckett <thomas AT tbeckett.com>]

Don't know how to answer your questions specifically, B, but I know of a
couple resources.  There's a local organization I've heard of called
Sunshares that promotes alternative energy sources.  And there's a nifty
magazine I sometimes buy (at the Regulator) called Homepower that's all
about living off the grid.  I think they've published a book on the
subject, and there are tons of ads in the back for companies selling
equipment, services, and knowledge.  

Keep us posted on your progress!

I wonder how easy it is to go "off the grid" with broadband.  Been
hearing mixed reviews of satellite service.  

TaB

B wrote:
> 
> I'm curious about what it would take to install and use alternative home
> energy sources in the Triangle area. I figure solar would be the best
> bet locally, and am wondering if anyone here has had any experiences
> going all or partly solar powered. I'm also curious about how difficult
> it is to sell excess or unused power to the power company through the
> grid, and what hoops one would have to jump through in order to do this
> with an existing home.
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