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[Jeremy Baker <childscrick@yahoo.com>]

Hi, 
Pico hydro and micro hydro IMHO. Run-of-stream system returns water to 
stream. Very good return-on-investment and power 24/7. 
 Jeremy Baker

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On Dec 31, 2012, at 8:46 AM, Cory Brennan <cory8570@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What is the most ethical, least toxic and polluting energy production 
> method that you know of that is available for individual use? I understand 
> that reducing energy needs is the top of the list and first action. But say 
> that you have a laptop you need to power, or need to pump rainwater 
> somewhere, or have a community center where you are having a conference on 
> how to get permaculture design implemented in a city, etc. What state of 
> the art energy production devices that are currently available have people 
> seen in use or are using? I'm not talking about PV panels, but fuel cell, 
> cogeneration, high efficiency wind, etc. This is one area where I feel the 
> weakest as far as having really ethical solutions to stop using fossil 
> fuels. PV panels only go so far and dont' have the most optimum life cycle 
> possible, by any means. I would love to hear what others have seen on this 
> subject. 
> 
> It seems like this is such a key area to address since fossil fuel energy 
> production creates so much of the ecosystem destruction. 
>  
> Koreen Brennan
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