kimmbattaMontana (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Obviously, posters like the one a few posts back "jeffreytrochelman" have an emotional issue that only mommy can help with.Now, as for the homeowner who has proven to be not only impressive in his ability to completely understand the energy creating choices we have, and put them to use, he delivers it in video in a manner that is easy to follow and quite inspiring. Common sense says it's only time and interest that will make systems like this affordable. THANK YOU for your efforts! :-) :-)

DaceyRosin (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thank you for this video - it's informative and inspiring! We all need to wake up and start thinking out of the box!

jeffreytrochelman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

" overwhelmed you and gone over your head" Absolutely, I'm just at a loss. Are you talking about your love of travel,passion to save the planet, inherent intellectual superiority or your abundance of backhanded insults. Here, allow me to coddle your fragile ego. Wonderful presentation, you have inspired me beyond words. Don't take it so bloody personal. Cheers

theunknownknows (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Is it true that PV panels have a life expectancy of only 8-10 years? That puts them lower on the list of options for many.

theunknownknows (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This setup is not viable in heavily populated areas. Not enough square footage. I myself wonder why business do not have solar/wind supplementation on their nice, high, uncluttered, flat rooftops.

gworthey (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Did I hear that right? Ten 2000 gallon tanks, with H2 at 200psi, and it only stores the equivalent of 40 gallons of gasoline? That sounds pretty lousy!! (otherwise, this is awesome video)

rodneykingman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I do agree with you. It is a shame. I am sure the states have something to do with it. Just imagine the taxes they collect on power generation. It must be in the billions per state per year.

rodneykingman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Back in about '98 it became pretty common practice in decent tract projects to pre-install at least partial power photovoltaic cells in California and Hawaii. For some reason the rest of the states didn't really pick up on the lead.Now with the economy and the cost cutting and skyrocketing in lumber and building supply prices this practice has been cut back pretty heavily.

imikewillrockyou (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Rodney, that is an amazing set-up you have. Sure would have been nice if builders, during our now busted housing boom, built all those new homes to take advantage of this technology.

rodneykingman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Anyway; enjoy your youthful idealism, maybe I will see you out in the break on the North Shore of Oahu or possibly in Bahia, Brazil on my fall trip. If I miss you there I will be headed to Santorini and Mykanos Islands, Greece next season with my rebate check. I will be staying at Paradise Nude Beach in a bed and breakfast which I frequent. great place.Aloha Oe'