[Edward Teach]

Should I have to pay for your electrical grid if I never hook up to it?

[kosciusko51]

What are you, a pirate?

If your ship isn’t connected to the grid, you shouldn’t have to pay for it.

[USNBandit]

They are talking about solar on the grid. No batteries, about $20k for the panels and associated equipment. The run the meter backward in the day and use power company power at night.

.The first statement in the whole article is false, with the exception of some areas of Califonia which don't have their own power generation, almost everybody can buy power cheaper than they can produce with solar. This of course might change as Obama policies shut down coal fired plants.

[Lurkina.n.Learnin]

If you never hook up to it no but these people want the best of both worlds. They expect the convenience of the power grid but don’t feel they should have to pay for that convenience.

[Ted Grant]

They still benefit from the grid - stoplights, for example. They should contribute.