>> OK, folks, there are a couple of counties in upper Idaho that are worth looking at.
Thought about it, actually; Wyoming too (no state income tax).
But... it’s cold up there. Too cold to be energy self-sufficient, IMHO.
Checked out the area myself -
growing season is a problem.
Solar power would be limited,
and putting up a windmill is putting up a beacon that says “WE HAVE ELECTRICTIY HERE!”
it’s cold up there. Too cold to be energy self-sufficient, IMHO.
I would disagree, there a lots of trees, in Idaho, and more coal than the entire country can use, in Wyoming.
Like Alaska, they best be able to withstand killer winters in northern Idaho or Spokane.
The winter of 2007-2008 brought an unofficial total snowfall of 92.6 inches!
The winter of 2008-2009 brought an unofficial total snowfall of 97.7 inches!
The winter of 2007-2008 we set an all-time record of the latest ever recorded snowfall in Spokane's history (records go back to around 1870). The airport recorded a trace of snow on June 10th! . Yes, June 10th!