[neverdem]

IT IS NOT EFFECIENT. Can it give you the personal edge? Yes, but it is not efficient

For U.S. Military, More Oil Means More Death

It's not efficient when the "fully burdened" cost is $45 - $400 per gallon for generators?

The other scenario I wonder about is our grids getting fried with an EMP attack. Wouldn't dispersed renewable energy make sense just for personal or local consumption?

[mylife]

Maybe Obama will just send them along thier way with wind propelled beanies and solar powered HUMMVEES

[familyop]

"The other scenario I wonder about is our grids getting fried with an EMP attack. Wouldn't dispersed renewable energy make sense just for personal or local consumption?"

Yes, but become aware of whether or not they will be practical for a proposed scenario, and beware of the scams.

The Bottom Line About Wind Turbines

I've used some great ideas from the US Army for building tough solar collectors for hot water and radiant heating systems, BTW--not out of plywood but out of steel, glass, and so on.