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The US electrical grid is in desperate need of upgrades, watchdog warns
(www.engadget.com)
This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
Tiny lot + aforementioned old growth trees means that's also not viable. :( My "best" option (which I have) is a nat gas backup generator for when the grid goes down. It's expensive, and very much NOT a clean energy source, but it's what I have to work with. I work 100% from home and need full-time power.