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NickB79

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6. That fuel cell system you linked to relies on buried natural gas pipelines

Reply to 2on2u (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 6, 2012, 11:35 AM

Jul 2012

Which doesn't exactly qualify for decentralization in the way you framed it. Sorry.

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No easy fix for eastern US storm power outages as heat wave persists [View all] phantom power Jul 2012 OP

You see, they would have to hire people Demeter Jul 2012 #1

yes, if only we had a bunch of people who needed work... phantom power Jul 2012 #3

You forget the modern corperate business model... hunter Jul 2012 #7

Electric lines should be under ground. Better for all over the long haul. nt ladjf Jul 2012 #2

That would make sense for a new development Kolesar Jul 2012 #4

Underground Cable was ONLY first mandated by Congress in the 1880s, happyslug Jul 2012 #9

Decentralized power generation is the key, no overhead lines, no trenching endless miles 2on2u Jul 2012 #5

That fuel cell system you linked to relies on buried natural gas pipelines NickB79 Jul 2012 #6

I'm sorry, I have a 200 gallon propane tank in my backyard. n/t 2on2u Jul 2012 #8

We preferred the sun do those things FedUpWithIt All Jul 2012 #10

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