fire, gas, electric, wood fire, ice blocks and a fan? What works for you, how green is it and why it works for you? Anyone have any additional costs associated with installing or using these options? Any installation professional, or self? What would you say are pros and cons to alternative power sources? What do you think is the cheapest, easiest way to power a home? Would like to hear from folks who have added alternative power sources to their homes and hear your experiences.

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Answer by trollazoid
The cheapest and most efficient way is still to purchase power in bulk from local utilities who pass on the savings they achieve with large fossil fuel powered generators on to you. Unless you are lucky enough to live near major hydroelectric producers or nuclear plants.

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