"Tom The Great" wrote in message
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On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:09:58 -0500,
(---MIKE---) wrote:

During the congressional debates there was a lot of talk about
alternative energy sources. They discussed wind power and roof mounted
solar panels. Where I live, the roof is covered with a foot (or more)
of snow during most of the winter. Solar panels would be useless.

Sounds like if you invested $10,000 in panels, you could use the $3
you save per month in electrity, to buy a roof rake.

Some friends of mine claim they basically pay nothing for
their electricity. This is in NW Washington State. I believe
they said they paid about $16,000 for their system. They
are careful about their usage it seemed.

Bob