"Mark & Mary Ann Weiss" wrote:

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Not a business, really. Though I have done quite a few videos for my wife's
non-profit cultural dance organization, and a few small projects for some
outside clients. Mostly, over 95%, this is an intense hobby interest in
which I have invest $180,000 in software and hardware over the years. I'm
just growing concerned about the rapidly rising electric rates, as I hate
monthly drains that add up over time. If I can find a means to power even
one piece of equipment and then another, over time, from alternative
sources, then I'd consider those steps in the right direction. Money thrown
away on electricity is money I can't use to further my software and hardware
needs, which seem endless... :-)

You've got 180K worth of computer equipment & a 40 yr old refrigerator
that you say you're 'trying to save up to replace'.

You want more gadgets? Get a meter and put it on that old reefer.
Then replace it.

Jim