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In planning a house, what are some residential features and/or preparations that can be made in the event of a prolonged power outage?

Description : In planning a house, what are some residential features and/or preparations that can be made in the event of a prolonged power outage?

Last Answer : Look at my house. I have 2 wood burning stoves as well as an oil fired hot water baseboard heat system, with two 275 gallon storage tanks in the basement that are large enough to cover me for ... . Thermostats are programmable with set-back capability. I can last a long time if there is a disaster.

If you were designing a slightly-better-than average new house, what Green- or alternate energy / heating / cooling features or systems would you incorporate?

Description : If you were designing a slightly-better-than average new house, what Green- or alternate energy / heating / cooling features or systems would you incorporate?

Last Answer : Geothermal would be a must. I’d want a large, southern-facing Tesla solar roof and power walls, some kind of rainwater storage solution, veggie garden/compost, spray foam insulation.

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