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krschultz • today at 2:36 AM • 1 reply • view on HN

I tried to signup for this program but the building code gets in the way. You need 3' from both edges of the battery to a window or door. I don't have a wall with 8-9' between windows. The alternative is to build a fire proof room in your house which takes up a lot of space. Ultimately it was not worth it even with all the financial incentives. The rules might seem innocuous but they're a dealbreaker. It's far easier to get a propane or diesel generator installed.


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loeg • today at 2:56 AM

Which is kind of wild, because generators powered by combusting fuels are also giant fire hazards (and produce noxious CO and other gases), of course.