There is no need to rant and rave about the government not spending tax payers money on these devices,they are in place and they are twice as efficient now then they where 10 years ago. Which is really about the best it's gonna get. So anyone who wants this can purchase the unit themselves and save them selves a lot of stress bitchin about it! You can get set up for about $1500.00 for a system that will give a you few watts to light up a few bulbs and maybe run your electronic devices,but that's about it , don't expect much more even at three times the money you won't be able to cook or heat water or use as a heat source of any substance.