46 new york here with a E-15 ( in a bad way for batterys ) the solar is the way I would like to go also. BUT by the time you get set up, and the cost of the start up, the grid is cheeper. still would like to tell them to take a walk. some day. I am also sorry to hear about Bill. Have not orderd much from him but when i had to he was great and very helpfull. very sad day. my .05 worth of band with