Thread

Vermont replacing power plants with home batteries

389 points · 304 comments · devonnull

krschultz · 1790735795 · focus · 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.
1. kleiba2 · 1790755493 · focus · HN ↗
  Taking out a window and putting the battery in front of where it used to be was no option, I suppose?
  1. kleiba2 · 1790765199 · focus · HN ↗
    Why downvoted?

Unofficial Hacker News client; not affiliated with Y Combinator.