Baraka_Guru

That raises an interesting question, bagatelle. I think a lot of it has to do with the market. Perhaps there isn't enough of one to make it easily accessible and cheap. Either that, or perhaps homeowners don't realize the benefit. Maybe they think it's more trouble than it's worth.

As for governments, I think some are now keen on tapping the abundance of renewable resources, but, again, it comes down to markets. It's about cost-benefit analyses and the break-even points. I think the will is there on both the government side and the voter side. The other issue is perhaps many don't see a pressing need.

However, it's interesting to note that there are certain countries with a lot to gain from tapping their natural renewable energy resources. Provincial governments in Canada are starting to find "wind rich" corridors in essentially barren parts of their land. The challenge is finding out the best way to tap them in such a way that provides an overall payoff. Also, many unpopulated places in Canada have rivers and other waterways that could be used for more run-of-the-river technology. Our coastlines could be used for tapping tidal power. We should be looking into these things.

There is so much opportunity, and so the fact that it hasn't happened yet isn't about whether it makes sense in principle; it comes down to whether it makes sense financially.

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