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    Pellet Stove using minimal, not zero electricity

    Can anyone refer me to a list of pellet stoves that use less electricity? Not no electricity, just minimal possible as the ones that use zero require a traditional tall chimney. Also the less electronics, the better or easy to replace electronics. I want to vent via outside wall. Thanks!
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    Solar PV + cast iron radiators?

    Hi all, I've moved into a house with cast iron radiators and I'm interested in replacing a heating oil boiler with an electric boiler. The plumbers I've talked to think I'm nuts and that my electric bills will be nuts, the solar people think it's doable, but I can't seem to find anyone that...