For me, it's not just a question of cost, it's also a question resiliency. I am totally willing to 'spend', making a financially sub-optimal decision if it mea

For me, it's not just a question of cost, it's also a question resiliency. I am totally willing to 'spend', making a financially sub-optimal decision if it means that I'm reducing my dependence on external inputs to live my life. When I think of my 'forever home' I intend to have enough solar capacity to cover my needs, even in winter, a battery bank, a simple, no frills, dead reliable ev (toyota get on this!), an ebike, and even stuff like a greenhouse and aquaponics setup. Think solarpunk show home, lol. Now, will the above have a financial return on investment? Probably not. Will it help me sleep at night, comfortable in the knowledge that I'm at least a little more insulated from unexpected events than the average person.