10/4/07 – For the tech heads out there, this little beauty is Sawbill’s newest backup generator, replacing a unit that was installed in the late 1980s. It’s part of Bill’s plan to maximize our energy efficiency “off the grid.” He says the engine can churn out enough power to recharge, and quickly, our batteries on heavy usage days and when the solar panels just can’t soak up enough of the sun’s energy to keep up. Compare it with the ear protection in the bottom right corner for a scale of its size. – Lee