[Lucy Goose]

Thank you for all the great info. I have a lot to look into. We are not on an island we are in Melvin Village and sit high up on a hill overlooking the lake. We thought about solar first and spoke with folks and got discouraged, then we thought about a small windmill to tie into the box and got discouraged again. The cost of these things would take years to recoop. So I will now look into the rest of your suggestions.

I do not want to deal with a wood or pellet stove. We are not here all the time and they are far too much work. Had one in our other home and removed it and put in a gas fireplace.

I am liking the idea of the Rinnai (sp) since we are doing the kitchen over and putting in a propane cooktop that may be our best bet. I will have to look into this heat pump thing as well. So much to do and so little time to do it.

Thanks again and I still welcome any other suggestions.

Lucy Goose