I would like to have a fuel cell running my house. The government won't allow it. If I get rid of the power company I risk having my house condemned as being unfit for human occupation. The same goes for water and gas. WRT automobiles, who is going to pay the gas taxes?
The government won't allow it.Check out your state laws. Many states will allow you to sell excess energy back to the power company. It's basically stored on the grid until needed. That way, you can run your fuel cell, receive tax credits, and make a small profit.