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Unfortunately, from the video it is hard to work out what the box actually does. As near as I can figure it is a very efficient system for converting heat into electricity. From the video, it appears that the primary fuel envisioned to run it is natural gas, which is still a fossil fuel. While possibly lessening the carbon footprint per kilo-watt, if it really does provide cheaper electricity, we might actually see increased consumption when the cost of the electricity becomes less of a factor for home owners. If the boxes are used in sub-stations, then I see the grid becoming more robust as the source of electricity becomes decentralized, but I doubt that consumers will see a savings. I still want my Mr. Fusion!
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