The problem with your logic is that writing code is fun. Changing bedpans or dressings or being around sick people is not fun.

More information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_fuel_cell If you want to buy them now. http://www.fuelcellstore.com/ How Fuel cells work http://www.fuelcells.org/basics/types.html

Here is a quote from the EETimes article. "The resultant Bloom Boxes are not inexpensive today— about $750,000 for a unit capable of running a household (about four to six units are needed to run a typical data center). But within five to 10 years the company promises to reduce the price to as little as $3,000" These fuel cell are not being mass produced yet. Please read about fuel cells before making any judgments about the technology. http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/online/news http://www.fuelcells.org/news/updates.html There are many other companies working on similar fuell cells for homes and vehicles that have already been in use for several years.