Have you done any research into what the availability of natural gas has been like in your region during past extended power outages for residential users?
Not only can you easily convert gas generators to run on natural gas, you can convert gas generators to be tri-fuel wherein they will run on natural gas, propane, or petrol. To be honest, I’m not sure I remember seeing generators that were natural gas only. I’m sure they exist, but it makes me think they’re not widely used...at least for residential.
However, I’m with you in thinking off-grid solar is a good option for you. It’s not a great option for me since:
1. I don’t plan to stay where I am long enough to recoup the large cost and
2. like most areas the resale value doesn’t even come close to recouping that cost and
3. roof orientation and tree coverage makes it very not-ideal anyway.
Have you done any research into what the availability of natural gas has been like in your region during past extended power outages for residential users?
Not only can you easily convert gas generators to run on natural gas, you can convert gas generators to be tri-fuel wherein they will run on natural gas, propane, or petrol. To be honest, I’m not sure I remember seeing generators that were natural gas only. I’m sure they exist, but it makes me think they’re not widely used...at least for residential.
However, I’m with you in thinking off-grid solar is a good option for you. It’s not a great option for me since:
1. I don’t plan to stay where I am long enough to recoup the large cost and
2. like most areas the resale value doesn’t even come close to recouping that cost and
3. roof orientation and tree coverage makes it very not-ideal anyway.