TH>GC>I amn attempting to keep the combustion proccess outside, and really
TH>GC>do not have eneough room for a woodstove, but I really like the idea of
TH>Have you considered gas powered cogeneration?
GC>Are you talking natural gas powered generator?
Not necessearily, though methane would probably be most economical. I
am refering to any carbon fuel powered engine.
GC>regular gasoline would seem too wasteful & dependent upon supply.
It is not any more ineffient than methane.
GC>It is not really an option for me as I am looking for supplemental
GC>heat on the cheap. IT would cost me a minimum of $1500 to get PG&E
GC>too my property now that Govenor Pete Wilson sold out the public
GC>by decimating the PUC.
I'm sure that's how you feel. But those of us on the other side would
would end up paying for part of your expense.... Well, please
understand that I consider it more fair that *you* pay the full cost,
since you are out in the boonies. [grin]
Do you have a creek running nearby?
If not, then a home generator with batteries is the only way you can
go. Using the heat byproduct in the winter makes it very cost
effective. If you live in the lower elevations and it's sunny, solar
would be better - if you can afford the up front costs.
GC>Then I would be looking at quite a few $$$$ to get a generator AND
GC>wired so power could be sold to SMUD. I realize it can work in
GC>many areas, but in Sacramento, with our relatively low electric
GC>rates, I doubt that it would pencil out; particularly when you
GC>factor in cost of repairs to the generator over time.
If you plan to live there for awhile, the $1500 is the cheapest
option.
TH>All the electricity you need, and all the heat you need. Any extra
TH>electricity you can sell back too the grid.
GC>Do you have this sort of system?? Did you get a surplus unit out of
GC>Beale?
Actually, you can get rebuilt diesel powered generators fairly
cheaply out of Harbor Freight, Company. It's been awhile, but I have
seen 15KW and 25KW units.
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