Alternative Power sources - Re: Break-even point for home electric generator powered by natural

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Re: Break-even point for home electric generator powered by natural

George

2005-12-28, 9:21 am

Some Guy wrote:
> Home depot is selling natural-gas powered home electric generators (7
> kw and larger). The price for a 7 kw system is $3000 (I think it's a
> turn-key system). This works out to a constant 120v/50 amp (240 v, 25
> amp) supply.

My thoughts would be that you are not looking at the right equipment.
You would need to buy a real generator. Not a cheepo high RPM machine
that is made for short term use and to meet a price point.

>
> If I'm comparing the cost of electricity (in cents per kwh) vs the
> cost of natural gas (in terms of cents per cubic meter or cubic foot)
> does anyone know the break-even ratio that would make it economical to
> generate most (or all) the electricity for your house from your
> natural gas supply using one of these units?
>
> What about natural-gas-driven AC compressors? Wouldn't that be a
> smart choice to run your AC compressor on natural gas in the summer
> (when NG demand is low) ?

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