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How much would it cost to run an average home on a natural gas generator?

I was wondering if a NG generator would be worth setting up to run my average sized home, and would it cost more than the electric company gets me for?

Public Comments

1. More then likely , yes. NG prices keep going up too. Best thing to do is cut down on your electric usage. Replace bulbs with the florescent ones. If electric, turn down hot water tank,replace with a good gas one.(heard there cheaper to operate)Replace appliances with more efficient ones.
2. Your life cycle costs would be greater. Consider 1) initial cost of unit and its installation 2) maintenance of the unit. 3) reliability. You will have thousands invested before you begin to pay for gas. It will take a long time, if ever, to benefit.