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Originally Posted by ricthemic
The underground tank would be LP(liquid propane). All natural gas appliances would/MUST require a minor retrofit.
Does TV allow underground fuel tanks? If so I hope they are installed, anchored and inspected properly. LP delivered by tanker truck cost more than natural gas. I agree with a previous post. Electric does and will cost more than gas. The air to air heat pumps while in heating or cooling mode still require the compressor, condenser and evaporator fans to run. And many will have electric resistance backup heating coils in supply duct (very expensive to operate)
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TV does allow underground fuel tanks. In Bonita (where no natural gas lines were installed), many of us have LP tanks. Yes, they need a permit. Yes they require inspection. And you are right that "regular" gas appliances would require a refit. We use ours for an LP gas stove; our neighbor has one for his grill and to heat the pool.
I disagree on the cost of electric. We are having a hotter than expected summer here in TV. Our most recent will was a bit less than our electric bill up north that included NO heating or cooling for a similarly-sized home.
Bobfl - can you explain in more detail how cap and trade will drive up electric costs? Why would they not drive up gas costs as well?
AG - I agree with your post on hurricane damage. As an old water co girl, water is one of the hardest hit commodities in hurricane, tornado or flood. Damage from the storm can rupture mains and service lines and heavy rains and flooding can contaminate the system.
If you are looking for a way to cook/boil water after a storm, why not a simple gas camp stove?