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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy
way over analyzed, , if you want NG installed in your house, install NG.
If you put NG in for your appliances, don't forget to put an exterior fitting for both a grille, and a generator. . . do all possibilities at once.
It's a very cheap source of BTUs. . .
our bill 25-35 per month, hot water and exterior grille. . I won't allow NG into the house for safety and health reasons.
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I disagree! My suggestions are not an over analysis. You need to understand the investment costs and operating costs to make a decision, especially if this is a revamp project.
If this were new construction it is easier to make your decision.
You should know your delta construction cost and can purchase gas appliances to start. No need for additional gas distribution or replacement of appliances, etc.
For a revamp project, you have to consider what you are getting for your extra investment and operating costs.
Operating costs for NG need to reflect energy cost and fixed distribution costs, Previous posts show that if you only use water heater and cooking you may have say 8$ per month energy cost but 24 to 30 $ per month fixed distribution costs. You will save electric power energy costs but no savings on SECO customer charges. So, you will have an extra 20$ per month or so net extra cost due to having a new cost for NG distribution/customer service cost. Cheap BTU cost but expensive fixed service cost leads to NO operating cost savings and actually higher op costs to start.
The revamp cost for adding distribution I expect will be significant. There is the TECO pipe to the house What is TECO estimating.
Adding the distribution to the other appliances probably will be expensive. So far no poster has provided any actual costs. nor description of how the piping will be run.
Good luck!