Propane Appliances, or Electric?
The Department of Energy reported in 2007 that natural gas or propane is still the cheaper form of energy compared with electric. Comparing previous years indicates that the cost of using electricity to power and heat our homes will continue to rise. Using alternative forms of power to generate electricity such as solar panels and wind turbines enables us to get out from under the electric companies high bills, unreliable service, and help protect the environment.
That being said however there are some limitations to the types of appliances that we as off-gridders’ are able to use with just solar or wind power.…
December 7, 2009
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