Electrical study

I was reading an interesting discussion on MC about the problems with the Mexican power supply in regards to appliances. Given that issue, combined with the high cost of electricity for high consumption users, I'm wondering, since the price of propane seems to be very reasonable, if anyone has undertaken a study to see if it would be cost effective to generate your own power (or at least subsidize) with a propane powered generator and battery packs.

I have a friend who generates their own power with propane and a generator. They live in a very nice house in El Chante, but at times the electricity is so undependable there they put in their own system.

Read on another thread about someone who just put in a solar hot water system. Given the cost quoted I think I'll be doing that. With a dryer, stove and hot water, plus a propane space heater in the winter, my gas bill is about at the same level as electric - monthly cost.

Yes, I think solar heated water, at the very least, is a no brainer in this climate.

CanuckBob wrote:I was reading an interesting discussion on MC about the problems with the Mexican power supply in regards to appliances. Given that issue, combined with the high cost of electricity for high consumption users, I'm wondering, since the price of propane seems to be very reasonable, if anyone has undertaken a study to see if it would be cost effective to generate your own power (or at least subsidize) with a propane powered generator and battery packs.

What experiences have you had with "Electrical House & Kitchen Appliances" in Canada?

In 54 years we have 1 microwave fail before it was 2 years old, all other appliances have lasted 10 years, then replaced.

But we did have a gas hot water tank that failed before 5 years.