If you’re looking to keep your home powered up in the event of a power outage or gas shortage, converting your propane generator to natural gas is an excellent choice.
A conversion kit is required for the conversion, which will include parts like a natural gas regulator, injectors, and fuel line. This can be an affordable way to ensure you have reliable electricity when you need it most.
Cost
If you have a propane generator and you live in a region where natural gas is available, you may want to consider converting to natural gas. This is a cost-efficient way to increase your energy savings and decrease the environmental impact of using propane.
The price of converting your propane generator to natural gas can vary depending on where you live, how much infrastructure you need and what you plan to use it for. Our team can help you compare the costs of these two forms of energy and determine which one makes the most sense for your home and family.
Natural gas is a cleaner burning fuel that has fewer environmental impacts than other forms of energy. It is a popular choice for heating and cooking, and can be used to power a variety of appliances in your home.
Efficiency
Propane is a very efficient form of energy. It is also much safer to use than diesel or gasoline.
When compared to natural gas, propane is about twice as efficient and produces more than twice the BTUs. This makes propane more cost-effective than natural gas.
Another big advantage of using propane as fuel is that it won’t degrade over time like diesel or gasoline does. This means that you can store large amounts without worrying about it going stale.
It also makes it a great off-grid option, so you can heat and power your home even if other utilities are down. That can be an important feature for many people, especially those who live in rural areas or who may need to move to a new location.
Safety
Propane is a clean-burning fuel that produces less pollutants than gasoline and diesel. It also leaves less carbon deposits in the engine and exhaust, which makes it easier to maintain.
In a pinch, propane generators are available for use in rural areas where natural gas lines aren’t accessible. However, they won’t work if the natural gas supply is interrupted by damage to pipelines.
A propane tank can leak, but it’s much less likely to burst than a natural gas line. It’s also less toxic, as it doesn’t have a strong odor.
You can find propane at home centers, supermarkets, outdoor stores, and barbecue stores. It’s also a more stable fuel than gasoline, so it doesn’t decay over time.
Environment
Propane is considered a clean fuel by many, and is known to have lower greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline, diesel and oil in furnaces. It also emits far fewer pollutants than electricity.
Propane emits 26% fewer greenhouse gases than gasoline in vehicles, 38% fewer gases than fuel oil in furnaces and half the carbon dioxide emissions of a charcoal barbecue.
It also produces fewer sulphur, soot, CH4 and hydrogen/oxygen oxides and air toxics like benzene and acetaldehyde.
These pollutants contribute to climate change and can cause ground-level ozone formation, acid rain and other environmental hazards.
The greenhouse gas emissions from propane are significantly lower than those of gasoline, diesel and heating oil, as well as coal.
In addition, propane has a lower carbon intensity score than electricity, and is credited under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program. The LCFS is administered by the California Air Resource Board and rewards fleets using low-carbon fuel alternatives for their reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
