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Natural gas isn't particularly poisonous, is buoyant in air (tends to dissipate if leaked), and is cheaper than electric heating. At commercial prices, 1 millio
by asdfadsfgfdda 8y ago
Natural gas isn't particularly poisonous, is buoyant in air (tends to dissipate if leaked), and is cheaper than electric heating. At commercial prices, 1 million BTU of heat from natural gas costs ~$8, the equivalent .3 MW-hr electricity costs ~$15.
- mikeash 8y agoI think it’s well worth the risk. I just ran a gas line to my house a couple of months ago because it’s the clear winner for heating. But I’m quite confident that the only reason people tolerate the idea is because it’s old. If it were a new idea, arguments such as yours would never be enough to win people over.
- sjg007 8y agoDouble the price isn’t that much. Plus with solar and wind it’ll get cheaper. Gas is historical pre electricity...