It is possible to make renewable methanol, convert it into dimethyl ether, and then store/use it in a manner similar to propane: https://www.aboutdme.org/about

It is possible to make renewable methanol, convert it into dimethyl ether, and then store/use it in a manner similar to propane: https://www.aboutdme.org/aboutdme/files/cclibraryfiles/filename/000000004180/rDME_Fact_Sheet_General.pdf https://www.aboutdme.org/aboutdme/files/cclibraryfiles/filen... I could imagine a future where we use heat pumps with propane/rDME backup for power outages or extreme cold weather events, assuming that it won't be profitable to maintain residential natural gas for infrequent use.