Null_Error7 t1_j2fjoww wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Reply to comment by mittynuke in who in Rhode island besides me generates there own elecricity?? I currently run 2 diesel gensets producing 45kw @600 volts the cost of electricity here is the highest in the nation I actually save $1300 a month running a cogen plant. by Appropriate_Signal_7

Unless you’re getting free diesel it’s not worth it. Nutjobs will burn used motor oil mixed with gasoline/diesel but it’s a lot of work just to save $200/month while destroying your generator.

mittynuke t1_j2fk2rj wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:17 PM

I have a few different diesel engines, all small single cylinder engines, and have been wanting to experiment with burning used motor oil but haven’t done it yet. I don’t think you can really save money by generating your own power unless you need a lot of electricity, as in more than an average home requires. OP mentions cogeneration which also cuts down in costs in the winter.