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SnooDrawings7662 t1_j2f53p9 wrote

I'm pretty sure California and Hawaii still have more expensive electricity.

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deadl0ckx2 t1_j2f5ed1 wrote

Geez bro save some pussy for the rest of us

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ericivar t1_j2f63a6 wrote

… totally read that as two diesel ’gansett’s.

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Appropriate_Signal_7 OP t1_j2f6j93 wrote

aquidnec island and tiverton/ little Compton pay 20% higher rates then the rest of the state .

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Williwaw_33 t1_j2fadhy wrote

Genuinely curious what you’re running to need that energy supply? I assume some type of business? Are you totally off grid or sell back into the grid?

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Aregoodusernamesleft t1_j2fbjqz wrote

I would like to learn more about alternative energy if you’re willing to share your knowledge.

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mittynuke t1_j2fcwny wrote

I’ve been considering it with these insane prices. I’m just talking about my home though, so I don’t know if I would really save anything. I have a 5 kw diesel generator that can power everything I need at home except for the clothes dryer.

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Null_Error7 t1_j2fd9xr wrote

Even off road diesel is like $5/gal. I looked up 45kW diesel generators and they burn 4 gal/hr at full load. So $20 / 45kW = 44 cents per kW/hr.

On what planet are you making money?

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Zones86 t1_j2ffsuo wrote

Replying to Appropriate_Signal_7 (#1,244,801)

I live in Hawaii, was in rhode island for 17 years... It's not even close lol. Ri is dirt cheap in comparison. We have a massive battery system and solar panels to offset a bit, but electricity bill is still 200ish a month.

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Null_Error7 t1_j2fjoww wrote

Replying to mittynuke (#1,247,232)

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.

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mittynuke t1_j2fk2rj wrote

Replying to Null_Error7 (#1,250,159)

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.

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Seawookiee t1_j2fk66y wrote

Are using the waste heat for process to help offset the cost per Btu hr. I don't think you can beat the grid unless you are making your own biodiesel

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Anthropomorphotic t1_j2fkpe0 wrote

I'm going over numbers in my head. I don't know how that can be cheaper overall.

It's gotta be loud as fuck. Where do you run them?

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BingBong022 t1_j2fofdw wrote

I run a small modular nuclear reactor in my basement

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