Transporting natural gas requires compressor stations which require considerable energy usage. The pipelines do have friction, which is the reason for the compressors. Also if a electric power plant is local to the usage and fed by local wells, there is no power loss on the grid. 33 years ago we drilled the well for $8K, within the last year we spent another $8K in maintenance, which was the first money we have put into the well. The well supplies a 2400 sq. ft. house including hot water, heat, clothes dryer, and heat for the garage and greenhouse. We average around $25.00 annual supplemental electric heat. If need be, we can run the standby generator off the well or gasoline for extended periods if the grid goes down. Chris McSweeny wrote: > On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Carl Denk wrote: > >> My shower last night was heated with our natural gas well located 200' >> South of the house. :) >> > > Am I missing some fundamental eco advantage to burning gas which > hasn't travelled far? > > Chris > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist