[nascarnation]

Thack, my biggest electrical expenditure by far is A/C.

Is there any potential on nat gas powered home A/C units?

Or maybe even crazier, what are the economics of at home nat gas powered electrical generation?

[thackney]

http://www.gasairconditioning.org/robur_how_it_works.htm

Just as campers have natural gas refrigerators available, nat gas AC is available.

But if a huge amount of coal-fired power generation is shut down, do not expect natural gas to stay cheap, IMO.

[MrB]

I don't think gas could get cheap enough to make it economical to power your home through a NG generator. I've looked into it. The equipment cost alone would cost you more than your electrical bill for 18 months, depending on how much you use.

Look into radiant barriers, attic fans, and evaporative cooling (depending on your climate). I have the radiant barrier sheathing and you can really tell that it is cooler in the house than outside. Plus, with a walkout basement, an attic fan and a sprinkler set up outside the "intake" through the basement windows, it has to get really hot to be unbearable.

Here's a book:

Found at THE source for alternative energy and money saving ideas:
Steven Harris' site