As some communities question the logic of continued investment in the gas system, a new RMI and National Grid paper looks at efforts to find alternatives.
Seems reasonable. I’m looking forward to abandoning my house’s gas supply sometime in the future, once I’ve completed replacing my gas appliances with electric (ideally heat pump or induction, as applicable) ones. In particular, I’m looking forward to no longer having to pay the fixed-price infrastructure maintenance fee that applies no matter how little gas I actually use.
Seems reasonable. I’m looking forward to abandoning my house’s gas supply sometime in the future, once I’ve completed replacing my gas appliances with electric (ideally heat pump or induction, as applicable) ones. In particular, I’m looking forward to no longer having to pay the fixed-price infrastructure maintenance fee that applies no matter how little gas I actually use.
As someone who did this last year, can confirm that it feels great. Make sure to chase down all the rebates/tax credits!