After being thru Ike, I'm seriously thinking about a propane based back-up generator system for my home. The starting price for the equipment is around $4000. It will probably run another $1500-2000, for an electrician to make the necessary connections to your home.
Once done though, when the power goes out, go outside throw a lever switch and the unit fires up and you have power. The system i priced, included a tank that if full would last about 30 days. Natural gas is cheaper than propane, but my area doesn't have gas lines, so my only option is propane.
Lowe's and Home Depot sell these systems. If you google "generac" you will find all sorts of info on these systems. I believe they were one of the first makers of these systems.
Once done though, when the power goes out, go outside throw a lever switch and the unit fires up and you have power. The system i priced, included a tank that if full would last about 30 days. Natural gas is cheaper than propane, but my area doesn't have gas lines, so my only option is propane.
Lowe's and Home Depot sell these systems. If you google "generac" you will find all sorts of info on these systems. I believe they were one of the first makers of these systems.