We are interested too! 2506 Vassal Drive. Not sure when we’d do it but to have
the option would be fantastic! One of the few downsides of buying our home in
this neighborhood was the lack of gas as an option for sure.
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On Jul 19, 2018, at 5:30 PM, James Sansom <jamessansom@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Count me in as a Yes! Although I don’t think it will happen I sure miss gas
furnaces and water heaters. Heating with those two saves so much $$ compared
to same with electric (my experience living with both/ full electric in
different world areas). For those concerned with conversion, your home is
already wired for the electric part. Running gas options to whatever
appliances you may convert now or future gives you either option. My parents
built their current home (during construction) with both options. They have
two water heaters, both are plumbed & wired to use either gas or electric.
Same with stove, oven and furnace/heater. Want to switch from gas to electric
or vice versa is easy. They do run propane there but the plumbing is
basically the same (concerning plumbing the house, not actual appliance hook
ups).
I don’t think there will be enough takers and I respect the reasoning. I
imagine the home retrofit cost would be steep but for the option of this
thread I am interested.
James Alan Sansom
9506 Queenswood Dr.
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On Jul 19, 2018, at 4:54 PM, sblaine.wwj@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Ahhhh, gas! To cook with a gas stove again would be fantastic. Count me in
as interested!
Sarah Blaine
505-670-5067
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Licensed Paramedic
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On Jul 19, 2018, at 3:26 PM, Dale Erdmann (Redacted sender "daleerdmann"
for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
9503 Ramblewood Drr votes no
We agree that there are good reasons to have gas, however, they are all
overruled by the dangers of having gas:
1. Carbon monoxide poisoning is possible but not with electricity
2. Explosions - have you seen the coverage on the news of houses being
blown up (and people killed or injured when it happens..?)
3. Rise in cost of home insurance for gas vs. electric
Mary and Dale Erdmann
On Thursday, July 19, 2018 10:13 AM, Tanya Davis
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Hi neighbors,
After many attempts, I finally have a contact at Texas gas service. Below
is an email I received in regards to the process of getting gas service in
Castlewood Forest. According to TGS, we are completely surrounded. At this
point, they are asking that I provide a map and/or addresses of any homes
that have interest in the future conversion to natural gas. It's not
something you have to do right away. We just need to get the pipes laid,
and you can convert at your own convenience. Personally, I will change
over my stove, but our HVAC still has a good 7-10 years, so we'll wait on
that. The more interest I can provide will help get the cost down. I also
think it will be great for resale. Maybe you won't convert, but it's a
option for a potential buyer. If anything it would be nice to get a
estimate to see if it's even feasible.
If your interested in natural gas for Castlewood forest, Please email to
text me your name and address.
Best, Tanya
512-589-1053
2605 Crownspoint Dr.
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Good afternoon Tanya,
Linda Bargar reached out to me about the possible neighborhood conversion
project.
I’ve dealt with a couple conversion projects in the past and I want to give
you a little info about the process.
Each house that wishes to be converted must have a plumber inspect their
house piping and appliances. The house piping must be the appropriate size
according to the natural gas delivery pressure into the house. The house
delivery pressure is determined by the individual demand of each house
based on the loads from their appliances. As for the appliances, each
appliance that is being converted from propane to natural gas will need to
make sure the appropriate orifice and regulation is installed before
conversion can be completed. If a house is all electric, that house would
require gas lines to be plumbed within the house and ran to each appliance
before gas service is ran to the house.
From my experience with another subdivision trying to convert from propane
to natural gas the main issues that the homeowners run into is the
scheduling and logistics portion of the conversion. Texas Gas is only
responsible for supplying gas up to the house meter. Any additional
plumbing requirements will be the complete responsibility of the homeowner.
In the past homeowners have been quoted anywhere between $200 - $800 to
convert a single propane appliance to natural gas. Of course each case is
different depending on the appliance. The cost to convert appliances and
house piping is a separate cost incurred outside of TGS’s cost to provide
gas.
In order to generate an high level estimate for cost to run service to the
participating homes in your subdivision I will need to know which homes
will be converting. This will give me something to go off of so I can put
together a proposed route. Since there is potential for thousands of feet
of main line installation throughout the neighborhood, it will be in the
homeowner’s best interest to propose the shortest and most efficient route
for the installation.
Once you have identified the houses that wish to be converted I can
generate an estimate. Please keep in mind that this high level estimate
will be fluid until we have a design generated from our engineering
department. We will only move forward with designing the project if we are
certain that we are moving forward with the project. Once a design is
completed I will send it over to you for approval. After you have approved
the design, the contract will be drafted. Contracts will either be issued
individually to all participating homeowners or a single contract can be
drafted for the HOA’s approval. Please note that we must receive all signed
contracts and payments before construction can be scheduled. This is where
the logistical nightmare comes into play. After receiving the signed
contracts and the total payment we will then set up a preliminary meeting
with the HOA and the third party contractors (the contractors you decide to
use to complete the conversion) to discuss project details and scheduling.
The cost to serve your neighborhood is based on the difference between the
cost of construction and the combined 10 yr revenue generated. I can
explain this in further detail once we have a high level estimate put
together.
I have also attached a copy of the residential rebates that we offer. These
are the only rebates that TGS offers at this time. There might be
additional rebates offered outside of TGS.
Please let me know what additional questions you might have and I’ll do my
best to give you a quick response.
If you wish to move forward please let me know and we’ll discuss all of the
information that I’ll need to generate a high level estimate.
Thanks,
Justin Monroe
Senior Project Manager, Customer Development
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1301 South Mopac Expressway, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78746 | texasgasservice.com
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