Electric to gas is not a conversion but a replacement. I just got a new
kitchen suite two years ago, including a top of the line range, my electric
heater shows no signs of giving up the ghost although it's more than 30
years old, and I still have about 10 years on HVAC, so I would not be
interested right away. Long-term, however, it appears that natural gas will
remain better priced than electric, so if it were in neighborhood, I'd
switch as soon as I had a major piece of equipment to replace.
On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 2:22 PM Heather Jank <heatherjank73@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
They mention the estimate to convert a single PROPANE appliance to
naturanl gas is between $200-$800.
Do they have any estimates for converting from ELECTRIC to natural gas
appliances, as this would be the conversion most of the neighborhood would
need.
If not, anyone in the neighborhood in the plumbing business on the email
list that could give some insight as to what a whole house conversion would
cost (HVAC, water heaters, stove), time frame and process involved?
Thanks!
Heather Jank
Ramblewood Dr.
On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 12:55 PM margaret & pat roach <
margaretpatroach@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Good for you, Ms. Davis, for doing the research/leg work concerning
natural gas. I cannot say I support the change, however. We've lived in
our all electric house 34 yrs. Our most recent electric bill was $115 with
thermostat set at 75 or 76. We don't have to worry about gas leaks.
Electric homes haven't been known to explode. So I see electric as safer.
Yes, you have to adjust to cooking if you've been used to gas. I cook and
bake everyday without difficulty & have good results. We would not look
forward to the expense and disruption laying gas lines would bring. So
please do not count us as one of the homes to convert. Thanks & best to
all our neighbors, margaret
On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 11:55 AM, Paula Hudgins <
dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks for your reply. I've been all electric for 50 years and always
burn things when I cook at my son and daughter in law's house. Also, their
gas bill plus electric is higher than my electric. I compared cost for gas
versus all electric years ago and gas was more expensive. Maybe things have
changed. I guess it comes down to what you are used to. I don't think that
monthly cost savings would really be a factor. I guess it boils down to how
important it is to each individual.
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On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 11:41 AM, Tanya Wood
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Paula, For Ryan (husband) and I would the main reason we would like
to eventually have a full house conversion is the monthly utilities
savings. Our last home was gas and we never received a bill over $20. I do
a lot of cooking and gas is for superior and using a electric range $ adds
up. I’ve also had enough of having to take a razor blade to my glass
cooking top to get it clean. Not to mention the various things that have
melted on it, due to not being able to tell if it’s still hot.
Thanks, Tanya
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On Jul 19, 2018, at 11:12 AM, Paula Hudgins (Redacted sender
"paghudgins" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm just curious -- what is the appeal of natural gas? I, personally,
would be opposed to tearing up the streets to have access to natural if
that would be the case.
Paula Hudgins
Vassal Drive
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*From:* bksi k <gazorna@xxxxxxxxx>
*To:* covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Sent:* Thursday, July 19, 2018 11:06 AM
*Subject:* [covna] Re: Fw: Castlewood Forest NG Conversion
Hi Tanya,
You can count 2405 Castlewood Dr. in.
Thanks,
booth
On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 10:11 AM, Tanya Davis <
dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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
<https://maps.google.com/?q=2605+Crownspoint+Dr&entry=gmail&source=g>.
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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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