I do that already when the power goes out. My 6.5Kw diesel is enough to power my well pump, septic pump, two fridges and a chest freezer. Combine that with my tankless LP water heater, wood stove and LP stove/oven with standing pilot and we are none the worse for wear.
About six years ago we had a huge storm that knocked out our power for two weeks. National Grid was in no rush to get us up and running since our zip code was E-I-E-I-O (if you know what I mean). That transfer switch was the best $1,300 I ever spent.
So what's the deal where you can switch power companies at will like some sort of electrical cotillion? Where I am, you're stuck with what you've got.
You can always buy your own generator and power it with your desired fuel.
I do that already when the power goes out. My 6.5Kw diesel is enough to power my well pump, septic pump, two fridges and a chest freezer. Combine that with my tankless LP water heater, wood stove and LP stove/oven with standing pilot and we are none the worse for wear.
About six years ago we had a huge storm that knocked out our power for two weeks. National Grid was in no rush to get us up and running since our zip code was E-I-E-I-O (if you know what I mean). That transfer switch was the best $1,300 I ever spent.