You can buy dual fuel generators.

I have a 10,000 watt portable generator that runs on gasoline or propane. Gasoline has slightly higher output, but running on propane means not having to worry about winterizing fuel every year. Changing fuel type can be done in a few minutes.

Install a generator interlock kit on the panel.

Small concrete pad, enclose it with a locking door. Install a 120v and a 240v plug, 120v is on the main panel and has constant power to keep a battery tender hooked up. 240v is on the interlock breaker for backfeed.

10k is enough to run most items in an effecient house. I can run my well pump and water heater for showers, and keep the fridge/freezer going. Realistically, it's all I need since we use wood heat.

For a fraction of the cost of a Generac.

Hello from Swanton...Ohio!

Welcome to Vermont! Literally tho, I told someone in California that most of Vermont fits your statement and their head almost exploded

True but he's comparing VT to South Dakota, so... 🤣

I think the only thing cheaper in MA than VT is legal weed at dispensaries lol

New England Dermatology in Norwich. I have been going there at least I’ve a year for eight years.

Great summary of life in Vermont!

I think that's also true of Vermont residents tho

There are a bunch of complete coops currently listed in vtcraigslist if you are not tied to the shipping container and looking for something quick and easy. Also much cheaper than a container.

Second this . A clean , well lit place with great doctors . In NH .

Four Seasons Dermatology in Waterbury is decent.

I'm guessing you're not going to get more than a day or two out of a battery backup, but of course it depends on your battery capacity. As for recharging those batteries with solar panels, well, it could take a lot of solar panels. Still, worth figuring out if you want the green and self sufficient option.

Me, I have oil heat and a 500 gallon (underground) propane tank hooked up to my generator. It automatically switches on in less than a second most of the time, and I don't know how long I could stretch those 500 gallon of propane, but I'm thinking a couple of months.

Peace of mind, and since it only runs when the power is down, it isn't like it really uses that much propane.

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We looked at the power wall and went with a 24 kw propane generator. Cost was about $7k plus installation and came with a 10byear warranty. We also purchased a 1000 gal propane tank for $6k and got a deal on fuel at $1.91 per gallon price locked for a year.

Sounds like my kinda place

This! You can always fill your tub with water pre-storm, to flush the toilet.

There is one thing in common with these two incidents, and it's not the trespasser or the UFO.

Now

Always did

Dorset Street is nice and easy to get into, but doesn't do anything too medical (skin surgery) and doesn't take Medicaid.
Four Seasons does more medical derm, I get lots of reports of poor bedside manner, also doesn't take Medicaid.
UVM is the only place that takes Medicaid. I never refer people with commercial insurance to UVM.

I'll tell you what, we're the type of people who aren't going to be too upset if people from South Dakota don't like us.

It is AI generated; sorry, I thought my comment on the post made that clear. I still thought it was cool, especially since so many of the AI generated super villains tended toward the male clown variety. I just wanted to share something I thought was interesting, but since so many people seem to be taking it extremely poorly maybe I should remove this post.

Peraza derm!! I love them!!

Going through this myself. Solar would be great some day with batteries, but it is very expensive and they don't last all that long.

Likely route we are going with is a 10kw PTO generator for my tractor (~$2400) and a GenerLink switch at the power meter. No worries about gasoline, carburetors etc.. just use the same tractor I use all the time. While it is not "instant on" when the power goes out, its very efficient diesel, pretty much maintenance free, and relatively cheap.

Throw a rock, you'll find someone hiring