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For diesels you also really want them sized properly for the load. It's hammered on here a lot, but an oversized diesel generator will cause you headaches. Even though running at minimal load you'll still be saving fuel compared to gasoline, eventually you have to put a real load on it and burn out all the wetstacking.
Diesel is my favorite duel for all of my equipment, but the past couple decades, ever since the emissions requirements and introduction of ULSD, they just haven't been as good as they used to. It really just depends on your needs/requirements as to whether a diesel generator is the correct solution or not.
I agree with this. Wood heat is a lot easier to renew than other sources, and requires the least amount of consideration for use. Downside is the amount of space your fuel storage takes up, but properly stored firewood will last for a very long time.*snip*
Just in case it gets missed, my 0.02:
Heat: Wood > other fossil fuels
Cooking and hot water: Wood, Propane > other fossil fuels
Generator: Diesel. (period) Maybe a couple small gasoline ones for portability.
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Diesel is my favorite duel for all of my equipment, but the past couple decades, ever since the emissions requirements and introduction of ULSD, they just haven't been as good as they used to. It really just depends on your needs/requirements as to whether a diesel generator is the correct solution or not.