[Paladin2]

It’s becoming obvious that one should have a backup source of house heat in addition to a backup system of some type to supply at least a minimum of electricity.

[topher]

There is a way to use car batteries to rig a source of electricity. One then has to convert that from 120 DC Volts to 120 AC 60 Hertz.

A small diesel generator could help to re-charge the batteries.

FireFly Energy (in bankruptcy last I looked) came up with a quick charge heavy duty battery that Mac Trucks/Tractor Trailer Trucks could use to heat/air condition the cab.

I believe that this is a carbon foam battery -- a new type of technology that increases the charge and how quickly it can be re-charged...

[topher]

Link to FireFly Battery, which might be adapted as a home source for electricity:

OASIS Battery

From this product page:

Developed by scientists at Firefly International Energy, microcell foam is a material that’s revolutionizing the battery industry. Compared to lead plates (one of the main components of most conventional truck batteries ), patented Microcell technology delivers longer service life, increased energy efficiency and better performance under extreme conditions.

Basically, having 10 batteries in SERIES would provide 120 Volts.

Linking in series means the positive post of one battery is linked to the negative post of the next battery.

The amps are the same, but the voltage increases by 12 Volts with battery in the chain...