Converting from Oil to Natural Gas

[blondterror]

I am switching from an old boiler/burner to a new high efficiency condensing boiler for my forced hot water system.

Trying to decide on whether to use the National Grid incentive deal with a Burnham Alpine Boiler and a Superstor Hot water unit or going with a more expensive boiler and HW unit from Lochinvar. Lochinvar is also a US made boiler that up until a few yrs ago only made industrial boilers.

Anyone have any experience with either the Burnham Alpine gas fired boiler or the Lochinvar boilers.

Another benefit for me will be the removal of the oil tank and the smaller size of the new boilers versus the 1970s era oil fired burner I have now. This will make my woodshop have a better layout for my floor mounted power tools and more room to move around lumber to my table saw and jointer.

I am hoping to see a 25-35% reduction in my heating bill which will allow me to see a payback in about 4 yrs.