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Also trying to avoid the political aspects of this, I would just say that this does seem to be a gathering storm that has huge implications for gas grill companies. Not mentioned, but certainly of issue, is whether this effort to reduce carbon footprints also will mean eventually no charcoal grilling. I bet Weber, Napoleon, and all the others have to be thinking about full size electric grills. (Weber may even have to blow the dust off their electric kettle from back in the 70’s!) That will have to mean 220 outlets. It could be a whole new world of grilling in ten years and lots of work for electricians.
 
We have enough power outages in our area that having natural gas and propane options are valuable to me. Beyond that, the move to electric vehicles and their charging will demand more electric power, likely increasing the possibility of outages. New subdivisions in New York without gas lines won't have access to installed power backups other than solar.

I currently use a smaller gas powered generator that can handle most all our house except for the A/C. I can do that with a gas water heater, furnace and stove, but will need a bigger generator if those become electric. It will obviously create more pollution.

I do support measures to reduce consumption of fossil fuels but timing is important. I see electrical demand growing faster than our capacity in short order, so our need for backup will become greater than ever for some time. We need an upgraded electrical infrastructure to support this transition before they restrict access to power alternatives.

If refilling my propane tanks becomes a problem, I'll drive a long way to find it. The Genesis must remain ready at all times.
 
Looks like a pretty nice grill in it's prime. I think that IR side burner sear station was maybe a great idea.

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I never really check the grills out at Menards since they don't carry Weber or any other quality brand that I recognize. I will look next time I am there.
 
You can buy those monument grills pretty much everywhere, home depot, Lowe's, Walmart. I don't know if you can see one on display in all those places, but they sell them. At first glance they look very similar to the newer Weber grills and are reasonably priced. As with all those off brand grills, I would be concerned with customer support and parts availability 5 or 6 years down the line.
 
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You can buy those monument grills pretty much everywhere, home depot, Lowe's, Walmart. I don't know if you can see one on display in all those places, but they sell them. At first glance they look very similar to the newer Weber grills and are reasonably priced. As with all those off brand grills, I would be concerned with customer support and parts availability 5 or 6 years down the line.
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All true but most of the generic, universal, adjustable, burners and flame tamers and igniters are available either from Amazon or often in the retail stores you named. So if the firebox and frame are robust enough, you can keep those grills going for years with some basic maintenance. Replacement ceramic IR burners might be more of a challenge to locate though.

BBQration 5-Pack Extends from 11.75" up to 21" L Universal Replacement Heavy Duty Adjustable Stainless Steel Heat Plate Shield, Flavorizer Bar, Heat Tent, Burner Cover, Flame Tamer for Gas Grill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785JHFDG/?tag=tvwb-20


ADJUSTABURNER Gas Grill Burner Universal Stainless Steel Tube (Pack of 3) Extends from 14" to 19" BBQ Replacement Parts for Nexgrill, Brinkmann, Dyna-Glo, and Most Gas Grill Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B4HS9R2/?tag=tvwb-20

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Hisencn 6 Outlets Tact Push Button Chrome Coated Universal Spark Generator Switch, Grill Ignitor Kit for Home Depot Nexgril 720-0830H, 720-0830D, 720-0888, 720-0888N and Most Nexgrill Grill Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R8MRF29/?tag=tvwb-20
 
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The seller describes it as good used condition.
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That one may not be as bad as it looks, though impossible to say for sure just by the pictures. The frames on these are relatively thick steel and if it's just surface rust it can still be saved.
 
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