[dad911]

You should be able to put in a gas insert kit for under $1k. https://gaslogguys.shopperschoice.com/gaslogguys/24-inch-charred-canyon-fire-vented-natural-gas-log-set-w-h-burner?product_id=2987652&merchant_id=3294783&creative=294122431363&target=&placement=&device=c&campaign=1551455276&adgroup=57738977663&source=google&medium=cpc&type=shopping-ad&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwfSWzN-_3QIVy0sNCh33nwShEAYYAiABEgJBpvD_BwE&s_kwcid=AL!5468!3!294122431363!!!g!489093265901!&ef_id=Wh9aEgAAAqIqdFQm:20180916143606:s

I would do alcohol before electric:https://smile.amazon.com/Regal-Flame-Ethanol-Fireplace-Burner/dp/B01N5TKIJS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537108404&sr=8-3&keywords=alcohol+fireplace+insert