 How do I compare different heating options?
Each fuel is different. Gas is sold by the Therm or cubic foot, electricity is sold by the kilowatt and heating oil and propane are sold by the gallon. However, a gallon of heating oil and a gallon of propane have different characteristics and different energy contents. Heating oil has 138,000 Btus per gallon. You need to find out how much energy is in the other fuels and compare it to heating oil. A local oil dealer can probably get you the information you need for your market.
However, don't forget the comfort and reliability of oil when you do your research.
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