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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Southern Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Southern Maine, used by 161,050 or 57.94% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Southern Maine homeowners is propane, used by 36,404 homes (13.10%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (35,192), electricity (26,774), wood (14,646), and other fuels (7,850).

Southern Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Southern Maine Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	161,050	57.94%
Propane	36,404	13.10%
Natural Gas	35,192	12.66%
Electricity	26,774	9.63%
Wood	14,646	5.27%
Other Fuels	5,372	1.93%
No Fuel	1,418	0.51%
Solar	813	0.29%
Coal	247	0.09%

Heating oil (57.94)

Propane (13.10)

Natural gas (12.66)

Electricity (9.63)

Wood (5.27)

Other fuels (1.93)

No fuel (0.51)

Solar (0.29)

Coal (0.09)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Southern Maine

Heating oil has become less popular in Southern Maine. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 170,800 to 161,050, a 5.71% drop.

Southern Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	183,333
2012	179,788
2013	175,026
2014	170,800
2015	166,926
2016	163,695
2017	161,353
2018	160,376
2019	159,351
2020	161,019
2021	160,641
2022	161,050

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Southern Maine

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 21,563 to 36,404.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 25,104 to 35,192.

Electricity use for home heating in Southern Maine

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Southern Maine. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 13,253 to 26,774, a 102.02% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Southern Maine

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Currently, 813 homes in Southern Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 321.24% increase from 2014, when only 193 homes had installed active solar heating.

Southern Maine Heating Oil FAQ's

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.