Enter your ZIP for a free, comprehensive South Shore Massachusetts heating oil directory
No personal info required and no spam
Respected, local South Shore Massachusetts fuel oil companies at your fingertips
Choose between discount oil companies with the best oil prices or full-service companies bundling and heating service
Quality Oil
On-time delivery
No contracts
Trusted South Shore Massachusetts providers
Pay Later
4 interest free payments with
We promote residential heating oil savings in South Shore Massachusetts by providing real-time South shore massachusetts heating oil prices and state-of-the-art secure online ordering.
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in South Shore Massachusetts, used by 254,682 or 51.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Shore Massachusetts homeowners is heating oil, used by 136,386 homes (27.74%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (73,539), propane (22,139), wood (3,474), and other fuels (6,255).
South Shore Massachusetts Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
Fuel | South Shore Massachusetts Households | % of Households |
---|---|---|
Natural Gas | 254,682 | 51.79% |
Heating Oil | 136,386 | 27.74% |
Electricity | 73,539 | 14.96% |
Propane | 22,139 | 4.50% |
Wood | 3,474 | 0.71% |
Other Fuels | 3,237 | 0.66% |
No Fuel | 2,265 | 0.46% |
Solar | 537 | 0.11% |
Coal | 216 | 0.04% |
Natural gas (51.79)
Heating oil (27.74)
Electricity (14.96)
Propane (4.50)
Wood (0.71)
Other fuels (0.66)
No fuel (0.46)
Solar (0.11)
Coal (0.04)
Heating oil has become less popular in South Shore Massachusetts. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 151,703 to 136,386, a 10.10% drop.
South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
Year | Heating Oil Households |
---|---|
2011 | 168,032 |
2012 | 165,720 |
2013 | 161,173 |
2014 | 156,012 |
2015 | 151,703 |
2016 | 145,690 |
2017 | 143,331 |
2018 | 139,070 |
2019 | 135,342 |
2020 | 134,821 |
2021 | 135,307 |
2022 | 136,386 |
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 13,530 to 22,139.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 214,634 to 254,682.
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Shore Massachusetts. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 54,613 to 73,539, a 34.65% increase.
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, 537 homes in South Shore Massachusetts are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 138.67% increase from 2015, when only 225 homes had installed active solar heating.
Last year, South Shore Massachusetts homeowners purchased a total of 120 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
South Shore Massachusetts’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in South Shore Massachusetts, the average outside temperature was 5.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
South Shore Massachusetts Average Winter Temperature
Heating Season | Average Temperature |
---|---|
Winter 2022 - 2023 | 42.7° F |
Winter 2021 - 2022 | 37.4° F |
For South Shore Massachusetts homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 513 heating oil companies that serve South Shore Massachusetts is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 130 “full-service” oil companies that serve South Shore Massachusetts. Full service companies such as A Hohmann & Co Inc or Albert Culver Co offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious South Shore Massachusetts homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve South Shore Massachusetts include Community Oil Company and TLC Companies Inc.
South Shore Massachusetts Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving South Shore Massachusetts: 513 companies
Average Number Of South Shore Massachusetts Homes Served Per Company: 265 homes
How much is home heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts?
How much does heating oil cost per month in South Shore Massachusetts?
How much heating oil will a home in South Shore Massachusetts use in the upcoming week?
How does the price per gallon of heating oil in South Shore Massachusetts compare to the national average?
How many gallons of heating oil does a home in South Shore Massachusetts burn annually?