Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wyoming Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Wyoming, used by 4,725,574 or 61% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Wyoming households is Electricity, used by 1,365,710 homes (18%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (5%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Wyoming County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (No. of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,725,574 | 377,922 | 1,365,710 | 1,103,323 | 92,054 | 16,434 | 100,232 |
| 2024 | 4,679,558 | 370,910 | 1,292,868 | 1,143,783 | 96,147 | 15,259 | 97,524 |
| 2023 | 4,581,041 | 402,335 | 1,263,700 | 1,212,850 | 100,015 | 11,208 | 104,369 |
| 2022 | 4,542,443 | 400,969 | 1,190,880 | 1,279,260 | 99,080 | 11,314 | 103,810 |
| 2021 | 4,489,009 | 388,311 | 1,118,015 | 1,293,770 | 108,202 | 8,858 | 98,952 |
| 2020 | 4,504,504 | 353,944 | 1,014,730 | 1,343,665 | 111,106 | 8,778 | 89,024 |
| 2019 | 4,519,999 | 319,576 | 911,445 | 1,393,560 | 114,011 | 8,697 | 79,096 |
| 2018 | 4,397,917 | 308,020 | 890,554 | 1,459,976 | 120,159 | 6,022 | 82,621 |
| 2017 | 4,339,349 | 294,973 | 867,925 | 1,496,843 | 122,088 | 5,988 | 77,386 |
| 2016 | 4,227,422 | 273,838 | 860,856 | 1,540,787 | 126,890 | 6,535 | 79,479 |
| 2015 | 4,202,413 | 265,224 | 808,370 | 1,649,860 | 141,016 | 3,120 | 78,999 |
| 2014 | 4,186,666 | 258,775 | 770,577 | 1,752,656 | 145,012 | 2,573 | 76,963 |
| 2013 | 4,074,510 | 259,367 | 764,400 | 1,802,442 | 148,422 | 2,525 | 81,841 |
| 2012 | 4,044,389 | 237,738 | 775,390 | 1,901,118 | 155,603 | 2,168 | 61,429 |
| 2011 | 4,014,222 | 222,634 | 707,016 | 1,979,067 | 143,287 | 2,728 | 63,609 |
| 2010 | 3,961,085 | 227,607 | 676,262 | 2,068,004 | 143,242 | 1,823 | 61,664 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wyoming
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Wyoming. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of residents using fuel oil dropped from 1,802,442 to 1,103,323, a 39% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wyoming
Between 2013 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 259,367 to 377,922, a 46% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 4,074,510 to 4,725,574, a 16% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Wyoming
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Wyoming. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 764,400 to 1,365,710, a 79% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Wyoming
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 16,434 homes in Wyoming are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 551% gain from 2013, when 2,525 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Wyoming County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Wyoming County homeowners purchased a total of 22,168 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Wyoming’s overall heating oil usage varies yearly primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Wyoming was 28.1°F, which was 5.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Wyoming County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.5° F |
Wyoming County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Wyoming residences heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Wyoming makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Wyoming. Full service companies such as or offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 1 Wyoming cash heating oil companies serving Wyoming include Crabb Oil And Propane Inc and .
Wyoming Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Wyoming: 1 companies .
Average Number of Wyoming Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 1103323
Wyoming Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,103,323 houses in Wyoming heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wyoming temperatures drop as low as 22.4° F each winter. 14.2% of Wyoming houses rely on heating oil delivery each winter.
7% of Wyoming County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Wyoming County Households | Wyoming County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 15.6M | 1.1M |
1 Wyoming Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 664,748,714 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Wyoming households last winter, the Wyoming community depends on its 1 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Wyoming, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Wyoming and the surrounding region.
