Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Clermont County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Clermont County, used by 3,119,789 or 64.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Clermont County homeowners is electricity, used by 1,213,218 homes (25.22%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (272,855), heating oil (100,023), wood (81,253), and other fuels (43,475).
Clermont County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Clermont County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3.1M | 64.9% |
| Electricity | 1.2M | 25.2% |
| Propane | 272,855 | 5.7% |
| Heating Oil | 100,023 | 2.1% |
| Wood | 81,253 | 1.7% |
| Other Fuels | 43,475 | 0.9% |
| No Fuel | 27,402 | 0.6% |
| Coal | 3,017 | 0.1% |
| Solar | 1,131 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (64.9%)
Electricity (25.2%)
Propane (5.7%)
Heating oil (2.1%)
Wood (1.7%)
Other fuels (0.9%)
No fuel (0.6%)
Coal (0.1%)
Solar (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Clermont County
Heating oil has become less popular in Clermont County. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 132,252 to 100,023, a 24.37% drop.
Clermont County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 141,038 |
| 2012 | 132,252 |
| 2013 | 125,428 |
| 2014 | 119,022 |
| 2015 | 113,013 |
| 2016 | 107,419 |
| 2017 | 104,197 |
| 2018 | 101,487 |
| 2019 | 99,323 |
| 2020 | 95,712 |
| 2021 | 92,977 |
| 2022 | 100,023 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Clermont County
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 248,927 to 272,855.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,078,517 to 3,119,789.
Electricity use for home heating in Clermont County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Clermont County. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 957,069 to 1,213,218, a 26.76% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Clermont County
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, 1,131 homes in Clermont County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 28.23% increase from 2012, when only 882 homes had installed active solar heating.
Clermont County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Clermont County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Clermont County 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Clermont County. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 Clermont County 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 Clermont County include Arnolds Marathon and Adams Heating & Cooling.
Clermont County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Clermont County: 8 companies
Average Number Of Clermont County Homes Served Per Company: 957 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Clermont County Oil Company: 606,654 gallons per year
Clermont County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 7,663 households in Clermont County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Clermont County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
1% of Clermont County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Clermont County Households | Clermont County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 422,100 | 7,663 |
63 Clermont County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Clermont County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Clermont County community relies on its 63 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Clermont County, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Linden, NJ and Citgo in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Clermont County.
