Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Addison Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Addison, used by 99,824 or 35% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Addison residents is Propane, used by 57,954 homes (20%). The remaining homes are heated with Natural Gas (19%), Electricity (13%), Wood (11%), and Other (2%).
Addison County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55,373 | 57,954 | 36,366 | 99,824 | 33,030 | 1,820 | 4,366 |
| 2024 | 56,646 | 56,523 | 33,651 | 101,281 | 30,344 | 1,660 | 4,241 |
| 2023 | 48,131 | 54,853 | 27,940 | 102,091 | 38,497 | 1,670 | 4,784 |
| 2022 | 50,240 | 51,520 | 24,105 | 105,894 | 36,184 | 1,106 | 6,886 |
| 2021 | 50,677 | 51,992 | 22,510 | 105,005 | 33,125 | 1,349 | 4,533 |
| 2020 | 49,752 | 50,131 | 19,616 | 106,832 | 33,799 | 948 | 4,630 |
| 2019 | 48,826 | 48,270 | 16,723 | 108,658 | 34,473 | 547 | 4,727 |
| 2018 | 47,328 | 44,423 | 14,122 | 108,961 | 40,731 | 819 | 3,930 |
| 2017 | 47,036 | 43,339 | 14,035 | 107,395 | 38,840 | 612 | 3,997 |
| 2016 | 46,388 | 42,621 | 14,097 | 106,498 | 39,455 | 571 | 3,822 |
| 2015 | 45,256 | 40,280 | 12,610 | 108,532 | 42,271 | 263 | 4,298 |
| 2014 | 43,091 | 38,116 | 11,250 | 115,387 | 43,828 | 179 | 4,258 |
| 2013 | 42,192 | 38,339 | 11,779 | 111,011 | 44,411 | 257 | 3,630 |
| 2012 | 41,601 | 38,497 | 12,532 | 114,708 | 46,051 | 206 | 3,749 |
| 2011 | 39,163 | 39,551 | 10,855 | 122,786 | 41,261 | 98 | 2,834 |
| 2010 | 41,357 | 35,529 | 13,667 | 122,832 | 38,777 | 122 | 3,182 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Addison
Heating oil has become losing popularity in Addison. In the 1 years since 2024, the number of homeowners using number two heating oil decreased from 101,281 to 99,824, a 1% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Addison
Between 2024 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 56,523 to 57,954, a 3% change. Comparing 2024 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 56,646 to 55,373, a 2% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Addison
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Addison. Since 2024, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 33,651 to 36,366, a 8% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Addison
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 1,820 homes in Addison are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 10% gain from 2024, when 1,660 homes used active solar heating.
Addison County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Addison County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Addison’s overall fuel oil usage varies from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ heating systems need to burn additional fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Addison was 20.4°F, which was 6.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Addison County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 20.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26.8° F |
Addison County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Addison households heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Addison is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Addison. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household 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. A few of the 2 Addison cash heating oil companies serving Addison include All Star Fuels LLC and Jackman Fuels Inc.
Addison Number Two Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Heating oil Companies Serving Addison: 10 companies .
Average Number of Addison Homes Served per Fuel Oil company : 9982
Addison Heating Oil Delivery Overview
99,824 houses in Addison heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Addison temperatures drop as low as 12.6° F each winter. 34.6% of Addison households are reliant on fuel oil delivery each winter.
17.2% of Addison County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Addison County Households | Addison County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 579,101 | 99,824 |
24 Addison Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 92,108,924 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Addison households last winter, the Addison community looks to its 24 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Addison, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Apex in Rensselaer, NY. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Addison and the surrounding region.
