Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Addison Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most common choice in Addison, used by 99,824 or 35% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Addison households is Propane, used by 57,954 homes (20%). The other 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
Oil has become less frequently used in Addison. In the 3 years since 2022, the number of homeowners using heating oil decreased from 105,894 to 99,824, a 6% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Addison
Between 2022 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 51,520 to 57,954, a 12% change. Comparing 2022 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 50,240 to 55,373, a 10% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Addison
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Addison. Since 2022, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 24,105 to 36,366, a 51% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Addison
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. 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. Currently, 1,820 homes in Addison are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 65% gain from 2022, when 1,106 homes incorporated 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 heating oil consumption varies each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more number two heating 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 homes heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Addison plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Addison. Full service companies such as or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel 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 Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Addison: 10 companies .
Average Number of Addison Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 9982
Addison Heating Oil Delivery Overview
99,824 houses in Addison heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Addison temperatures drop as low as 12.6° F each winter. 34.6% of Addison homes 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 Fuel Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 92,108,924 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Addison families the last heating season, the Addison community relies on its 24 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 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.
