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Oil Prices in Waterbury Center, VT
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Fuel Efficiency | Call for price | No | No |
| Patterson Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Packard Fuels LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Packard Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Bournes Energy | Call for price | No | No |
Waterbury Center Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Waterbury Center homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Waterbury Center 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Waterbury Center. Full service companies such as Packard Fuels 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 Waterbury Center 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 Waterbury Center include Vermont Fuel Efficiency and Patterson Fuels.
Waterbury Center Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Waterbury Center: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Waterbury Center: 18 miles
Average Number Of Waterbury Center Homes Served Per Company: 78 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Waterbury Center Oil Company: 66,556 gallons per year
Waterbury Center, VT Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Waterbury Center homeowners purchased a total of 332,784 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, Waterbury Center ranks 74th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Waterbury Center ranks 2058th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Waterbury Center’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 Waterbury Center, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Waterbury Center Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 22.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 25.5° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Waterbury Center Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Waterbury Center, used by 392 or 46.67% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Waterbury Center homeowners is propane, used by 274 homes (32.62%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (84), other fuels (37), electricity (36), and other fuels (37).
Waterbury Center Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Waterbury Center Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 392 | 46.7% |
| Propane | 274 | 32.6% |
| Wood | 84 | 10.0% |
| Other Fuels | 37 | 4.4% |
| Electricity | 36 | 4.3% |
| Solar | 17 | 2.0% |
| Natural Gas | 14 | 1.7% |
Heating oil (46.7%)
Propane (32.6%)
Wood (10.0%)
Other fuels (4.4%)
Electricity (4.3%)
Solar (2.0%)
Natural gas (1.7%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Waterbury Center
Heating oil has become less popular in Waterbury Center. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 394 to 392, a 0.51% drop.
Waterbury Center Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 324 |
| 2012 | 380 |
| 2013 | 491 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2015 | 471 |
| 2016 | 460 |
| 2017 | 394 |
| 2018 | 368 |
| 2019 | 385 |
| 2020 | 394 |
| 2021 | 393 |
| 2022 | 392 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Waterbury Center
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 362 to 274.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 12 to 14.
Electricity use for home heating in Waterbury Center
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Waterbury Center. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 38 to 36, a 5.26% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Waterbury Center
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, 17 homes in Waterbury Center are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 0.00% decrease from 2020, when only 17 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Waterbury Center, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 392 households in Waterbury Center, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Waterbury Center, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
46.67% of Waterbury Center, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Waterbury Center, VT Households | Waterbury Center, VT Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 840 | 392 |
5 Waterbury Center, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 332,784 gallons of heating oil delivered to Waterbury Center, VT homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Waterbury Center, VT community relies on its 5 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 Waterbury Center, VT, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, and Gulf in So. Portland, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Waterbury Center, VT.
Waterbury Center Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?
Your price will lock, when you place order.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.
How much oil should I order?
95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.
What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?
Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.
