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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 17 Colchester, VT Suppliers

Oil Prices in Colchester, VT

Updated Today at 08:32 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Energy Coop of Vermont Call for price No No
Champlain Oil Company Call for price No No
Trackside Terminal Oil Co Call for price No No
Global Co LLC Call for price No No
Abba Fuels Call for price No No
Patterson Fuels Call for price No No
Robinson's Inc Call for price No No
Liberty's Fuel Oil LLC Call for price No No
Rowley Fuels & Propane Call for price No No
Northern Coal & Oil Call for price No No
Trono Fuels Chittenden County Call for price No No
John Leo & Sons Call for price No No
Jolley 122 Call for price No No
Saratoga Olive Oil Co Call for price No No
Chastenay Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Jack F Corse Inc Call for price No No
Joyal Fuels Call for price No No

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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Colchester Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Colchester, used by 3,981 or 58.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Colchester homeowners is propane, used by 1,192 homes (17.54%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (956), electricity (402), wood (258), and other fuels (61).

Colchester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelColchester Households % of Households
Natural Gas3,98158.6%
Propane1,19217.5%
Heating Oil95614.1%
Electricity4025.9%
Wood2583.8%
Other Fuels410.6%
Solar200.3%

Natural gas (58.6%)

Propane (17.5%)

Heating oil (14.1%)

Electricity (5.9%)

Wood (3.8%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

Solar (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Colchester

Heating oil has become less popular in Colchester. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,364 to 956, a 29.91% drop.

Colchester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,936
20121,892
20131,645
20141,480
20151,364
20161,374
20171,377
20181,335
20191,139
20201,179
20211,062
2022956

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Colchester

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 581 to 1,192.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,750 to 3,981.

Electricity use for home heating in Colchester

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Colchester. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 505 to 402, a 20.40% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Colchester

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, 20 homes in Colchester are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Colchester, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 956 households in Colchester, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Colchester, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

14% of Colchester, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Colchester, VT HouseholdsColchester, VT Heating Oil Households
6,797956

17 Colchester, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 811,584 gallons of heating oil delivered to Colchester, VT homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Colchester, VT community relies on its 17 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 Colchester, VT, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Colchester, VT.

Colchester 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.

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