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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Erie, PA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Hero BX | Call for price |
| Lowbucs Inc | Call for price |
Erie Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Erie homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Erie 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 Erie. 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 Erie 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 Erie include Lowbucs Inc and Lake Erie Biofuels LLC.
Erie Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Erie: 2 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Erie: 18 miles
Average Number Of Erie Homes Served Per Company: 729 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Erie Oil Company: 470,738 gallons per year
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Erie Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Erie, used by 61,937 or 84.60% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Erie homeowners is electricity, used by 7,914 homes (10.81%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,459), propane (1,076), wood (585), and other fuels (552).
Erie Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Erie Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 61,937 | 84.6% |
| Electricity | 7,914 | 10.8% |
| Heating Oil | 1,459 | 2.0% |
| Propane | 1,076 | 1.5% |
| Wood | 585 | 0.8% |
| Other Fuels | 552 | 0.8% |
| No Fuel | 243 | 0.3% |
| Coal | 36 | 0.1% |
| Solar | 16 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (84.6%)
Electricity (10.8%)
Heating oil (2.0%)
Propane (1.5%)
Wood (0.8%)
Other fuels (0.8%)
No fuel (0.3%)
Coal (0.1%)
Solar (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Erie
Heating oil has become less popular in Erie. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,068 to 1,459, a 29.45% drop.
Erie Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,068 |
| 2012 | 2,131 |
| 2013 | 1,831 |
| 2014 | 1,893 |
| 2015 | 1,666 |
| 2016 | 1,420 |
| 2017 | 1,316 |
| 2018 | 1,350 |
| 2019 | 1,200 |
| 2020 | 1,437 |
| 2021 | 1,313 |
| 2022 | 1,459 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Erie
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 765 to 1,076.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 63,461 to 61,937.
Electricity use for home heating in Erie
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Erie. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 6,640 to 7,914, a 19.19% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Erie
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, 16 homes in Erie are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Erie, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,459 households in Erie heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Erie temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
1.99% of Erie, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Erie, PA Households | Erie, PA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 73,212 | 1,459 |
2 Erie, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 941,477 gallons of heating oil delivered to Erie homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Erie community relies on its 2 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 Erie, two of the closest terminals are United in Warren, and Apex in Baltimore, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Erie.
Erie 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.
