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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Midlothian, used by 23,806 or 61.22% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Midlothian homeowners is natural gas, used by 13,629 homes (35.05%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,361), heating oil (133), no fuel (89), and other fuels (45).

Midlothian Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Midlothian Households	% of Households
Electricity	23,806	61.2%
Natural Gas	13,629	35.1%
Propane	1,361	3.5%
Heating Oil	133	0.3%
No Fuel	89	0.2%
Wood	52	0.1%
Other Fuels	45	0.1%
Coal	24	0.1%
Solar	6	0.0%

Electricity (61.2%)

Natural gas (35.1%)

Propane (3.5%)

Heating oil (0.3%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Wood (0.1%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

Coal (0.1%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Midlothian

Heating oil has become less popular in Midlothian. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 488 to 133, a 72.75% drop.

Midlothian Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	488
2012	536
2013	428
2014	395
2015	412
2016	338
2017	335
2018	310
2019	247
2020	219
2021	169
2022	133

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Midlothian

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 353 to 1,361.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 12,847 to 13,629.

Electricity use for home heating in Midlothian

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Midlothian. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 18,040 to 23,806, a 31.96% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Midlothian

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, 6 homes in Midlothian are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Midlothian, VA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 133 households in Midlothian, VA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Midlothian, VA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Midlothian, VA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Midlothian, VA Households	Midlothian, VA Heating Oil Households
38,887	133

Midlothian, VA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 80,330 gallons of heating oil delivered to Midlothian, VA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Midlothian, VA community relies on its undefined 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 Midlothian, VA, two of the closest terminals are 1st Enrgy in Richmond, VA and Kinder-m2 in Richmond, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Midlothian, VA.

Midlothian 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.