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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 15 South Hero, VT Suppliers

Oil Prices in South Hero, VT

Updated Today at 06:28 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
S B Collins Inc Call for price No No
Champlain Oil Company Call for price No No
Energy Coop of Vermont 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
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
Jolley 122 Call for price No No
Saratoga Olive Oil Co Call for price No No
Chastenay Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Joyal Fuels Call for price No No

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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Hero Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in South Hero, used by 196 or 37.05% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Hero homeowners is propane, used by 192 homes (36.29%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (84), other fuels (32), electricity (18), and other fuels (1).

South Hero Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSouth Hero Households % of Households
Heating Oil19637.1%
Propane19236.3%
Wood8415.9%
Other Fuels326.1%
Electricity183.4%
Solar10.2%

Heating oil (37.1%)

Propane (36.3%)

Wood (15.9%)

Other fuels (6.1%)

Electricity (3.4%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Hero

Heating oil has become less popular in South Hero. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 335 to 196, a 41.49% drop.

South Hero Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011413
2012391
2013344
2014350
2015330
2016335
2017366
2018330
2019334
2020296
2021241
2022196

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Hero

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 178 to 192.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in South Hero.

Electricity use for home heating in South Hero

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in South Hero. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 34 to 18, a 47.06% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in South Hero

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, 1 homes in South Hero are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

South Hero, VT Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Hero homeowners purchased a total of 166,392 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 124 towns in Vermont, South Hero ranks 134th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Hero ranks 3115th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South Hero’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 South Hero, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Hero Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534.5° F
2023 - 202430° F

South Hero, VT Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 196 households in South Hero, VT heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Hero, VT temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

37% of South Hero, VT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South Hero, VT HouseholdsSouth Hero, VT Heating Oil Households
529196

15 South Hero, VT Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 166,391 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Hero, VT homeowners during the winter of 2023, the South Hero, VT community relies on its 15 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 South Hero, 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 South Hero, VT.

South Hero 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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