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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Pennsylvania Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Pennsylvania, used by 2,365,280 or 53.72% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Pennsylvania homeowners is electricity, used by 1,098,681 homes (24.95%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (623,745), propane (190,070), wood (70,145), and other fuels (100,851).
Pennsylvania Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Pennsylvania Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 2.3M | 53.72% |
| Electricity | 1.0M | 24.95% |
| Heating Oil | 623,745 | 14.17% |
| Propane | 190,070 | 4.32% |
| Wood | 70,145 | 1.59% |
| Other Fuels | 34,669 | 0.79% |
| Coal | 34,358 | 0.78% |
| No Fuel | 28,380 | 0.64% |
| Solar | 3,444 | 0.08% |
Natural gas (53.72)
Electricity (24.95)
Heating oil (14.17)
Propane (4.32)
Wood (1.59)
Other fuels (0.79)
Coal (0.78)
No fuel (0.64)
Solar (0.08)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Pennsylvania
Heating oil has become less popular in Pennsylvania. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 717,580 to 623,745, a 13.08% drop.
Pennsylvania Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 825,739 |
| 2012 | 799,996 |
| 2013 | 768,291 |
| 2014 | 742,187 |
| 2015 | 717,580 |
| 2016 | 688,904 |
| 2017 | 670,132 |
| 2018 | 656,577 |
| 2019 | 643,124 |
| 2020 | 638,677 |
| 2021 | 625,641 |
| 2022 | 623,745 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Pennsylvania
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 138,887 to 190,070.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,195,361 to 2,365,280.
Electricity use for home heating in Pennsylvania
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Pennsylvania. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 904,237 to 1,098,681, a 21.50% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Pennsylvania
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, 3,444 homes in Pennsylvania are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 181.83% increase from 2015, when only 1,222 homes had installed active solar heating.
Pennsylvania Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Pennsylvania homeowners purchased a total of 402 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Pennsylvania’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 Pennsylvania, the average outside temperature was 6.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Pennsylvania Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 48.2° F |
| Winter 2021 - 2022 | 41.3° F |
Pennsylvania Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Pennsylvania homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 605 heating oil companies that serve Pennsylvania 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 29 “full-service” oil companies that serve Pennsylvania. Full service companies such as Royal Petroleum Inc or Dollar Wise 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania include Action Oil Inc and Gnagey Gas & Oil Company Inc.
Pennsylvania Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Pennsylvania: 605 companies
Average Number Of Pennsylvania Homes Served Per Company: 1,030 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Pennsylvania Oil Company: 838,821 gallons per year
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