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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Maryland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Maryland, used by 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Maryland homeowners is electricity, used by 1,018,912 homes (43.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (178,203), propane (89,874), wood (27,892), and other fuels (45,552).
Maryland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Maryland Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 1.0M | 43.77% |
| Electricity | 1.0M | 43.02% |
| Heating Oil | 178,203 | 7.52% |
| Propane | 89,874 | 3.79% |
| Wood | 27,892 | 1.18% |
| No Fuel | 18,911 | 0.80% |
| Other Fuels | 16,016 | 0.68% |
| Solar | 9,098 | 0.38% |
| Coal | 1,527 | 0.06% |
Natural gas (43.77)
Electricity (43.02)
Heating oil (7.52)
Propane (3.79)
Wood (1.18)
No fuel (0.80)
Other fuels (0.68)
Solar (0.38)
Coal (0.06)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Maryland
Heating oil has become less popular in Maryland. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 186,662 to 178,203, a 4.53% drop.
Maryland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 246,964 |
| 2012 | 239,039 |
| 2013 | 228,525 |
| 2014 | 222,212 |
| 2015 | 212,903 |
| 2016 | 207,818 |
| 2017 | 201,205 |
| 2018 | 193,194 |
| 2019 | 186,662 |
| 2020 | 179,727 |
| 2021 | 176,310 |
| 2022 | 178,203 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Maryland
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 76,318 to 89,874.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 967,736 to 1,036,714.
Electricity use for home heating in Maryland
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Maryland. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 919,105 to 1,018,912, a 10.86% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Maryland
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, 9,098 homes in Maryland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 82.40% increase from 2019, when only 4,988 homes had installed active solar heating.
Maryland Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Maryland homeowners purchased a total of 92 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Maryland’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 Maryland, the average outside temperature was 3.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Maryland Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 49° F |
| Winter 2021 - 2022 | 46° F |
Maryland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Maryland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 198 heating oil companies that serve Maryland 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 8 “full-service” oil companies that serve Maryland. Full service companies such as Watkins Fuel Company or Petro Home Services 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 Maryland 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 Maryland include Direct Fuel LLC and Rittenhouse Fuel Co.
Maryland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Maryland: 198 companies
Average Number Of Maryland Homes Served Per Company: 595 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Maryland Oil Company: 463,853 gallons per year
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