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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: New Jersey Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in New Jersey, used by 2,618,092 or 74.00% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for New Jersey homeowners is electricity, used by 532,344 homes (15.05%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (258,381), propane (91,132), no fuel (30,011), and other fuels (40,620).
New Jersey Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | New Jersey Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 2.6M | 74.00% |
| Electricity | 532,344 | 15.05% |
| Heating Oil | 258,381 | 7.30% |
| Propane | 91,132 | 2.58% |
| No Fuel | 30,011 | 0.85% |
| Other Fuels | 19,813 | 0.56% |
| Wood | 12,502 | 0.35% |
| Solar | 7,334 | 0.21% |
| Coal | 971 | 0.03% |
Natural gas (74.00)
Electricity (15.05)
Heating oil (7.30)
Propane (2.58)
No fuel (0.85)
Other fuels (0.56)
Wood (0.35)
Solar (0.21)
Coal (0.03)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in New Jersey
Heating oil has become less popular in New Jersey. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 284,056 to 258,381, a 9.04% drop.
New Jersey Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 420,231 |
| 2012 | 397,731 |
| 2013 | 374,390 |
| 2014 | 353,791 |
| 2015 | 336,160 |
| 2016 | 314,964 |
| 2017 | 298,525 |
| 2018 | 284,056 |
| 2019 | 271,250 |
| 2020 | 260,383 |
| 2021 | 256,421 |
| 2022 | 258,381 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in New Jersey
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 63,138 to 91,132.
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,411,472 to 2,618,092.
Electricity use for home heating in New Jersey
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in New Jersey. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 408,397 to 532,344, a 30.35% increase.
Solar use for home heating in New Jersey
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, 7,334 homes in New Jersey are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 136.58% increase from 2018, when only 3,100 homes had installed active solar heating.
New Jersey Heating Oil Trends
Last year, New Jersey homeowners purchased a total of 170 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
New Jersey’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 New Jersey, the average outside temperature was 5.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
New Jersey Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 47.2° F |
| Winter 2021 - 2022 | 42° F |
New Jersey Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For New Jersey homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 286 heating oil companies that serve New Jersey 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve New Jersey. Full service companies such as Globe Petroleum or Lawes Home Comfort 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey include Jacquar Fuel Oil and Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc.
New Jersey Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving New Jersey: 286 companies
Average Number Of New Jersey Homes Served Per Company: 661 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per New Jersey Oil Company: 593,699 gallons per year
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