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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: New York Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in New York, used by 4,167,727 or 60.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for New York homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,284,453 homes (18.76%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (912,246), propane (274,307), no fuel (122,318), and other fuels (170,549).
New York Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | New York Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 4.1M | 60.87% |
| Heating Oil | 1.2M | 18.76% |
| Electricity | 912,246 | 13.32% |
| Propane | 274,307 | 4.01% |
| No Fuel | 122,318 | 1.79% |
| Other Fuels | 86,996 | 1.27% |
| Wood | 67,145 | 0.98% |
| Coal | 8,461 | 0.12% |
| Solar | 7,947 | 0.12% |
Natural gas (60.87)
Heating oil (18.76)
Electricity (13.32)
Propane (4.01)
No fuel (1.79)
Other fuels (1.27)
Wood (0.98)
Coal (0.12)
Solar (0.12)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in New York
Heating oil has become less popular in New York. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,352,423 to 1,284,453, a 5.03% drop.
New York Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.0M |
| 2012 | 1.9M |
| 2013 | 1.8M |
| 2014 | 1.7M |
| 2015 | 1.7M |
| 2016 | 1.6M |
| 2017 | 1.5M |
| 2018 | 1.4M |
| 2019 | 1.4M |
| 2020 | 1.3M |
| 2021 | 1.3M |
| 2022 | 1.2M |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in New York
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 227,320 to 274,307.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,986,149 to 4,167,727.
Electricity use for home heating in New York
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in New York. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 808,199 to 912,246, a 12.87% increase.
Solar use for home heating in New York
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, 7,947 homes in New York are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 17.06% increase from 2020, when only 6,789 homes had installed active solar heating.
New York Heating Oil Trends
Last year, New York homeowners purchased a total of 619 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
New York’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 York, the average outside temperature was 5.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
New York Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 46.5° F |
| Winter 2021 - 2022 | 40.8° F |
New York Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For New York homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1,365 heating oil companies that serve New York 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 290 “full-service” oil companies that serve New York. Full service companies such as AAA Fuel & Service Inc or Ace Oil Inc 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 York 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 York include Aero Star Petroleum Inc and Afco Fuel LLC.
New York Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving New York: 1,365 companies
Average Number Of New York Homes Served Per Company: 940 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per New York Oil Company: 486,995 gallons per year
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