[Shop-talk] Gas Vs Oil Vs Propane

[Jim Franklin]

The big issue for me here in MA is the delivery charge for NG is greater than the cost of the gas itself. My Dec bill for a poorly insulated 816sf house was $637. However, you won't run out of NG. 

I will go all electric ASAP, because I'm on municipal electric, cheapest in the state. Plus there are rebates, but they aren't close to what I'd save DIYing it. Might be worth investogating that?

jim

> On Jan 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
> 
> Hey everyone, 
> Quick question for the hive mind. I’m looking at whether it makes sense to switch to natural gas or just stick with propane and oil.  I have 2 properties that now have natural gas available.  One is using oil heat and the other is using propane. 
> If you’ve made the switch (or decided not to), I’d love to hear:
> Pros/cons you’ve seen
> Cost differences over time
> Any regrets or “wish I knew this first” advice
> I'm just gathering some real-world input. Appreciate any thoughts. 
> 
> Thanks 
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