<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;">Mostly true, yes. But it costs a lot less to move heat (heat pump) than to make it (resistance heat). However, a heat pump (an AC unit that works in both directions, basically) is much more expensive up front, and requires an HVAC tech to install. However, it also provides AC, and Mr. Cool brand comes with pre-charged lines so no HVAC tech needed. It is the next future, and lots of municipalities have rebates. However, the rebates require professional installation, which costs much more than the rebate usually. <div><br></div><div>As you can see, it's not simple. :-) There are web sites where you can input your costs of different energy sources and it will calculate the numbers so you can do a comparison. They are kind of blunt but the better the input, the better the output. </div><div><br></div><div>jim<br><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>On Jan 24, 2026, at 5:53 AM, eric@megageek.com wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div><span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Actually, both house
have electric 'supplemental' heat. I was always told that electric heat
is the most expensive heat per BTU.</span>
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<br><span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">From:
</span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">Pat
Horne <patintexas@icloud.com></span>
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</span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">Shop-talk@autox.team.net</span>
<br><span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">Date:
</span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">01/23/2026
22:55</span>
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</span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">Re:
[Shop-talk] Gas Vs Oil Vs Propane</span>
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<br><span style=" font-size:12pt">Following, even though I only have propane
& electric as options. Moose, would you mind if electric was added
to your list please? </span>
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On Jan 23, 2026, at 2:43 PM, eric@megageek.com wrote:<br>
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<br><span style=" font-size:12pt">Hey everyone, <br>
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. <br>
If you’ve made the switch (or decided not to), I’d love to hear: </span>
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<li><span style=" font-size:12pt">Pros/cons you’ve seen </span>
</li><li><span style=" font-size:12pt">Cost differences over time </span>
</li><li><span style=" font-size:12pt">Any regrets or “wish I knew this first”
advice</span></li></ul><span style=" font-size:12pt">I'm just gathering some
real-world input. Appreciate any thoughts. <br>
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Thanks <br>
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