Heating Oil
1 gallon
$55 per million BTU
PROPANE, A COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO HEAT YOUR HOME
See what you could save by converting from oil to propane.
Your home, your numbers. Explore the potential difference in annual heating costs and take the next step with Shipley Energy.
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Typical cost: $14,500–$17,500, but customized to your home.
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Different fuels. The same amount of warmth, for less.
A fair comparison starts with the heat contained in each fuel—not just the amount purchased. This calculator uses 1.51 gallons of propane as the energy equivalent of 1 gallon of heating oil, based on the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s BTU conversion factors.
What’s a BTU?
A BTU (British Thermal Unit) is simply a unit of heat. Think of it like the energy in a single birthday candle burning for about one minute. The more BTUs a fuel packs per dollar, the more warmth you get for your money—which is why we compare all three fuels on the same “per million BTU” basis below.
Propane
1.5 gallons
$28 per million BTU
Electricity
32.5 kWh
$41 per million BTU
More than a change in fuel.
A cleaner-burning choice
Propane gives you another way to heat your home while moving away from heating oil.
Modern equipment
A conversion is an opportunity to explore a newer, more efficient heating system.
More ways to use energy
Ask about propane options for hot water, cooking, or a backup generator.
A plan for your home
Our team can review equipment, fuel needs, and installation details with you.
A straightforward path to propane.
Free in-home assessment
We visit your home and review your current heating setup.
Personalized quote
You'll receive a customized conversion plan and pricing for your home.
Installation
Your new heating system is installed and ready to use.
Start saving
Track your actual fuel costs as you settle into propane.
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