Stay Warm with Holliston Oil this winter: Reasons Not to Switch to Gas Heat
Many Massachusetts residents have a choice in their principal fuels
for winter heating: Oilheat or natural gas. National Grid and other gas
utilities are spending a lot to promote conversions to natural gas heat,
and some fact checking of their claims is necessary.The truth is that natural gas has plenty of shortcomings. We admit that we are biased in favor of Oilheat, but we recommend you exercise some healthy skepticism about natural gas. The information below is drawn largely from the American Energy Coalition website, which is an excellent source of research-based information.
The cost of converting a heating system to natural gas can exceed $10,000. Consumers need to remove their Oilheat equipment, including the storage tank, then install and pipe a new gas heating system. They might also need to reline their chimney and install an excess flow valve.
The Consumer Energy Council of America calls fuel conversion an "expensive gamble" that might never pay off. "In 95 out of 100 cases, it makes economic sense to stick with oil, and if an energy-related investment is desired, to invest in conservation," CECA wrote in its brochure Smart Choices for Consumers: Best Ways to Deal with High Heating Costs.
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