Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wyoming Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Wyoming, used by 4,725,574 or 61% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Wyoming households is Electricity, used by 1,365,710 homes (18%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (5%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Wyoming County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (No. of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,768,707 | 390,135 | 1,429,822 | 1,059,449 | 89,064 | 18,053 | 103,422 |
| 2025 | 4,725,574 | 377,922 | 1,365,710 | 1,103,323 | 92,054 | 16,434 | 100,232 |
| 2024 | 4,679,558 | 370,910 | 1,292,868 | 1,143,783 | 96,147 | 15,259 | 97,524 |
| 2023 | 4,581,041 | 402,335 | 1,263,700 | 1,212,850 | 100,015 | 11,208 | 104,369 |
| 2022 | 4,542,443 | 400,969 | 1,190,880 | 1,279,260 | 99,080 | 11,314 | 103,810 |
| 2021 | 4,489,009 | 388,311 | 1,118,015 | 1,293,770 | 108,202 | 8,858 | 98,952 |
| 2020 | 4,504,504 | 353,944 | 1,014,730 | 1,343,665 | 111,106 | 8,778 | 89,024 |
| 2019 | 4,519,999 | 319,576 | 911,445 | 1,393,560 | 114,011 | 8,697 | 79,096 |
| 2018 | 4,397,917 | 308,020 | 890,554 | 1,459,976 | 120,159 | 6,022 | 82,621 |
| 2017 | 4,339,349 | 294,973 | 867,925 | 1,496,843 | 122,088 | 5,988 | 77,386 |
| 2016 | 4,227,422 | 273,838 | 860,856 | 1,540,787 | 126,890 | 6,535 | 79,479 |
| 2015 | 4,202,413 | 265,224 | 808,370 | 1,649,860 | 141,016 | 3,120 | 78,999 |
| 2014 | 4,186,666 | 258,775 | 770,577 | 1,752,656 | 145,012 | 2,573 | 76,963 |
| 2013 | 4,074,510 | 259,367 | 764,400 | 1,802,442 | 148,422 | 2,525 | 81,841 |
| 2012 | 4,044,389 | 237,738 | 775,390 | 1,901,118 | 155,603 | 2,168 | 61,429 |
| 2011 | 4,014,222 | 222,634 | 707,016 | 1,979,067 | 143,287 | 2,728 | 63,609 |
| 2010 | 3,961,085 | 227,607 | 676,262 | 2,068,004 | 143,242 | 1,823 | 61,664 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wyoming
Oil has become losing popularity in Wyoming. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of households using heating oil dropped from 1,901,118 to 1,103,323, a 42% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wyoming
Between 2012 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 237,738 to 377,922, a 59% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 4,044,389 to 4,725,574, a 17% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Wyoming
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Wyoming. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 775,390 to 1,365,710, a 76% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Wyoming
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 16,434 homes in Wyoming are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 658% gain from 2012, when 2,168 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Wyoming County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Wyoming County homeowners purchased a total of 22,168 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Wyoming’s overall number two heating oil usage varies annually based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Wyoming was 28.1°F, which was 5.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Wyoming County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.5° F |
Wyoming County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Wyoming homes heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Wyoming is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Wyoming. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 1 Wyoming cash heating oil companies serving Wyoming include Crabb Oil And Propane Inc Inc and .
Wyoming Heating Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Wyoming: 1 companies .
Average Number of Wyoming Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 1103323
Wyoming Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,103,323 residences in Wyoming heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wyoming temperatures drop as low as 22.4° F each winter. 14.2% of Wyoming families depend on heating oil delivery each winter.
7% of Wyoming County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Wyoming County Households | Wyoming County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 15.6M | 1.1M |
1 Wyoming Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 664,748,714 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Wyoming households last winter, the Wyoming community relies on its 1 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Wyoming, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Bridgeport, CT and N.h.term in New Haven, CT. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Wyoming and the surrounding region.
