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Which space heater is better: electric or propane? With winter approaching and the price of crude oil on the rise, you might be considering the most cost-effective method to heat your home. Although ...

Americans will dish out more money to heat their homes this winter as electricity and natural gas costs continue to soar. That's according to a new study from the National Energy Assistance Directors ...

If we use a low estimate of 50 cents per hour for heating a freestanding home of about 2,000 square feet with oil during the winter months in a colder climate, the savings for using a space heater for ...

When it comes to heating your home, choosing between heating oil and propane can significantly impact your comfort, budget, and convenience. Both options have distinct advantages and drawbacks, and ...

The type of fuel used to heat American homes varies significantly by region, with oil dominating the Northeast, electricity in the Southeast, and a mix of propane and natural gas in the Midwest.

It's starting to feel like fall as cooler air pushes into the northeast. When should you turn on the heat? What is the right ...

Across the United States, more buildings than ever are relying on electricity instead of fossil fuels—a huge milestone towards our transition to a cleaner electricity grid. That’s good news, given ...

Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program season by one month — until Dec.

With cooler temperatures becoming the norm, people are thinking about how to keep themselves cozy. There are several options ...

Wisconsinites who heat their homes with natural gas are in line for some badly needed relief this winter. One year after a spike in gas prices led to the most expensive home heating season on record, ...

"You can easily save energy (and money) in the winter by setting the thermostat to around 68°F to 70°F while you're awake and setting it lower while you're asleep or away from home," according to the ...