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If you are wondering, how much does natural gas cost? Take a look at how natural gas appliances can help you save on utility costs. Compared to electric, oil and propane, natural gas saves money annually.
Space Heating
| Equipment Description | Estimated Annual Operating Costs |
Savings if Converted to Natural Gas | Operating Life-Cycle Cost |
| Standard Efficiency | |||
| Natural Gas - Average Furnace, 80% AFUE | $506 | - | $7,589 |
| Residential Heating Oil (#2) - Average Furnace, 80% AFUE | $1,238 | $732 | $18,576 |
| Propane - Average Furnace, 80% AFUE | $1,912 | $1,406 | $28,674 |
| All Electric Furnace/Resistance Heat | $1,965 | $1,459 | $29,482 |
| Electric - Standard Efficiency Heat Pump, 8.7 HSPF | $838 | $332 | $12,566 |
| High Efficiency | |||
| Natural Gas - High Efficiency Furnace, 92% AFUE | $440 | - | $6,599 |
| Residential Heating Oil (#2) - High Efficiency Furnace, 92% AFUE | $1,077 | $637 | $16,153 |
| Propane - High Efficiency Furnace, 92% AFUE | $1,662 | $1,222 | $24,934 |
| Electric - High Efficiency Heat Pump, 9.5 HSPF | $787 | $346 | $11,798 |
Water Heating
| Equipment Description | Estimated Annual Operating Costs |
Savings if Converted to Natural Gas | Operating Life-Cycle Cost |
| Standard Efficiency | |||
| Natural Gas - Standard Water Heater, 0.59 EF | $145 | - | $1,877 |
| Residential Heating Oil (#2) -Standard Water Heater, 0.59 EF | $353 | $209 | $4,594 |
| Propane - Standard Water Heater, 0.59 EF | $546 | $401 | $7,092 |
| Electric - Standard Water Heater, 0.9 EF | $436 | $292 | $5,676 |
| High Efficiency | |||
| Natural Gas - Condensing Tankless Water Heater, 0.95 EF | $90 | - | $1,166 |
| Residential Heating Oil (#2) - Condensing Tankless Water Heater, 0.93 EF | $224 | $209 | $2,914 |
| Propane - Condensing Tankless Water Heater, 0.93 EF | $346 | $401 | $4,499 |
| Electric - High-Performing Water Heater, 0.95 EF | $414 | $292 | $5,377 |
Cooking
| Equipment Description | Estimated Annual Operating Costs |
Savings if Converted to Natural Gas | Operating Life-Cycle Cost |
| Natural Gas - Standard Cooktop, 40% Efficient | $40 | - | $406 |
| Electric - Standard Cooktop, 74% Efficient | $101 | $61 | $1,009 |
Clothes Drying
| Equipment Description | Estimated Annual Operating Costs |
Savings if Converted to Natural Gas | Operating Life-Cycle Cost |
| Natural Gas - Standard Dryer, 2.67 EF | $30 | - | $302 |
| Electric - Standard Dryer, 3.01 EF | $124 | $93 | $1,236 |
