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Cost Comparisons
Propane offers you the savings of a gas home combined with the pleasures of country living. Propane appliances such as water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers and stoves are more efficient and cost less to operate than comparable electric units
Annual Operating Costs
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Propane |
Electric |
| Water heater |
$385 |
$455 |
| Space heater |
$51 |
$94 |
| Clothes dryer |
$62 |
$102 |
| Kitchen range |
$86 |
$98 |
| Pool/spa heater |
$277 |
$421 |
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Propane |
Wood |
| Fireplace logs |
$118 |
$308 |
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Propane |
Charcoal |
| Grills |
$19 |
$37 |
Source: Railroad Commission of Texas. Based on average statewide energy prices in 2000 for usage of a family of four. Actual savings may vary depending on usage and equipment efficiency.
Your air is cleaner with propane too. Generating electricity or burning wood or charcoal produces far more pollutants than clean-burning propane.
And you can really clean up with rebates offered through your propane dealer on selected propane appliances.
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