Over the past 20 years, there has been little difference between heating oil and natural gas prices in Vermont. But with today's volatile oil prices, we understand why some Co-op members are thinking about switching to natural gas.If your heating equipment is less than ten years old, you may be able to replace the burner with a gas unit rented from Vermont Gas. If you want to heat an addition, rooms that need extra heat or are not used very often, compact, energy-efficient space heaters are a good choice. You can choose from oil-, kerosene- or gas-fired models.If your heating equipment is twenty years old or more, it may have many years of life left - but it is only about 70% efficient. New heating equipment - oil or gas - is at least 85% efficient - so whether you stay with oil or switch to gas, you save money with new heating equipment. Instead of switching to natural gas, consider having the Co-op install a new super-efficient heat pump. You will save money and get air conditioning as well!
If your oil furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old, and you're thinking about switching to natural gas, give us a call. We now install gas furnaces, boilers and space heaters. To learn more, or for a free estimate, contact Joe Cobb, our service manager, at (802) 860-4090.
Gas Fired Boilers from the Energy Co-op of Vermont
Rinnai
- Burns natural gas
- 83% efficient
- Quick response to small temperature changes
- Easy to install
- Direct vent technology
- Simple controls, programmable thermostat
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Bosch Green Star Boilers
- Very high efficiency - 95% AFUE
- Condensing technology for reduced emissions
- Three compact installation options
- $800 - $1,100 Vermont Gas rebates
- 5-year parts and labor warranty
- Lifetime heat exchanger limited warranty
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Weil-McLain Boilers
- High efficiency – 91% AFUE
- Low maintenance, durable design
- Condensing technology for reduced emissions
- Cast iron boiler sections, 30% recycled materials
- $600 - $900 Vermont Gas rebates
- 20-year heat exchanger warranty
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