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Tired of Rising Electricity Costs? Switch to Propane Heating with Superior Propane
If you’re off the natural gas grid and using electricity to heat your home or water, Superior Propane is the cost-effective and reliable alternative for heating your home and water.
ELECTRIC BASEBOARDS
- Electric baseboard heaters can make your home dryer during the coldest months of the year
- Because they are installed on the wall, they are more obtrusive than propane options
- Baseboard heaters don't provide any air circulation
- The cost of electricity can make baseboard heaters expensive to operate
ELECTRIC FURNACES
- Like electric baseboard heating, electric furnaces produce dry heat
- They can be more expensive to operate due to the high cost of electricity
ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS
- Similar to electric baseboard and furnaces, electric heat pumps can produce dry heat
- Ground source heat pumps are expensive to install
- Electric heat pumps become less effective when the weather outside gets very cold requiring backup heat sources
- Mini-split systems only provide comfort in a few rooms, not your entire home
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considerations for electric heating:
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High Energy Costs:
Electric heating systems, while common, can lead to higher energy bills, especially in colder climates. They often require more energy to produce the same level of warmth as propane systems, leading to increased costs during peak winter months. Additionally, electric heaters may not provide consistent heat distribution, resulting in unevenly heated spaces.
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Inconsistent heat:
Electric heating systems often struggle with maintaining a consistent level of warmth throughout your home due to various factors. One of the primary issues is their reliance on convection currents to distribute heat. This can lead to certain areas of your home being warmer than others, resulting in discomfort and temperature imbalances. Additionally, electric heaters typically have a slower response time compared to propane systems, which means they may take longer to heat up and reach the desired temperature, especially in colder weather. In larger spaces or homes with poor insulation, electric heating may struggle to maintain consistent warmth, leading to the development of cold spots. Unlike propane systems, electric heaters often lack the ability to provide radiant heat, which warms objects and surfaces directly, contributing to a less cozy and efficient heating experience.
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Environmental Impact:
Electric heating systems often rely on electricity generated from fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas. This reliance contributes to carbon emissions and air pollution, which harm the environment and pose health risks to humans. In addition to emissions, the extraction and transportation of fossil fuels for electricity generation have adverse environmental effects. This indirect impact of electric heating increases the demand for fossil fuel-based power generation, further exacerbating environmental concerns. In contrast, propane heating offers a cleaner-burning alternative with lower greenhouse gas emissions, making it a more environmentally friendly choice to reduce your carbon footprint and minimize environmental impact.
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Dependency on Power Grid:
Electric heating systems are heavily reliant on a functioning power grid. During power outages, these systems cease to provide heat, which can be a significant concern, especially in areas prone to outages or during severe weather conditions. This vulnerability can lead to discomfort and inconvenience when you need heat the most. In contrast, propane heating systems offer a reliable heat source that doesn't depend on the power grid, ensuring consistent warmth even during outages, providing added peace of mind.
propane vs. electricity faq
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Why should I choose propane over electricity for heating my home?Propane is a more cost-efficient choice vs. electricity, delivering more energy for your heating needs, leading to lower bills. It's also eco-friendly, emitting fewer pollutants, and offers reliable heating, while being independent from the power grid, allowing you to have heat and power even during outages.
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Is propane heating more cost-effective than electric heating?Yes, propane heating is usually a more cost-effective choice due to its superior energy efficiency. Propane delivers more heat per unit of energy (BTU) compared to electricity, resulting in lower heating bills. Additionally, propane prices are often more stable, providing homeowners with both savings and budget predictability. With our flexible pricing plans, you can take this advantage even further by choosing a plan that adapts to your energy needs.
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Why should I choose propane over electricity?
Propane heating is the preferred choice for several compelling reasons. It's cost-efficient, providing more heat per unit of energy, resulting in substantial savings. Additionally, propane tanks are independent from the power grid, ensuring homes have reliable heat, even during power outages, guaranteeing year-round comfort and peace of mind.
Propane emits fewer greenhouse gases than electricity generated from fossil fuels, contributing to a cleaner environment, and propane heating systems tend to have a longer lifespan than electric heaters, reducing maintenance and replacement costs in the long run.
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Can propane work during power outages?
Propane heating systems typically require electricity for components like the blower fan and thermostat controls. However, they can operate during power outages with backup power sources such as propane power generators ensuring warmth even when the electrical grid is down. Learn more about using propane for back-up power generation.
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Why Propane?
It’s Safe.Propane is non-toxic, easy to store and safely transported across Canada every day.It’s Always There.No need to worry about peak hours or outages. Propane can be used any time of day.It’s Predictable.Our fixed price and equal payment plans let you set predictable monthly costs that work for your budget and protect you from seasonal price fluctuations. |
It’s Economical.High-efficiency propane appliances allow homeowners to lower energy bills.It’s Versatile.Propane can efficiently power furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, appliances, backup generators and more. |
Take a Tour of a Propane Home
With propane, you can enjoy everyday living - cooking with even heat, cozying up by the fireplace, starting your day with an instantly warm shower, and more. It’s the versatile fuel for whole home comfort. Take a tour and see all the possibilities of life with propane.
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^Offer expires September 8, 2026. Offer available exclusively to new residential and small commercial* Superior Propane customers in Canada switching from an alternative heating fuel source or from another propane supplier. Expected minimum propane consumption of 1,500 litres per year at the account level, entry into a General Retail Agreement (GRA) with automatic delivery and a five-year initial term, rental of all propane equipment from Superior with SMART TankTM wireless sensor(s) installed, and mySUPERIORTM online account access registration, required. Credit for free propane litres will be automatically applied to first propane delivery. At the applicable delivery address only: (a) equipment rental fee(s) payable with respect to first year of GRA initial term will be waived; and (b) except for Change of Ownership Customers (as defined in GRA) and customers switching from an alternative heating fuel source, equipment installation fee(s) will be waived, up to a maximum of CN $299.00. Subject to credit approval. Offer subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount. Offer is subject to applicable taxes and fees set out in GRA, applies once per eligible customer and to one delivery address only (as determined by Superior), is not redeemable for cash, and is not transferable. Please contact us for further details.
Existing Miller Propane, Highlands Propane and Superior Propane customers not eligible.
*A “small commercial” customer means a commercial customer that is expected to use, on average, less than 10,000 litres of propane per year at the account level.