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Null_Error7 t1_ixq89g3 wrote

Don’t convert to propane. It’s cheaper per gallon but you will use more of it making it almost a wash.

Convert to mini splits and solar

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Diligent-Pizza8128 t1_ixqf0pq wrote

Was going to say this. We’re in the middle of doing this now (currently have oil). There are a ton on incentives available and more coming next year. 30% federal tax credit for solar, around $1,250 per ton for mini split systems. There are also enhanced incentives for those who are low-income.

Can do a free home energy audit first and see what they recommend too- https://energy.ri.gov/energy-efficiency/residents

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HiHo-Silver t1_ixqfwhx wrote

Worst advice ever

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_CaesarAugustus_ t1_ixqoxor wrote

Have to agree. Mini splits can rack up serious electric bills, and with electricity rates on the rise it can be problematic. Solar sounds cool, but buy-back rates are not always what they used to be, and not every house is capable of carrying panels.

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dishwashersafe t1_ixr9ju7 wrote

I would bet on electricity being the cheaper option in the long run. It's only expensive this winter because natural gas is expensive this winter. A big chunk of our electricity will come from offshore wind soon and RevWind signed a PPA locked at 7.8 cent/kWh! That's not to mentions all the other good reasons to switch!

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_CaesarAugustus_ t1_ixrc0bf wrote

This will be very specific anecdotal evidence, but two separate friends that live in separate New England states went the mini split route solely, and their electricity bills went from around 300-400 per month to 1500 per month. And that was before the rate hikes. So it’s a per basis option for sure. Just trying to share some info regarding options.

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