Propane Cost???
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kcflhrc
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Hope it's not too dry. We just bought this place last September. Pond was bone dry when we moved in, just a small pond at the back of our 10 acres. This last snow melt and the hail we had last week filled it right up. I went down with the tractor last Sunday to start cleaning it out and to my surprise it was completely full. I couldn't believe it. The dogs loved it.
CHDinCT
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Last three fills here in CT were: $1.95 (Oct '13), $2.24 (Dec '13), and $2.95 (Jan '13). Need to place an order soon and hoping we've seen the top. My prices are for an owned tank, not rented, which adds about $1.60 per gallon. Plus, with an owned tank, I can shop around for best price. This has been a memorable winter, and not in a good way.
This is how crazy pricing is around here. Called one supplier who's had the best price this winter. First quote was $5.28/gal. I reminded them I own my tank so she ran some numbers and said, best they could do was $4.00/gal, so I placed an order knowing I'd call another supplier. Second supplier who has been way high all winter quotes me $2.84/gal. Guess who's got my next propane delivery. Pays to shop around. I think these suppliers have hedged the price in some way and depending on how they played the futures market they are either competitive or wacked out on price.
YardBikeBob
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MFA out of Seymour MO says 2.59\2.49 a gallon depending upon which side of 200 gallons you want. Was 1.69 in September. Sigh. But its time...
Leased tank.
Bob
Leased tank.
Bob
Redbug
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I get gouged all the time since I don't own the tank. If I bought my own tank...what are the particulars about having it "certified" and how often must it be done? I am wondering if you buy your own 300 gallon tank, how many fill-ups would it take to pay for the tank? I know prices go up and down. Mostly up...
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QuasarZ
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I am curios about this too. I will be building in the spring and my only option gas wise is propane. I am thinking of maybe going all electric with a wood stove/fireplace.
300UGUY
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If you are going to be building a new house, then the number one priority is to make sure it is highly energy efficient. It is many, many times easier to build energy efficiency into a new house that trying to do that with a leaky, poorly insulated old one.
As to energy sources I think the way to go is multi-fuels for a new, rural house--as relative fuel prices may change substantially over the years. You need to look at comparative fuel price calculators to find your best options--as there are substantial regional differences. As to electricity some utilities have very substantial winter rate discounts, others don't.
http://www.eia.gov/neic/experts/heatcalc.xls
Fuel Cost Comparison Calculator
PhilY
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Just ordered propane this morning. They are back down to $2.19/gl. Sure am glad I didn't have to fill up earlier in Jan when they were at a high of $3.79/gl.