OIL vs GAS

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7 REASONS WHY OILHEAT IS BETTER

1. Oilheat costs less than gas heat.
For 11 of the last 12 years, Oilheat has been less expensive than utility gas. And even with the price-per-gallon increases we've seen during the 2004-05 heating season, on the New York Mercantile Exchange (where energy contracts are bought and sold), at one point this heating season, natural gas traded at 93% higher than its closing price the year before.

2. Oilheat is better for our environment than gas heat.
As reported in September 2004 issue of Oil & Energy, a recent German study shows that heating oil is more environmentally friendly than natural gas in terms of overall emissions. The report states, "In an analysis of global warming potential, using a time horizon of 20 years, natural gas heating is notably more environmentally damaging than oil heating." The most significant natural gas emissions from production to end use occurs in production, processing and transport.

3. Oilheat is more efficient than gas heat.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating oil averages 16% higher efficiency than utility gas.

4. Oilheat bills are easier to understand.
Did you know that PSE&G actually has a section on its web site called "Understanding Your Energy Bill"? That's because, given - take a deep breath now - delivery charges, service charges, distribution charges, balancing charges (cost adjustments for the difference between the amount of gas heat delivered daily versus gas heat used daily), supply charges and commodity charges, nobody gets it! Your Oilheat bill tells you exactly what you receive, in no uncertain or confusing terms.

5. Oilheat upgrades cost less than gas conversions ... and save your more money.
A conversion of your oil-heating system to gas can cost as much as $5,500-and if there's little or no savings on the fuel you use, then there's no payback from this substantial investment. That's why the Consumer Energy Council of America (CECA) has concluded that:

"In 95 out of 100 cases, it makes economic sense to stick with oil, and if an energy-related investment is desired, to invest in conservation."

Follow CECA's advice: upgrade your old oil-heating system to a smaller, cleaner and far more efficient new system for a lot less money than you'd spend for a conversion. According to Brookhaven National Labs, you can cut your fuel bills by upwards of 25%! Simply put, you'll make more heat with less fuel. Modern, technologically sophisticated oil-heating systems, with combustion efficiencies far superior to those in the gas industry, are today's leaders in energy conservation. And after an initial economic investment, conservation saves you money year after year.

6. With Oilheat, you get warm, personal service.
Oilheat is provided by many companies, all actively engaged in a highly competitive industry. Gas heat is provided by one big utility - no choice and no competition. Which do you think is better for the consumer: competition among suppliers or a utility monopoly? With Oilheat, you receive personalized, "I'll-be-right-over" service from a local distributor who knows you and your heating system. What's more, you can actually depend upon your Oilheat dealer to send a service technician at 3 a.m. on a Sunday night in a snowstorm, if you need one. You can't say that about the gas company!

7. Oilheat is safer than gas heat.
Lastly, nothing beats the safety record of Oilheat. Unlike natural gas, fuel oil is not explosive and inhalation of fuel-oil fumes is not fatal. What's more, if you have a system malfunction, an oil-heating system will give you tell-tale signs such as smoke, odors or even soot before releasing dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO). Gas heating systems give you no warning of CO production or release.

There you have it - 7 solid reasons to choose Oilheat and stick with Oilheat.

Today's Oilheat - it's just better for you, your family, your environment and your wallet!