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    Jan 6, 2008, 02:10 PM
    Cost of electric vs. gas heat in Philadelphia, PA?
    Does anybody know how to calculate the current cost of one BTU of natural gas vs. one BTU of electric resistance heat? I've been told that now since the cost of natural gas is so high, the cost of using baseboard electric heat is no more expensive than that of a natural gas fired furnace.
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    Jan 6, 2008, 04:27 PM
    It is all here

    What is Energy? Conversion and Resource Tables
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    Jan 6, 2008, 06:45 PM
    I do not think gas is as high as electric heat.Gas is charged by cubic feet of gas used.
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    Jan 6, 2008, 06:49 PM
    A heat pump is cheaper to operate in most areas.
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    Jan 6, 2008, 06:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hvac1000
    A heat pump is cheaper to operate in most areas.
    yah I know but not in CT.Electiricity just went up 45%... lol
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