How do I estimate propane heating costs?
Collect the DataTo estimate your propane heating costs, start by collecting the following information: Propane cost per gallon, the energy rating of the propane you will use (usually about 110), your approximate heating needs in British Thermal Units (BTUs), which a utility company can help to determine, and the efficiency rating of your propane heater, which is listed in your heater’s accompanying literature as the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating.Calculate Average CostsPlug the collected numbers into this formula to tabulate your approximate annual heating costs: Heating Costs = (fuel cost per gallon/energy content of propane) x (annual BTU’s needed/efficiency rating of heater).
