Is it really more cost effective to use electric space heaters than to use that oil? If so, yes, I'd do that.
So how long does it take to burn a gallon? I have no idea. I've never known anyone whose home had an oil furnace, though I understand there are some in my city. Never see an oil delivery truck out on the roads either.
Seems like there are more oil customers in the northeast, which is odd because that is one of the longest distances from the sources of the oil, isn't it? But then, it would be far from natural gas and from the biggest sources of coal, too. Wood? Dunno.
I see so much wood in the alleys here headed for the landfill that I wish I did have a woodstove. I would not hesitate to scavenge wood for fuel. Now, you've got a fireplace, already. I hope it is a good one. Would you have to purchase wood?
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