"Anybody still using fuel oil to heat their homes? "
Oil, propane, and even coal are all used to heat homes where natural gas isn't possible or even desired.
Large parts of certain areas of NYS such as Long Island have homes and other buildings heated by oil. Largely because natural gas service isn't available.
If there isn't an already existing gas main down one's street or whatever it can cost plenty to get local utility to not just bring service to area, but then from main at street to one's property/building.
Laws and regulations regarding buried oil tanks (along with issues when it comes time to sell) have prompted many to switch over to natural gas if available.
Many large buildings have dual fuel boilers that can run either on gas or oil. This allows owner to hedge costs by burning whatever is cheaper or switch for other reasons.
Oil, propane, and even coal are all used to heat homes where natural gas isn't possible or even desired.
Large parts of certain areas of NYS such as Long Island have homes and other buildings heated by oil. Largely because natural gas service isn't available.
If there isn't an already existing gas main down one's street or whatever it can cost plenty to get local utility to not just bring service to area, but then from main at street to one's property/building.
Laws and regulations regarding buried oil tanks (along with issues when it comes time to sell) have prompted many to switch over to natural gas if available.
Many large buildings have dual fuel boilers that can run either on gas or oil. This allows owner to hedge costs by burning whatever is cheaper or switch for other reasons.