Answers matching: Fuel
Scroll UpCan you recommend resources for biodiesel?- Marc , Green Bay, WI
Try these resources!
Click to read the full answerAre there any incentives to upgrade my furnace from oil to either gas or wood pellets?- Timm , Appleton, WI
Yes, there are Focus and Federal incentives to help.
Click to read the full answerIs there any energy savings for replacing two 40 gal. water heaters with one 75 gallon tank?- Mary Ann, Pewaukee, WI
Yes, this will save you money.
Click to read the full answerMy May therm usage is 464 for 2 appliances. My utility says this is not excessive. How can this be?- Patrick , Milwaukee, WI
Therm usage can vary by home size and energy usage.
Click to read the full answerIs a combination gas stove-top/oven more energy efficient to use than an all electric one?- Jeff , West Bend, WI
It doesn’t make a huge overall impact on your energy bill.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the cost difference of heating with propane or electricity?- Jason , Markesan, WI
You can use this spreadsheet to compare heating fuel costs.
Click to read the full answerIs improving the electrical distribution system more cost effective than investing in alternative energy & efficient products?- Kelly, Eau Claire, WI
This is a complex question to answer.
Click to read the full answerCan I save money by only using high-energy appliances at night?- Tom , Hartford, WI
When it comes to saving energy, you have choices. Read on!
Click to read the full answerIs there an incentive to install a waste oil heater in my auto repair business?- Doug , Marshfield, WI
Waste oil is not a fuel that Focus provides incentives for.
Click to read the full answerWhat's the best fuel to heat my home? (natural gas, liquid propane[LP], oil, electricity)- Jerry, Milwaukee, WI
The best fuel to heat your home will depend on the cost of the fuel and the efficiency of the appliances used for heating.
Click to read the full answerWhat kind of water heater should I buy?- Ken, Beloit, WI
Focus on Energy has some recommendations.
Click to read the full answerShould I turn off the pilot light on my gas fireplace in the summer?- Kevin, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
It depends--read on for more info!
Click to read the full answerHow much can I save by switching from an electric to natural gas water heater?- Lucas, South Milwaukee, WI
You can save up to one third of your heating bill!
Click to read the full answerIs the operating cost of a propane dryer the same as natural gas or is it closer to electricity?- Martha , River Falls, WI
The cost for propane is similar to electricity.
Click to read the full answerHow much will it cost to covert an oil heating system to natural gas?- Cleopatra , Milwaukee, WI
It’s best to contact a contractor.
Click to read the full answerMy business is searching for users of dry wood as a source of heat.- John , Milwaukee, WI
Visit the Focus Web site to view resources tto help your business.
Click to read the full answerDo I out fit the cabin with gas, or gas & electric, or just electric?- Terry , Downers Grove, IL
Generally speaking, natural gas is the least expensive fuel.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the most economical time of day to use high-energy appliances?- Tom , Hartford, WI
When it comes to saving energy, you have choices. Read on!
Click to read the full answerHow much energy in Wisconsin could be saved through energy efficiency?- Kevin , Appleton, WI
There is a lot of potential for energy efficiency in Wisconsin.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the fuel cost difference between natural gas and LP gas?- Paul , Franksville, WI
Giving an answer is hard due to the flux of propane costs.
Click to read the full answerWhat does it cost to produce 100 kWh of electricity?- Donald, Oshkosh, WI
Read on to learn more
Click to read the full answerCan I save money by using large appliances during off-peak hours?- Ann , Weston, WI
When it comes to saving energy, you have choices. Read on!
Click to read the full answerWhat are the relative efficiencies of replacing oil, gas, and propane furnaces?- Bob, Dousman, WI
Natural gas may be the most cost-effective.
Click to read the full answerDoes your site contain information on converting from electric to natural gas?- Jack, Milwaukee, WI
Focus does not, but I can direct you to a Web site with good info.
Click to read the full answerIs oil-filled baseboard heat any more efficient than a gas furnace?- Nanci , Omro, WI
If the baseboard heat is electric, then it’s more costly.
Click to read the full answerDo you have facts on energy use by county in Wisconsin?- Diana, Fond du Lac, WI
Not by county, but there is some info by utility.
Click to read the full answerWhat is a better dryer, gas or electric?- Debbie, Madison, WI
In terms of saving money, gas is the way to go.
Click to read the full answerHow much does a double oven with 10 burners fired by continuously burning pilot lights cost to run?- Kevin, Bristol, WI
Your double oven could be wasting energy and money.
Click to read the full answerWhich is most cost effective for water heaters? Electric or LP gas?- William , Janesville, WI
Natural gas is the least expensive to operate.
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