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Lasereth · 04-03-2008, 05:16 AM

Ok I've been looking for an answer all over the Internet and IRL and nobody can give me a straight answer.

I'm building a house soon and we can either get Natural Gas to heat the house and the water or we can get electricity. Electricity costs $1200 more up front to be installed.

If I were to set two houses at 70F for a year, one with natural gas and one with electricity, which one will be cheaper???

I've heard answers ranging from "it depends on how hot the house is" to "depends on the economy" to "depends on how you like the quality of your heat."

Cut the bullshit, which one is cheaper on a monthly/yearly basis.

I live in North Carolina. Thanks!

04-03-2008, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Natural Gas vs Electric Heating Ok I've been looking for an answer all over the Internet and IRL and nobody can give me a straight answer. I'm building a house soon and we can either get Natural Gas to heat the house and the water or we can get electricity. Electricity costs $1200 more up front to be installed. If I were to set two houses at 70F for a year, one with natural gas and one with electricity, which one will be cheaper??? I've heard answers ranging from "it depends on how hot the house is" to "depends on the economy" to "depends on how you like the quality of your heat." Cut the bullshit, which one is cheaper on a monthly/yearly basis. I live in North Carolina. Thanks!