Average Heating Bill in New York → Albany County

Average Heating Bill in Albany County, New York

$642/mo

$3,853/year

$1.93/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)

↓ Oil prices are down 8.6% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.

Fuel Cost Comparison — Albany County

Fuel Local Price Cost/MMBTU Annual Cost Monthly (Heating)
Natural Gas Cheapest $1.54/therm $17 $1,572 $262
Heat Pump $0.28/kWh $28 $2,625 $437
Heating Oil $4.79/gallon $41 $3,853 $642
Electric Baseboard $0.28/kWh $83 $7,874 $1,312

Cheapest option for this area

Natural Gas

$1,572/year estimated — saving $2,281/year vs heating oil

Monthly Heating Bill Breakdown

Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Albany County:

How We Calculate These Estimates

Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (6,764 HDD for Albany County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 3 tracked suppliers.

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Data updated 2026-06-02.

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Compare Suppliers in Albany County

If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Albany County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.

Current Oil Prices in Albany County

Median: $4.79/gal · 3 suppliers reporting prices

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