Average Heating Bill in New York → Schenectady County
$609/mo
$3,654/year
$1.83/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 6.3% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $2.04/therm | $22 | $2,101 | $350 |
| Heat Pump | $0.29/kWh | $29 | $2,756 | $459 |
| Heating Oil | $4.49/gallon | $38 | $3,654 | $609 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.29/kWh | $86 | $8,269 | $1,378 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,101/year estimated — saving $1,553/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Schenectady County:
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 (6,843 HDD for Schenectady County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 3 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-18.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Schenectady County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.49/gal · 3 suppliers reporting prices
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