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To: gregor_us who wrote (106986)	8/12/2008 10:37:29 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 206203

Why has the Northeast been so tardy in switching to gas heating? Was there a pricing differential that kept them using oil long after the rest of the country converted? The persistence of heating oil seems so archaic. Growing up in Minnesota, I have vivid memories of gas lines being installed in my neighborhood during the 1960s. Minnegasco ran a steady stream of TV ads touting the modernity, convenience, and cleanliness of gas. My family soon built a new house with a gas furnace, and the older houses gradually switched over.

To: gregor_us who wrote (106986)	8/12/2008 10:42:12 PM
From: Frank	Respond to of 206203

Chancels and Gregor. There is a great opportunity opening up and both of you have taken my thinking a step further-- Frank

To: gregor_us who wrote (106986)	8/13/2008 10:38:23 AM
From: Tommaso	Respond to of 206203

I am surprised that the conversion is so expensive, though maybe much of that is just bringing gas into the house to start with. It was a long time ago, and the gas company was eager for my business then, and there WAS already a gas hot water heater--but they converted an old steam boiler from heating oil to gas for about $750, just replacing the burner. (When I finally had the old boiler replaced, the new steam boiler did cost about $5,000 or so). Yes, like you, I have got into pointless arguments over whether oil/gas conversion will happen and whether it's of any importance. I don't understand why it should be a difficult concept.