Utility Costs Are Spiking — and Customers Are Searching for Alternatives
“Continuing to expand gas infrastructure as usage declines is a path to unaffordability.” - Jamie Van Nostrand, former chair of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities
Natural gas infrastructure is becoming too expensive to maintain. In some New England states, nearly 70% of a gas bill now pays for pipelines, profits, and taxes — not fuel. This means bills rise even when customers use less energy. (Why Mass. Gas bills are rising – and what we need to do about it - Nov 2025)
And Connecticut isn’t far behind: several CT towns are already facing multiple upcoming utility rate hikes. (Customers in these three CT towns could see multiple utility rate hikes - Nov 2025)
As natural Gas Systems Shrink, Delivered Fuels Become More Attractive
Eversource has already signaled higher electricity prices, driven in part by pressure on natural gas supply as more households electrify. At the same time, utilities are scaling back natural gas expansion, meaning fewer future gas line extensions and higher costs to maintain an aging system.
Homeowners are now paying more for the system than the fuel itself.
Eversource is looking to raise the price of electricity from last winter...the increase usually happens every year because more people are trying to heat their homes with a limited supply of natural gas.
Propane steps in with a simpler solution:
No public infrastructure required
No pipeline delays or rate-case surprises
Works anywhere — instantly and reliably
Across the country, the grid is aging, demand is rising, and extreme weather is pushing system reliability downward. That means higher costs and more outages for customers who rely solely on utility power.
Propane isn’t tied to rate hikes or decaying pipeline systems — it offers energy independence and cost predictability.
Electrification Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Northeastern states — including Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island — are encouraging alternatives to new gas mains and promoting electric heat pumps. But even with incentives, heat pumps are not a complete solution for every home. (Yankee Gas residential customers to see $9-per-month hike - Sept 2025)
Heat pumps often need backup during harsh New England winters. That’s where propane excels:
High-BTU heat when temperatures drop
Efficient furnaces and water heaters that perform reliably in extreme cold
Propane puts control back in the homeowner’s hands — not in a utility’s pipeline or power grid.
Propane Supports the Energy Transition — Without Removing Choices
"We switched from electric to propane and are thrilled! Deliveries have been seamless, pricing is budget-friendly, and in January we used 75% less electricity while staying warm on the coldest days. Highly recommend Superior Energy!" - Bre
Propane offers a practical middle path:
Lower carbon than oil
Growing renewable propane options
Compatible with today’s high-efficiency systems
No forced, expensive electric retrofits
It allows consumers to participate in the transition without sacrificing comfort, reliability, or affordability.
Comfort, Versatility, and Off-Grid affordability
Propane powers appliances such as stoves, ovens, clothes dryers, and water heaters. It's also suitable for generators, fireplaces, outdoor lighting, kitchens/grills, fire pits/patio heaters, and even pool heaters.
Because propane operates independently of the electric grid, your home stays up and running — even during outages.
