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Living in Quebec which supposedly has the cheapest hydro rates in
North America I'm considering changing from an old oil fired boiler to
an electric boiler.
I have a relatively small house and the much smaller boiler unit, no
more oil tank, cleanliness and apparently faster heating time really
appeals me.
Anyone have thoughts on this?
Thanks in advance

Run the cost comparisons. If oil is 2.40 a gallon, electric would have to
be down to about .075 per kWh to give the same Btu at the same cost.
Remember, oil is about 75% to 80% efficient. This web site uses 78%
http://hearth.com/econtent/index.php...on_calculator/