Residential heating: Electric versus gas or oil

A QUERY more and more frequently made these days seeks advice on the use of electric energy as compared to the older conventional fuels for the heating of a new home. The dealer in each type of fuel will ardently argue for his product and often supply convincing evidence. While there is a great deal of information available on each type as used in different houses, a meaningful comparison is difficult if not impossible because of the great number of variables involved.