How are homes heated in New London, CT?

Name: Heating fuel in New London, CT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New London, used by 42.3% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

29.6% heat with electricity.

21.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 42.3% (±3.9 points)
Electricity: 29.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 21.3%

Heating fuel in New London

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New London	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut	United States
Utility gas	42.3% (±3.9 points)	16.3%	36.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	21.3% (±3.6 points)	48.6%	36.3%	3.9%
Electricity	29.6% (±3.5 points)	22.0%	18.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.7% (±2.2 points)	8.7%	5.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.2% (±0.3 points)	2.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.2% (±0.2 points)	0.9%	1.0%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.8% (±1.1 points)	0.7%	0.5%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In New London, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (48.6%).

It is also lower than in Connecticut (36.3%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In New London, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (22.0%).

It is also higher than in Connecticut (18.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near New London

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New London
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New London	—	29.6% (±3.5 points)	—
Waterford (community)	2.0 mi	21.5% (±6.8 points)	Lower
Long Hill (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region)	2.6 mi	50.7% (±8.3 points)	Higher
Waterford	2.9 mi	17.8% (±3.2 points)	Lower
Groton	3.5 mi	34.0% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park	4.2 mi	32.3% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Poquonock Bridge	4.4 mi	36.2% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
Noank	5.1 mi	14.1% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Niantic	5.5 mi	26.1% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waterford (community), CT (21.5%), Waterford, CT (17.8%), Noank, CT (14.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Long Hill (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region), CT (50.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
13	Salem	55.2% (±8.2 points)
14	Montville	54.2% (±5.0 points)
15	East Lyme	53.1% (±3.7 points)
16	Groton	46.3% (±3.5 points)
17	Windham	44.9% (±4.5 points)
18	Norwich	29.6% (±2.6 points)
19	New London	21.3% (±3.6 points)

Showing 7 of 19 places in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about New London

What is the most common way to heat a home in New London?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New London, used by 42.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New London heat with oil?

21.3% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in New London use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New London have electric heat?

29.6% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in New London heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New London town, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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