How are homes heated in Green Township, MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Green Township, used by 55.9% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.3% heat with utility gas.
5.0% heat with electricity.
2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 21.3% (±8.1 points)
- Electricity
- 5.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.0%
Heating fuel in Green Township
| Fuel used most | Green Township | Alpena County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.3% (±8.1 points) | 63.6% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.0% (±3.0 points) | 9.4% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 55.9% (±8.7 points) | 15.0% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.3% (±5.6 points) | 9.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.9% | 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 Green Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Alpena County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Green Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Alpena County (9.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (12.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Green Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Township | — | 5.0% (±3.0 points) | — |
| Hillman | 6.3 mi | 15.7% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Wilson Township (Alpena County) | 8.6 mi | 4.8% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rust Township | 9.2 mi | 5.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellington Township | 9.4 mi | 3.9% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillman Township | 11 mi | 8.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ossineke Township | 11 mi | 3.4% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Rapids Township | 12 mi | 4.7% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avery Township | 13 mi | 0.6% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avery Township, MI (0.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hillman, MI (15.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Alpena County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Township (Alpena County) | 5.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 2 | Wellington Township | 5.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 3 | Long Rapids Township | 4.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 4 | Ossineke Township | 4.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 5 | Maple Ridge Township (Alpena County) | 2.5% (±2.7 points) |
| 6 | Green Township | 2.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Alpena Township | 1.1% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sanborn Township | 1.1% (±1.3 points) |
| 9 | Alpena | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
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 Green Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Green Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Green Township, used by 55.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Green Township heat with oil?
2.0% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Green Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Green Township have electric heat?
5.0% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Green Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Green township, Alpena County, Michigan (county subdivision:34740, in state:26 county:007).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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