How are homes heated in Greenbush Township (Alcona County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Greenbush Township (Alcona County), MI, 2020–2024
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Greenbush Township (Alcona County), used by 59.7% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.8% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 59.7% (±8.4 points)
Electricity: 3.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Greenbush Township (Alcona County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Greenbush Township (Alcona County)	Alcona County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	59.7% (±8.4 points)	36.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±4.5 points)	1.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.8% (±3.4 points)	5.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	22.2% (±5.1 points)	35.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	10.3% (±4.3 points)	17.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.0% (±5.6 points)	3.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.5 points)	0.5%	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 Greenbush Township (Alcona County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Alcona County (1.6%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Greenbush Township (Alcona County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Alcona County (5.9%).

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 Greenbush Township (Alcona County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Greenbush Township (Alcona County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Greenbush Township (Alcona County)	—	3.8% (±3.4 points)	—
Harrisville Township	7.1 mi	6.8% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mikado Township	7.3 mi	1.9% (±1.8 points)	Not measurably different
Gustin Township	8.5 mi	10.1% (±5.0 points)	Higher
Harrisville	8.6 mi	20.9% (±9.5 points)	Higher
Au Sable	9.2 mi	7.3% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lincoln	9.9 mi	27.6% (±10.9 points)	Higher
Oscoda Charter Township	10 mi	10.6% (±3.5 points)	Higher
Au Sable Charter Township	11 mi	5.3% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gustin Township, MI (10.1%), Harrisville, MI (20.9%), Lincoln, MI (27.6%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Alcona County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Gustin Township	1.5% (±1.4 points)
6	Curtis Township	1.4% (±1.1 points)
7	Mitchell Township	0.8% (±1.2 points)
8	Caledonia Township (Alcona County)	0.6% (±0.8 points)
9	Hawes Township	0.2% (±0.4 points)
10 (tie)	Harrisville	0.0% (±11.8 points)
10 (tie)	Greenbush Township (Alcona County)	0.0% (±4.5 points)
10 (tie)	Millen Township	0.0% (±13.8 points)

Showing 8 of 12 places in Alcona County, 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 Greenbush Township (Alcona County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Greenbush Township (Alcona County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Greenbush Township (Alcona County), used by 59.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Greenbush Township (Alcona County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Greenbush Township (Alcona County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Greenbush Township (Alcona County) have electric heat?

3.8% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Greenbush Township (Alcona County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenbush township, Alcona County, Michigan

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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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