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To: ChuckHam

I agree.

Electric stoves are superior. And more popular. https://constructionflux.com/residential-construction/what-is-more-popular-gas-or-electric-stove

According to the 2024 U.S. Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 53% of U.S. households use electric ranges, while 41% rely on natural gas. The remaining 6% use propane, induction-only setups, or dual-fuel configurations. That’s a notable shift from 2015, when gas held a narrow 47%–45% edge over electric.


6 posted on 09/04/2026 10:58:44 AM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: DoodleBob

I have never had a gas stove in any of my houses. The reason is that I have never lived where there was a natural gas line in front of my residence since I moved to NH.

Growing up in WNY every house had a natural gas line in front. Here it is only available in the cities.
The three houses I have owned also had heating oil boiler furnaces and some type of wood or pellet stove. The only other options are propane. Electricity is not a great option to heat with around here. It gets too cold for heat pumps.


14 posted on 09/04/2026 11:06:51 AM PDT by woodbutcher1963
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To: DoodleBob

I use electric - because GAS IS NOT AN OPTION where I live. If free to choose, I’d use gas.


20 posted on 09/04/2026 11:13:17 AM PDT by Mr Rogers
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To: DoodleBob

53% of households use electric ranges because they mostly live in apartments.

What is the percent in single family homes? I bet it is overwhelmingly gas stoves.


43 posted on 09/04/2026 11:52:49 AM PDT by desertfreedom765
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To: DoodleBob

Only reason why that percentage went up that way is liberals banned install of gas appliances in major urban areas and states. That stat rose because one option was banned.


47 posted on 09/04/2026 12:02:03 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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