Types of fuel used in our home?

Natural Gas

- A fossil fuel that is piped into homes for heating, cooking, and water heating.
- Advantages: Convenient, efficient, relatively inexpensive.
- Disadvantages: May not be available in all areas, can be dangerous if leaks occur.

Propane

- A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that is delivered to homes in tanks.
- Advantages: Can be used in areas without natural gas, relatively clean-burning.
- Disadvantages: More expensive than natural gas, tanks can be bulky.

Electricity

- A form of energy that is used to power appliances, lighting, and heating systems.
- Advantages: Versatile, can be generated from renewable sources.
- Disadvantages: Expensive in some areas, outages can occur during storms.

Oil

- A fossil fuel that is burned in furnaces or boilers to generate heat.
- Advantages: Can be stored for long periods, provides reliable heat.
- Disadvantages: Expensive, can release harmful emissions, not environmentally friendly.

Wood

- A renewable resource that is burned in wood stoves or fireplaces to generate heat.
- Advantages: Can be relatively inexpensive, cozy and inviting.
- Disadvantages: Requires regular maintenance, can be time-consuming to use.

Coal

- A fossil fuel that is burned in boilers or furnaces to generate heat.
- Advantages: Relatively inexpensive.
- Disadvantages: Releases harmful emissions, not environmentally friendly.

Other Fuel Sources

- Solar energy: Used to generate electricity or heat water using solar panels.
- Geothermal energy: Used to heat or cool homes using the earth's natural heat.
- Biofuels: Fuels derived from renewable plant or animal materials, such as biodiesel and ethanol.