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Propane, Heating Oil & Energy Services in Columbia County, NY

Long Energy provides dependable propane delivery, heating oil service, and tank monitoring solutions throughout Columbia County. With a high concentration of rural homes, farm properties, and second residences, this county sees strong demand for propane heating, automatic delivery, and remote tank monitoring. Heating oil remains common in older homes and village centers, while propane continues to grow as the preferred fuel for newer and rural properties.

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🛢️ Heating Oil Delivery in Columbia County

Heating oil remains common in older homes, village centers, and historic properties throughout Hudson, Kinderhook, and Chatham.

  • 1,500 sq ft500–650 gallons Smaller homes

  • 1,500–2,000 sq ft650–850 gallons Most common

  • 2,000–2,500 sq ft850–1,050 gallons Older colonials

  • 2,500+ sq ft1,100–1,400 gallons Large rural homes

🌦️ Seasonal Energy Tips for Columbia County

Winter

  • Automatic delivery and monitoring prevent winter runouts

  • Keep tanks accessible during snow events

Spring

  • Ideal time to evaluate propane tank size and placement

  • Schedule system inspections after heavy usage

Summer

  • Best season for tank upgrades and system replacements

  • Summer propane and oil fills may offer cost advantages

Fall

  • Enroll in automatic delivery before peak demand

  • Schedule tune-ups for oil-fired systems

Towns & ZIP Codes We Serve in Columbia County

Hudson – 12534
Kinderhook / Valatie – 12106, 12184
Chatham / North Chatham – 12037, 12132
Ghent – 12075
Claverack – 12513
Livingston – 12541
Germantown – 12526
Hillsdale – 12529
Philmont, Copake, Ancram, Stockport, Austerlitz

🔥 Propane Delivery & Tank Services in Columbia County

Propane is the dominant heating fuel across much of Columbia County, especially in rural towns and newer homes without access to natural gas.

Propane services available:

  • Residential propane delivery

  • Above-ground and underground propane tank installation

  • Automatic propane delivery programs

  • Propane for heating, hot water, cooking & generators

  • Tank monitoring for primary and second homes

Why propane is popular in Columbia County:

  • Ideal for rural and off-grid properties

  • Clean-burning and efficient

  • Supports whole-home energy needs

  • Reliable for seasonal and weekend homes

Propane usage typically peaks December–February, accounting for approximately 40% of annual consumption.

📡 Tank Monitoring & Automatic Delivery

Because Columbia County includes many remote, seasonal, and second homes, tank monitoring is one of the most valuable services for homeowners.

Tank monitoring benefits:

  • Prevents runouts during winter

  • Ideal for second homes and rentals

  • Enables smarter automatic delivery

  • Reduces emergency service calls

Tank monitoring pairs especially well with propane systems and rural oil tanks.

Frequently asked questions

Let Us Know How We Can Help 

From Hudson to Chatham and across rural Columbia County, Long Energy delivers reliable propane, heating oil, and monitoring solutions backed by decades of experience.

Fill out this form or call us @ 
518-465-6647 

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