Is Electric Really Cheaper? Run the Numbers.

The push to electrify everything sounds compelling - until you look at your energy bill.

Propane delivers more BTUs per dollar, heats faster, and keeps working when the grid doesn't. Use our free comparison tool below to see exactly how propane stacks up against electricity for your home or business - based on real costs, not talking points.

  • Propane is up to twice as efficient as electric - A propane water heater, furnace, or dryer costs significantly less to operate than its electric equivalent when you factor in actual BTU output per dollar spent.
  • Electric rates in California are among the highest in the nation - With SCE and PG&E rates continuing to climb, the cost gap between propane and electric widens every year. See what that means for your specific usage.
  • Propane works when the power doesn't - Grid outages leave electric appliances useless. Propane keeps your heat, hot water, and cooking running regardless of what's happening on the lines.
  • The comparison is faster than you think - Input your current energy usage and see a side-by-side cost breakdown in seconds. No signup required.

Don't Let Rate Hikes Make the Decision For You

California electricity prices have increased significantly over the past decade, and projections point upward. Propane pricing, by contrast, is market-driven and increasingly stable, especially for customers on a delivery plan with Ted Johnson Propane.

Whether you're heating a home in the San Gabriel Valley, running a commercial kitchen, or managing a fleet, knowing your true cost-per-BTU is the first step to smarter energy decisions.

Ted Johnson Propane has been helping Southern California homes and businesses lower their energy costs since 1965. Reach out after you run your numbers, we'll show you exactly how to make the switch.

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Run My Comparison

Not ready to run the numbers? Let us do it for you.

Every home and business is different. What you pay for energy depends on how you heat, how much you use, and how your utility rates are structured. Sometimes a quick conversation reveals savings that a calculator can't.

Our team has helped Southern California homeowners and businesses make the switch to propane for over 60 years. We know the local rate environment, the common appliance configurations, and where the real savings tend to show up - and we're happy to walk you through it at no cost.

Fill out the form and one of our energy advisors will reach out with a personalized cost comparison based on your actual usage - no pressure, no obligation.

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