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Times -Advocate, December 30, 1981
Page 17
Fuel for thought...
WHY SPEND $1,600."
TO RECEIVE A GRANT OF X560.?
WHY THEN
switch from your oil heating
system just to get an $800.00
government rebate?
Assuming you could convert from oil The Government gives you 5800.00
to another energy efficient heating you pay tax (assuming30%) $240.00
system at a cost of =1,600.00 your net refund
(which is taxable)
(which is taxable)
$560.00
Your actual cost of conversion would be $1040.00
(:1600.00 minus '560.00)
RECOGNIZE THE OIL ADVANTAGE!
1 • THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF HEATING OILI
Alberta at present has a 75 year reserve including syn-
thetics) of oil. Your energy security is guaranteed with oil
by a variety of suppliers, you're not stuck with natural gas
or electricity. When Crud• 011 is distilled, certain products
must result. For every 35 gallons of gasoline you must
produce 11 gallons of Heating 011. What will we do with it
except heat our homes!
2* OIL FURNACES HAVE A HIGHER EFFICIENCY
Most gas furnaces today have a lower efficiency than oil
furnaces, improvements in the design of natural gas fur-
naces are being worked on. These changes should
dramatically improve the efficiency of the furnace but until
they are fully developed, perhaps you should wait.
3 • IT IS COSTLY TO CONVERT
Compare the cost of making a change against the an-
ticipated savings. Include the cost of borrowing and assess
your saving. Remember that the cost of all commonly used
fuels is continually increasing.
4 • LARGE LOCAL STORAGE
Large local storage gives you freedom
adequate fuel supply.
from worry of
5. SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE
*No pilot Tight - safe, automatic Ignition.
*No need for costly liner in chimney.
*No problem with pressure drop in supply lines.
*No fixed charge added Into your fuel bills.
*24 Hour Emergency Service.
6. WE VALUE YOUR BUSINESS
You have your choice of local oil suppliers wanting to serve
you because they are aware that if you are not satisifled,
you still have the choice of taking your valued business to
another oil supplier.
BEFORE YOU CONVERT
FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOU COULD SAVE BY CONSERVING!
SPONSORED BY YOUR AREA F
BP
Don Cowan
Exeter 235-2616
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Exeter 235-1820
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235-2081
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Surrounding Area.
Call toll free 1-800-265-4265
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Fuels
Exeter 235-0853
COOP
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262-3002