I recently learned that propane buyers groups exist and I wanted to hear about experiences with them in NH. Fees to join seem to vary widely, and it's unclear (in most cases) what the historical savings are as compared to not joining. So, I'd love to learn more, if anyone has any experience with them.

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Peeeculiar t1_ir7bat3 wrote on October 5, 2022 at 9:18 PM

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When considering them you definitely want to understand re: the removal of your existing tanks (including possible excavation) who will pay for removal and installation. I know that in my neck of the woods a bunch of folks got in on one (I don't recall the company) and there were no out of pocket cost to the customers for tank swaps/removal of inground tanks - but that in some cases there may be expense to customer for this.

5nd t1_ir7hgli wrote on October 5, 2022 at 10:00 PM

#39,808

Our town energy alliance is a $35 annual fee and they're going for $2.66/gallon of propane for the year starting 9/1.

There may be a fee depending on your current supplier. Mine was $200 annually. My tank is owned by a company not involved but they were willing to sell it to the new provider.

agirlhasnofiretokens t1_ir7j0q9 wrote on October 5, 2022 at 10:11 PM

#39,873

Replying to 5nd (#39,808)

My dad is a member of this too and recommends it. I keep meaning to look into it myself.

natchgreyes OP t1_ir7m82j wrote on October 5, 2022 at 10:35 PM

#40,025

Replying to Peeeculiar (#39,505)

Thank you for that insight. I do have a buried 500 gallon in-ground tank, so a tank dig-up/replace would be quite an event.

ParfaitElegant5913 t1_ir87sxv wrote on October 6, 2022 at 1:29 AM

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Keene area here. Our old supplier Rymes turned into a really shitty company with a really shitty new owner so we joined the local group and we are paying $2.60/gallon and surprisingly it didn't cost anything to have the old tank removed (dug up) or the new one added.

itsMalarky t1_ir8gnw3 wrote on October 6, 2022 at 2:44 AM

#41,432

Our town costs me like...30 bucks a year, and locks in my rate under $3. I rent my tank from eastern and they give me the our town rate whenever they deliver.

They'll sometimes negotiate a tank swap if needed

picklehaub t1_ir9royd wrote on October 6, 2022 at 12:07 PM

#43,458

Replying to ParfaitElegant5913 (#41,026)

New ownership (Superior) gutted the local offices, long time staff bailed when longtime management was sent packing. Not a pretty situation.

flatpackjack t1_irabz64 wrote on October 6, 2022 at 2:45 PM

#44,774

Our town Energy Alliance is great, but may be locked down for this year. Give them a look: https://ourtownenergyalliance.com/

dilznoofus t1_ircn0za wrote on October 7, 2022 at 12:47 AM

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Replying to ParfaitElegant5913 (#41,026)

what is the local group? we're in Walpole and I recently got delivery from Rymes, was $4/gal. It's not a primary source for us but I'd much rather get signed up for a cheaper price!

ParfaitElegant5913 t1_ircvxnq wrote on October 7, 2022 at 2:02 AM

#49,395

Replying to dilznoofus (#48,977)

Not as "local" as I thought, but we signed up with Our Town Energy Alliance (which I see everyone has mentioned here).

Edit: I've also heard good things about Hilltop Energy Buyers Group.