Firewood frenzy as sky-high heating oil prices drive more homeowners to feel the burn

Chestnuts may not be the only thing roasting on an open fire in New Jersey this holiday season.

News 12 Staff

Nov 23, 2022, 11:21 AM

Updated 846 days ago

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Chestnuts may not be the only thing roasting on an open fire in New Jersey this holiday season.
The sky-high price of home heating oil is prompting homeowners to transition away from burning gas and burn firewood instead.
Amy Mocarsky says she made the change after discovering a transition to gas or electric would cost nearly $20,000.
"I know it can't be the complete alternative to oil heat because I won't be home 24/7, but while I am home, I'm going to be burning firewood to help and decreasing that cost."