I will be building a house near Daytona Beach next year and wonder if propane is a viable alternative to electric.
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No NG? Other wise yes, LS&B.
Natural gas is preferable to propane, and probably available there. But if not, I think the propane would possibly be better than electric. The costs of both per therm vary, and sometimes propane may not provide a large advantage over electric.