heating oil

Published
February 13, 2023

Heating fuel Valentine’s promotion warms hearts of Midcoast suppliers, residents

Local heating supplier M.W. Sewall is one of 10 companies across the state participating in this year's Fuel Your Love campaign, which will offer residents thousands of gallons of free heating fuel.
Published
February 7, 2023

Heat pumps boom in Maine, despite frigid cold and oil industry pushback

In Maine, exorbitant oil and gas prices have motivated people to switch to heat pumps, prompting the fossil fuel industry to step up its efforts to beat back the trend.
Published
January 25, 2023

Heating fuel prices and supply stabilize as winter weather sets in

Warmer weather across the region allowed suppliers to catch up, stock up.
Published
January 22, 2023

Analysis: Maine’s green goals shaded by oil and gas dependence

Maine has bold clean-energy aspirations. This winter shows we’re a long way from kicking our fossil-fuel habit.
Published
November 29, 2022

New England senators seek help to avoid energy disruptions

The rising cost of heating oil is a Northeast problem since 4.1 million households in the region rely on heating oil during the winter.
Published
November 7, 2022

Even before winter’s arrival, Mainers are relying on heating assistance

The cost of heating oil is far more expensive than last season, but the Maine State Housing Authority has less money than it did last winter and more families to assist.
Published
November 2, 2022

Biden spending $4.5 billion to help lower home heating costs

The money will be made available through a low-income home energy assistance program.
Published
October 30, 2022

How to save money when trying to stay warm

Here are 10 DIY tips to help keep your home warm this winter. Some don't cost a cent, and others are inexpensive.
Published
October 30, 2022

Winter heating forecast: A perfect storm of high prices, tight supply, global chaos

The Russia-Ukraine war, lagging supplies and limited refining are creating havoc in the heating oil market, and Maine is especially vulnerable.
Published
October 30, 2022

It’s not the worth of warmth people are worried about. It’s the price of warmth.

Oil costs are at record highs, electricity rates are increasing and temperatures are dropping. The result could be a crisis for Maine residents this winter.