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Many U.S. families to get a break on winter heating costs, but uncertainties persist

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Natural gas prices are projected to decline, but the prospect of war in the Middle East could change things.

Business, Maine, News

New wood heat options come with climate trade-offs

by Annie Ropeik The Maine Monitor May 29, 2023August 8, 2024

Maine’s forests are crucial to both absorbing carbon emissions and providing alternatives to high oil costs.

Times Record

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

by John Terhune February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

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.

Business, Maine, News

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

by Anna Phillips The Washington Post February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

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.

Business, Maine

Heating fuel prices and supply stabilize as winter weather sets in

by Christopher Wheelock January 25, 2023January 26, 2023

Warmer weather across the region allowed suppliers to catch up, stock up.

Op-eds, Opinion

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

by Tux Turkel January 22, 2023January 21, 2023

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

Business, Maine, New England, News

New England senators seek help to avoid energy disruptions

by SUSAN HAIGH and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

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.

Business, Maine, News

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

by Hannah LaClaire November 7, 2022November 8, 2022

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.