Over $135 million, and more is on the way. Gov. Janet Mills says the incentives are reducing the state’s reliance on heating oil.
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Many U.S. families to get a break on winter heating costs, but uncertainties persist
Natural gas prices are projected to decline, but the prospect of war in the Middle East could change things.
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New wood heat options come with climate trade-offs
Maine’s forests are crucial to both absorbing carbon emissions and providing alternatives to high oil costs.
Posted inTimes Record
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Political maneuvers insult the Maine people waiting for help
Last week’s vote on heating assistance, and the blame game that ensued, took the focus away from the only place it should be.
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Natural gas exporters: Market to be tight until 2025
Natural gas prices have skyrocketed worldwide following the Russian invasion of Ukraine this year.
Posted inOpinion
The Maine Millennial: Brace yourself for the cost of heating this winter – and ask for help if you need it
Growing up in a large, drafty farmhouse, I learned a thing or two about conserving warmth.
Posted inTimes Record
With winter closing in, Topsham business raises funds to help seniors heat their homes
The cost of heating oil in Maine has increased by 65% over the last year.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Use obscene oil profits to heat homes this winter
People in Maine and elsewhere shouldn’t struggle to buy essentials while multinational corporations make record profits.
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Gov. Mills seeks more federal aid for heating assistance
With 60 percent of homes relying on oil heat, Gov. Janet Mills said residents are ‘distinctly vulnerable’ to high oil prices this winter and more funding is needed for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.