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Map of the COD Fuel Oil Delivery Service Area for CM

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Central Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Central Maine, used by 55,260 or 63.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Central Maine homeowners is wood, used by 11,256 homes (13.01%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (10,531), electricity (7,119), natural gas (2,783), and other fuels (1,785).

Central Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Central Maine Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	55,260	63.87%
Wood	11,256	13.01%
Propane	10,531	12.17%
Electricity	7,119	8.23%
Natural Gas	2,783	3.22%
Other Fuels	1,267	1.46%
Solar	260	0.30%
No Fuel	198	0.23%
Coal	60	0.07%

Heating oil (63.87)

Wood (13.01)

Propane (12.17)

Electricity (8.23)

Natural gas (3.22)

Other fuels (1.46)

Solar (0.30)

No fuel (0.23)

Coal (0.07)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Central Maine

Heating oil has become less popular in Central Maine. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 58,600 to 55,260, a 5.70% drop.

Central Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	63,824
2012	62,207
2013	60,081
2014	58,600
2015	57,219
2016	55,212
2017	54,342
2018	54,762
2019	55,166
2020	55,978
2021	55,166
2022	55,260

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Central Maine

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,471 to 10,531.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 392 to 2,783.

Electricity use for home heating in Central Maine

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Central Maine. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,642 to 7,119, a 169.45% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Central Maine

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Currently, 260 homes in Central Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1200.00% increase from 2014, when only 20 homes had installed active solar heating.

Central Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Central Maine homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 39 heating oil companies that serve Central Maine is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Central Maine. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Central Maine homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Central Maine include Litchfield Fuel Co and O'Farrell Energy.

Central Maine Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Central Maine: 39 companies

Average Number Of Central Maine Homes Served Per Company: 1,416 homes

Central Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 681,094 households in Central Maine heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Central Maine temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

67% of Central Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Central Maine Households	Central Maine Heating Oil Households
1.0M	681,094

39 Central Maine Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 247 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Central Maine homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Central Maine community relies on its 39 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Central Maine, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Pbt in Brewer, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Central Maine.

Central Maine Heating Oil FAQs

How much is home heating oil in Central Maine?

Home heating oil is $2.97 per gallon right now, on average in Central Maine. Today's oil prices in Central Maine range from the cheapest price of $2.84 to the most expensive price of $3.59 right now per gallon for a 100-gallon heating oil delivery, depending on the oil company you use and the delivery address.

How much does heating oil cost per month in Central Maine?

Heating oil costs $134.60 per month in Central Maine (averaged over 12 months), totalling $1749.79 per year. On a cost per delivery basis, this equates to 4 deliveries of $437.45 per delivery.

How much heating oil will a home in Central Maine use in the upcoming week?

In the upcoming week, the temperature in Central Maine is expected to drop to a low of 44.8°F. The average 1,500 square foot house will burn 11.8485 gallons of heating oil.

How does the price per gallon of heating oil in Central Maine compare to the national average?

Today, The Central Maine average heating oil price is $0.01/gal cheaper than the U.S. average.

How many gallons of heating oil does a home in Central Maine burn annually?

A 1,500 square foot home in Central Maine uses an average of 616.12 gallons each year.