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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Energy | Call for price | No | No |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rockland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Rockland, used by 1,828 or 57.83% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rockland homeowners is propane, used by 623 homes (19.71%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (432), wood (255), other fuels (60), and other fuels (60).
Rockland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Rockland Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,828 | 57.8% |
| Propane | 623 | 19.7% |
| Electricity | 432 | 13.7% |
| Wood | 255 | 8.1% |
| Other Fuels | 60 | 1.9% |
| Natural Gas | 15 | 0.5% |
Heating oil (57.8%)
Propane (19.7%)
Electricity (13.7%)
Wood (8.1%)
Other fuels (1.9%)
Natural gas (0.5%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rockland
Heating oil has become less popular in Rockland. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,415 to 1,828, a 24.31% drop.
Rockland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,415 |
| 2012 | 2,427 |
| 2013 | 2,410 |
| 2014 | 2,249 |
| 2015 | 2,350 |
| 2016 | 2,328 |
| 2017 | 2,402 |
| 2018 | 2,311 |
| 2019 | 2,316 |
| 2020 | 2,269 |
| 2021 | 2,037 |
| 2022 | 1,828 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rockland
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 484 to 623.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 15.
Electricity use for home heating in Rockland
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rockland. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 317 to 432, a 36.28% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Rockland
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.
Homeowners in Rockland have not yet adopted solar heating.
Rockland, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Rockland homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Rockland ranks 46th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Rockland ranks 604th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Rockland’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Rockland, the average outside temperature was 1.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Rockland Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 33° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.3° F |
Rockland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Rockland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Rockland 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Rockland. Full service companies such as Maritime Energy 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 Rockland 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 Rockland include undefined and undefined.
Rockland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Rockland: 1 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Rockland: 18 miles
Average Number Of Rockland Homes Served Per Company: 1,828 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Rockland Oil Company: 1,311,173 gallons per year
Rockland, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,828 households in Rockland, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rockland, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
57% of Rockland, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Rockland, ME Households | Rockland, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3,161 | 1,828 |
1 Rockland, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rockland, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rockland, ME community relies on its 1 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 Rockland, ME, 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 Rockland, ME.
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