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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 5 Damariscotta Suppliers

Oil Prices in Damariscotta, ME

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Colby & Gale	Call for price	No	No
CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Main Street Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Boothbay Energy	Call for price	No	No
Carter's Propane Service	Call for price	No	No

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Damariscotta, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Damariscotta, ME

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Damariscotta Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Damariscotta, used by 441 or 52.69% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Damariscotta homeowners is propane, used by 199 homes (23.78%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (88), electricity (56), natural gas (37), and other fuels (41).

Damariscotta Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Damariscotta Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	441	52.7%
Propane	199	23.8%
Wood	88	10.5%
Electricity	56	6.7%
Natural Gas	37	4.4%
Other Fuels	36	4.3%
Solar	5	0.6%

Heating oil (52.7%)

Propane (23.8%)

Wood (10.5%)

Electricity (6.7%)

Natural gas (4.4%)

Other fuels (4.3%)

Solar (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Damariscotta

Heating oil has become less popular in Damariscotta. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 665 to 441, a 33.68% drop.

Damariscotta Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	786
2012	665
2013	657
2014	642
2015	623
2016	561
2017	584
2018	584
2019	567
2020	537
2021	487
2022	441

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Damariscotta

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 120 to 199.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 37.

Electricity use for home heating in Damariscotta

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Damariscotta. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 35 to 56, a 60.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Damariscotta

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, 5 homes in Damariscotta are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Damariscotta, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Damariscotta homeowners purchased a total of 316,317 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Damariscotta ranks 176^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Damariscotta ranks 2124^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Damariscotta’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 Damariscotta, the average outside temperature was 5.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Damariscotta Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.4° F
2023 - 2024	32.4° F

Damariscotta Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Damariscotta homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Damariscotta 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Damariscotta. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Damariscotta 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 Damariscotta include Boothbay Energy and Carter's Propane Service.

Damariscotta Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Damariscotta: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Damariscotta: 18 miles

Average Number Of Damariscotta Homes Served Per Company: 88 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Damariscotta Oil Company: 63,263 gallons per year

Damariscotta, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 441 households in Damariscotta, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Damariscotta, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

52% of Damariscotta, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Damariscotta, ME Households	Damariscotta, ME Heating Oil Households
837	441

5 Damariscotta, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 316,316 gallons of heating oil delivered to Damariscotta, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Damariscotta, ME community relies on its 5 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 Damariscotta, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Citgo in Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Damariscotta, ME.

Damariscotta Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.