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Map of the COD Fuel Oil Delivery Service Area for ME

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Maine, used by 284,676 or 59.19% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Maine homeowners is propane, used by 62,744 homes (13.05%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (46,335), electricity (45,852), wood (36,575), and other fuels (12,863).

Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Maine Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	284,676	59.19%
Propane	62,744	13.05%
Natural Gas	46,335	9.63%
Electricity	45,852	9.53%
Wood	36,575	7.60%
Other Fuels	8,669	1.80%
No Fuel	1,985	0.41%
Solar	1,631	0.34%
Coal	578	0.12%

Heating oil (59.19)

Propane (13.05)

Natural gas (9.63)

Electricity (9.53)

Wood (7.60)

Other fuels (1.80)

No fuel (0.41)

Solar (0.34)

Coal (0.12)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Maine

Heating oil has become less popular in Maine. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 286,083 to 284,676, a 0.49% drop.

Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	330,891
2012	323,659
2013	314,214
2014	306,081
2015	298,972
2016	291,806
2017	287,069
2018	286,083
2019	285,451
2020	287,940
2021	285,388
2022	284,676

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Maine

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 47,174 to 62,744.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 40,572 to 46,335.

Electricity use for home heating in Maine

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Maine. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 28,653 to 45,852, a 60.03% increase.

Solar use for home heating in 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, 1,631 homes in Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 143.43% increase from 2018, when only 670 homes had installed active solar heating.

Maine Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Maine homeowners purchased a total of 204 million gallons of heating oil.

Short Term Trends

Maine’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 Maine, the average outside temperature was 15.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Maine Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2022 - 2023	37.2° F
Winter 2021 - 2022	21.6° F

Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Maine homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 163 heating oil companies that serve 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 19 “full-service” oil companies that serve Maine. Full service companies such as Alfred Oil or Beaupre Fuel 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 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 Maine include Carroll Fuel Company J P and Quality Fuels Llc.

Maine Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Maine: 163 companies

Average Number Of Maine Homes Served Per Company: 1,746 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Maine Oil Company: 1,515,006 gallons per year

Maine Heating Oil FAQ's

How much is home heating oil in Maine?

Home heating oil is $3.02 per gallon right now, on average in Maine. Today's oil prices in Maine range from the cheapest price of $2.88 to the most expensive price of $3.20 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 Maine?

Heating oil costs $88.37 per month in Maine (averaged over 12 months), totalling $1148.84 per year. On a cost per delivery basis, this equates to 4 deliveries of $287.21 per delivery.

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

In the upcoming week, the temperature in Maine is expected to drop to a low of 53.5°F. The average 1,500 square foot house will burn 7.67123 gallons of heating oil.

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

Today, The Maine average heating oil price is $0.05/gal cheaper than the U.S. average.

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

A 1,500 square foot home in Maine uses an average of 398.90 gallons each year.