Maine Winter Heating Guide

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The Governor’s Energy Office 2024 Winter Heating Guide contains resources for Maine people to help stay warm this winter and find heating assistance if needed. 

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Download our printable guide (PDF) for distribution in your community, agency or organization. 

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Prepare for Winter

  • Stay Informed: The Governor’s Energy Office tracks heating fuel prices to help consumers make informed energy decisions. The office has also shared a breakdown of heating fuel usage by type of fuel, updated October 2024 and available to download here.
  • Tune Up: Schedule your annual heating system maintenance as soon as possible to ensure it is operating most efficiently.
  • Energy Efficiency: Weatherizing your home and installing a high efficiency heat pump can help you save money this winter and use less fuel. Learn more about incentives and get energy saving tips from EfficiencyMaine and MaineHousing.
  • Lock Your Price: Some consumers may elect to lock a heating fuel price to have price predictability and guard against rising prices. If your dealer offers a contract, and you decide to lock in a price, please read the contract terms carefully and understand all parts of the contract before signing. Fixed-price contracts between a customer and dealer are binding once signed.
  • Automatic Delivery: Ask your heating fuel provider about automatic delivery. Your provider will monitor your fuel usage, so you won’t accidently run out of fuel. Automatic delivery also offers added security in the unlikely event of supply disruptions or very cold/inclement weather. 
  • Propane: If you heat with propane, read our Propane Consumer Guide (PDF), which includes information on obtaining a good price, changing suppliers and potential start-up fees.
  • Wood Heating: If you use wood to heat your home, read this firewood guide prepared by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

Winter Energy Resources 

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)Weatherization Assistance ProgramLow Income Assistance ProgramNatural Gas Customer DiscountsEnergy Efficiency InvestmentsElectricity Bill AssistanceCentral Heating Improvement ProgramMaineHousing’s Heat Pump ProgramMEMA’s Alternative Heat Source Safety GuideDIY Energy Efficiency Ideas

Energy Assistance Agencies

Governor’s Energy Office (GEO)MaineHousingEfficiency MainePublic Utilities Commission (PUC)Office of the Public Advocate (OPA)