The release of the funds, which comes as Mainers face near-record heating oil prices, is one of the earliest in recent memory.
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Maine heating fund, even with leftover money, won’t go as far this winter
MaineHousing is using about $4 million leftover from last year.
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Janet Mills urges action on heating assistance as Maine braces for cold
The governor wrote to Maine’s congressional delegation Friday demanding more money for low-income heating assistance, while G7 countries pledged to release more oil into international markets.
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Can I add a wood stove to my home in Augusta? | Fact brief
State law generally allows homeowners to install solid-fuel equipment, such as wood stoves, provided they meet certain standards.
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Price of heating oil breaks record set in 2022
At $6.02 per gallon, the cost of heating oil is up 81% from this time last year.
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Heating oil costs are nearing the record set in 2022. Mainers are paying attention.
Fuel costs 74% more than it did at this point last year, the Maine Department of Energy Resources said, and the continuing war in Iran is likely to put more pressure on the market.
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6 ways to cut your electricity use during a heat wave
Actions as simple as closing the curtains and grilling your dinner outdoors can trim summertime power costs.
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Maine heating oil prices up more than 20% since last week, state says
Prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran late last month.
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Incentives, rebates still available, but federal heat pump help runs out Dec. 31
Homeowners must act quickly to use federal tax credits, though state programs will remain in place.
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Mainers are building energy-saving window inserts for one another
WindowDressers, a Rockland-based nonprofit, offers low- and no-cost inserts that trap heat indoors and can lower bills during the winter. Want some? You’ll need to lend a hand.