The 2007-2008 Heating Season: We Will Weather It Together

Although the weather was unusually warm this past winter, chances are we won't be so lucky this coming heating season. With energy prices forecast to remain high, we want to remind all Long Islanders to conserve energy whenever possible. Make sure your heating system is running at peak efficiency and take the following steps to save even more.

Weatherize your home with weather-stripping around doors and windows and insulation in crawl spaces and the attic. Seal air leaks on the exterior of your home with caulking. Install storm windows and doors. Insulate your water heater and hot water pipes. Seal and insulate ducts. Replace old windows or apply clear plastic film.

Install a programmable thermostat. These "smart" devices automatically adjust room temperature settings to energy-saving levels while you're sleeping or away from home, eliminating wasteful energy usage.

Buy Energy Star®-rated appliances. By choosing Energy Star for every appliance in your home, you can save up to 20% on your energy bills. That means weatherizing your homes paying less for your fuel can mean significant savings.

We want to thank Long Islanders for exercising smart conservation measures, which have helped them to use less fuel and keep demand, and therefore prices, lower. And we encourage everyone to keep on conserving - not only will you benefit, but so will our earth!

Fortunately, Oilheat has always been a fuel that comes with a host of value-added services that help you get the most out of every drop. (For more information on these services, click here.)

Now, as always, we are working hard to help you get the most for your energy dollar. We thank you for choosing Oilheat. Historically, it has always delivered value, comfort and dependability that are second to none.