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Winter 2012
Time is Running Out
North Carolina Petroleum & Convenience Marketers
INSIDE: The Best Value · Energy Tips for 2012 · Your Delivery Options · Rebates
Now, with new oil heating equipment up to 15% more efficient than it was just a few years ago, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your system and take advantage of some rebates. These are limited time offers, so give us a call at (919) 782-4411 or visit ncoilheat.org today!
DID YOU KNOW?
Having Oilheat enables you to have a supply of fuel oil stored safely on your property. In extremely cold weather, natural gas customers can be subject to pressure drops in the pipelines. A severe pressure drop can result in total loss of heat.
Have you Heard? NC Oil Heat and NC News Network team up to produce radio ads on the benefits of oil heat. Visit www.ncoilheat.org to hear the spots.
Oilheat: Clean, Safe and Efficient. www.ncoilheat.org
Oilheat, The Best Value Over Time.
Over time, natural gas has generally been more expensive than Oilheat. That was the conclusion of a comprehensive study conducted by the Consumer Energy Council of America (CECA), the nation's senior public interest organization focusing on energy issues affecting consumers. Should I Make A Switch To Natural Gas? Bear in mind that the cost of installing a new gas system is up to $1900 more than a new Oilheat system, and chances are you’ll never see a return on that investment, let alone savings from lower heating bills. To homeowners with Oilheat, the CECA says conservation and insulation are the keys to lowering your heating costs. Even in warmer weather states like North Carolina, such efficiency efforts prove beneficial. If you’re determined to get a new system, you’re better off sticking with Oilheat and replacing or upgrading your existing system.
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More Than One Source for Oil One of the advantages Oilheat offers consumers is the freedom to choose your own vendor. Most towns have several oil heating companies from which to choose, many of which are family-owned. With gas, you are limited to the gas company in your town. Some of these oil heating companies offer full service heating oil. This is more than simply delivering fuel. They have a full-time well-trained staff who are on call 24-7 to service customer needs. If something goes wrong with your system the best vendors are typically at your home in 2 hours or less. An advantage of a full service company is that you are dealing with a professional service-oriented company
Have you Seen Our Web Site? If you haven’t visited our site lately, now is the perfect time. You can find an Oil Heat Contractor, see all the latest info relating to Oil Heat and the Realty industry, contests, rebate forms, watch training videos for employees in the industry, providing customers more information, and developing new products from NORA and much more. Take a look for yourself at www.ncoilheat.org.
that has your best interest at heart. They focus on service and the good ones will move heaven and earth for you. More progressive companies use an additive in their fuel that will help your system run more efficiently. By using these additives, failures and problem calls can be reduced by 30% or more.
Save m re Energy · Save up to 5% on your heating bill with a professional system tune-up and inspection · Close your kitchen vent, fireplace damper and closet doors when not in use. · More insulation can increase the efficiency of your Oilheat furnace by 30% · Change the windows. Consider new lowemissivity glass, which will decrease radiant heat loss without lowering visibility. · Arrange a budget or payment plan with your dealer, or ask him about Federal and North Carolina programs, like LIHEAP and CEAP, that could help you pay for your home heating oil this winter. Visit: oilheatamerica.com, oilheat.com, and our site, ncoilheat.org. We’re here to serve North Carolina’s homeowners.