10/21/2026
Heating Your Home Shouldn't Be a Financial Burden. Help Is Available.
We know that the rising cost of heating oil is frightening for many Maine families. As temperatures begin to drop, the thought of filling your oil tank can bring real financial anxiety, especially when household budgets are already stretched thin.
If you're worried about how you'll afford to heat your home this winter, please explore the following resources:
Maine Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) https://www.mainehousing.org/.../energy/energydetails/liheap
AIO (KNOX COUNTY) (207)596-1043
CHIP (LINCOLN COUNTY) (207)380-9276
KVCAP (KENNEBEC/SOMERSET COUNTY) (207)859-1500
PENQUIS (KNOX COUNTY) (207)596-0361
WALDO CAP (WALDO COUNTY) (207)338-6809
You can also check with your local town office or church. Please do not wait until your tank is empty to call/apply. We encourage you to share this post, if you can. Someone you know may need this information but may not know where to turn.
And for those who are able to do so, please consider donating directly to AIO https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/ or, as some of our customers have done recently, you can donate funds through Maritime Energy's "Warm Community Fund", which helps families in need. At the end of the day, we're more than just an energy company. We're part of this community, and we believe that no one should have to face a cold Maine winter without heat