Posted: September 28, 2026
If you’ve heard rumors that oilheat is a thing of the past, it’s worth taking a closer look.
For decades, heating oil has kept Central Maine homes warm through harsh winters, and both the fuel and the equipment that use it have changed significantly over time.
Today’s oilheat systems, paired with dependable heating oil delivery from Sail Energy, continue to provide reliable home comfort for many Maine homeowners.
Heating oil continues to appeal to homeowners who value having their fuel supply stored right on their property.
That onsite storage means homeowners are not dependent on a natural gas pipeline for their heating fuel. However, most modern oil-fired furnaces and boilers still require electricity to operate components such as burners, controls, blowers, and circulator pumps, so they may not continue running during a power outage unless backup power is available.
Heating oil customers may also have access to delivery programs and pricing options that can make fuel management and budgeting more predictable.
Your haircut isn’t the only thing that’s changed in the last few decades. So has heating oil.
Sail Energy delivers ultra-low-sulfur heating oil, or ULSHO, which contains significantly less sulfur than older heating oil formulations.
Lower sulfur content helps reduce sulfur-related emissions and can also support cleaner operation inside heating equipment. With fewer deposits forming on components, properly maintained furnaces and boilers may operate more efficiently and require less cleaning than older systems using higher-sulfur fuel.
Combined with advances in heating equipment and regular professional maintenance, today’s heating oil can provide cleaner, more efficient performance than earlier generations of oilheat.
One of the challenges of heating with oil is keeping track of your tank level and remembering when to schedule your next delivery. Sail Energy’s Automatic Delivery programs are designed to make that easier.
Sail Energy’s Flex and Total Comfort Automatic Delivery programs use factors such as a household’s previous fuel usage and outdoor temperatures to help estimate when another delivery will be needed.
Benefits of Automatic Delivery include:
Sail Energy also plans ahead when severe weather is expected, helping customers maintain a dependable fuel supply during periods of high demand.
Rather than disappearing, oilheat has continued to evolve. Homeowners who partner with Sail Energy can enjoy the familiar comfort of heating oil along with modern fuel, equipment, and delivery options that make home heating easier to manage.
Become a Sail Energy customer today and enjoy greater peace of mind about your home’s heating oil supply.
