Today's modern Oilheat is efficient, safe, and economical. With all of Oilheat's benefits, it's no wonder that so many households depend on it for complete comfort.

Oilheat has a generous supply.

When it comes to Oilheat, there will always be an abundant supply - even during the coldest months. In fact, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in the United States has a capacity of 727 million barrels - the world's largest emergency oil stockpile - in addition to a two-million-barrel heating oil reserve. There are over 50 oil producing countries, and the U.S. is not dependent on any one country or region for its supply. However, most of the United States oil imports come from our neighbors to the north and south: Canada and Mexico.

Crude Oil Imports Top 10 Countries, April 2009

	Country	Productivity (bbl/day)
1.	Saudi Arabia	9,021,000
2.	Russia	8,420,000
3.	United States	7,800,000
4.	Iran	3,963,000
5.	Mexico	3,460,000
6.	China	3,310,000
7.	Norway	3,110,000
8.	Canada	2,648,000
9.	European Union	2,648,000
10.	Venezuela	2,600,000

Oilheat is clean.

Today's Oilheat burns 95% cleaner than it did in the 1970s. The Federal Clean Air Act does not regulate emissions produced by residential Oilheat equipment because negligible amounts are created. Also, low-sulfur products and biofuels will further reduce the already near-zero emissions. Oilheat is non-toxic and biodegradable; therefore, if there happened to be a leak from an oil storage tank, it would not threaten the environment.

Oilheat is convenient.

With oil, you have control over your heat. Oilheat customers benefit from having their fuel source stored safely in a corrosion-resistant tank on their property, with no need to worry about the weather or disruptions in their fuel supply. Modern oil tanks are more leak-proof than ever before, resulting in one quarter of 1% of all tanks ever having a leak. Also, optional attractive tank enclosures provide additional protection for aboveground tanks that can be conveniently located in the garage, basement or next to the home. Click here to find out more information on heating oil storage tanks.

Oilheat is economical.

You get more bang for your energy buck when you use oil for your heating system. In the northeast, Oilheat has been a consistently economical fuel. And, according to the Energy Information Administration, consumers are spending less of their disposable income on oil and energy than they did in 1981.* The value of Oilheat increases even more when you replace your old equipment with a new, high-efficiency heating system.
*Source: EIA, This Week in Petroleum, Jan. 16, 2008

Oilheat is efficient.

Because of major technological advancements in the Oilheating industry, some Oilheat systems now have efficiency ratings of 95% and over! These modern Oilheating systems actually burn less fuel. In reference to efficiency, the average annual fuel consumption in 1973 was 1,294 gallons, and now it is only 833 gallons. That's 35% less fuel! If your furnace or boiler is over 20 years old and has a low efficiency rating, you should consider an upgrade. By upgrading to a fuel-efficient system, you can save an upwards of $45 per $100 on your heating bill!

Oilheat is safe.

Unlike natural gas or propane, which becomes highly explosive when mixed with air, Oilheat will not burn in a liquid state. In order to light oil on fire, you must heat it to above 140°F, the point at which it begins to vaporize. You may have read or seen news stories about deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The vast majority of homes where these fatalities occurred were heated with gas. When a gas heat system malfunctions, it produces carbon monoxide (CO) with no telltale signs. However, in the rare case of heating oil system should malfunction, it gives off signals -- such as smoke and soot - before producing CO. This serves as an early visible warning signal that this colorless, odorless gas is present in a home.

Oilheat is about options.

Oilheat dealers offer their customers a menu of valuable services - automatic delivery, loyalty credits, service agreements, budget and pre-buy payment plans, plus their choice of the latest and best heating equipment. Also, having the ability to choose between local Oilheat dealers benefits consumers, resulting in competitive pricing.

With all the inherent advantages Oilheat offers, it is no surprise that millions of homes and businesses use heating oil as their fuel of choice.