• 80 percent of Maine people heat with oil

• Heating costs are projected to be at least 25 percent higher this year than last

• In 2004, Maine provided an average of $480 per household in heating fuel assistance

• 51,000 people were given assistance

• This year, housing experts predict the state will be able to provide an average of $435 per household

• 15,000 households in Maine qualify for weatherization assistance, but only 1,000 can be done with current resources

Source: Maine State Housing Authority