Average Heating Bill in Maine → Somerset County
$733/mo
$4,396/year
$2.20/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↑ Oil prices are up 8.1% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $2.09/therm | $22 | $2,442 | $407 |
| Heat Pump | $0.28/kWh | $28 | $3,023 | $504 |
| Heating Oil | $4.75/gallon | $40 | $4,396 | $733 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.28/kWh | $83 | $9,068 | $1,511 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,442/year estimated — saving $1,954/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Somerset County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (7,776 HDD for Somerset County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 8 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-27.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Somerset County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.75/gal · 8 suppliers reporting prices
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