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Are We Really Addicted to Oil? Since the 1970s, we have been inundated with the mantra "America is addicted to oil," but is the mantra true? Consider for a moment what life would be like... Read more...

ENERGY CONSERVATION TIPS
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NATIONAL GRID'S BAIT-AND-SWITCH
Few are they who have not known the personal
experience of being bullied—someone who can
do or say anything they want simply because
they are bigger than you are. That is exactly
what is happeningto your neighborhood heating
oil dealers ... Read more...

Methane (natural gas) is 23 times worse for greenhouse gases than Carbon Dioxide The Climate Trust

"Are Gas Leaks Killing Trees?" Robert Knox, Boston Globe

Global Demand Squeezing Natural Gas Supply (NY Times, 5/29/08)

Residential Energy Price Update - Recent and Historic Oil and Gas Prices
The research contained in this paper takes into consideration just the price of the natural gas itself. It does not take into consideration all of the other charges the gas company puts on its bills, such as Tiered Usage Charges, Distribution Charges, monthly Customer Charges and Energy Efficiency Surcharges. ... Read more...

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Which fuel will emit fewer greenhouse gases in 2020? It's oil heat! Click here to view the document that was completed using data from a new study recently released and conducted by ICF International. ICF International was chosen for the study because they have an impeccable reputation. ICF does work for the US Department of Energy, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and for Homeland Security. They are considered experts on climate change and on energy issues.