Summit Natural Gas of Maine Shares Winter Weather Energy-Saving Tips

1/9/2026

PORTLAND, Maine. (Dec. 23, 2025) – Winter weather is here, and Summit Natural Gas of Maine encourages customers to take proactive steps to prepare their homes for colder temperatures and higher energy use.

Heating homes during winter weather often increases natural gas use, which can lead to higher bills. Taking a few proactive steps can help customers manage energy costs while maintaining comfort throughout the heating season.

Summit Natural Gas of Maine recommends the following winter energy-saving tips:

• Service heating systems: Schedule an inspection with a licensed technician to ensure your furnace operates safely and efficiently.
• Adjust thermostat settings: Maintain your thermostat at 68°F when home and lower it while sleeping or away to reduce heating costs.
• Use natural sunlight: Open curtains during the day to allow sunlight to warm your home and close them at night to retain heat.
• Seal air leaks: Prevent drafts by applying weatherstripping or caulking around doors and windows.
• Set your fans to spin clockwise: Switch ceiling fans to rotate clockwise at a low speed to push warm air down from the ceiling and help keep rooms evenly heated.

Summit Natural Gas of Maine also offers a variety of tools and programs to help customers manage winter heating bills. Customers who want more predictable monthly payments can enroll in the Budget Billing program, which averages annual natural gas costs evenly throughout the year to reduce seasonal bill fluctuations. The company also offers payment assistance programs for qualifying customers who may need additional support during the winter months.

“Winter in Maine can bring unique challenges, and we take our role in supporting our customers seriously,” said Matt Jacobson, director of sales and marketing. “Whether it’s sharing energy-saving tips or answering questions about heating options, we’re here as a local resource for the communities we serve.”

For more tips on staying winter-wise or for details on payment assistance programs, please visit www.summitnaturalgasmaine.com/Winter. Always on. We’re here for you.

Summit Utilities, Inc. owns natural gas distribution subsidiaries that operate in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company operates with a commitment to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable natural gas to businesses and residents in six states through Arkansas Oklahoma Gas, Colorado Natural Gas, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Summit Utilities Arkansas, and Summit Utilities Oklahoma. Each of Summit’s natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries constructs and operates natural gas distribution systems to support economic development through its commitment to reliability, safety practices, exceptional customer service, and community engagement. Overall, Summit entities serve approximately 625,000 customers and operate more than 23,400 miles of pipeline.