Our Story
In October 2019, a dozen Northeast family-owned, locally-operating delivered fuel and service companies formed IDEAL Energy Cooperative (Independents Delivering Energy Aligned Locally).
It was clear that consumers needed to understand what was happening to their locally owned heating and transportation energy providers. Large multi-national conglomerates are buying out and consolidating more and more local heating oil and propane providers than ever before. Policy makers are moving more energy burdens onto an already compromised electric grid.
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Where do these paths lead consumers? To fewer local energy service providers in their communities, leading to less competition, higher prices, and longer servicing times.
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We are concerned that local energy security will be compromised. How can a large multi-national corporation or utility, some of them foreign, located hundreds if not thousands of miles away take care of a homeowners’ energy needs?
If you value your neighborhood fuel dealer and service provider, we would love to hear your Fuel-Local® story.
Our Purpose
The purpose of Fuel-Local® is to show the value created when communities support their local fuel and service providers. It highlights how choosing local strengthens communities through trusted service, local jobs, and businesses that give back where they live and work. Fuel-Local® also amplifies real consumer and business experiences and connects customers with IDEAL Energy Cooperative’s trusted network of delivered-fuel and service dealers.
Our Mission
At Fuel-Local®, our mission is to elevate public understanding of the vital role played by local, independent, privately held fuel and service providers in community energy security. Their on-the-ground expertise and commitment to the communities they call home uniquely position them to deliver the most reliable and appropriate energy solutions.