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High Cost for Filling Home Oiltank This Winter Drives Homeowners to the Energy Efficient Acadia System

An average home in the Northeast uses between 700 and 900 gallons of oil each winter. Last year, oil was priced at an average of $2.49 a gallon; this year, consumers can expect to pay upwards of $4.80 a gallon. Switching from an oil furnace to the Acadia is equivalent to paying about $1.75 per gallon!

Recently, aMassachusetts couple living on a fixed income replaced their oil furnace with an Acadia after realizing their heating costs were up 500 percent over recent years. This winter they'll be reaping the benefit of paying the equivalent of $1.98 per gallon of heating oil to heat their home. These consumers are among the early adopters who've learned about the new Acadia this year, driving the demand for this energy efficient system.

On average, switching to the Acadia can reduce consumer heating and cooling costs up to 70%. For example, the average 3,000 sq. foot home can achieve the following energy bill savings by switching to the Acadia:

-- InPortland, Oregon a homeowner would pay $725 a year to heat his home with natural gas. That same home would cost $357 to heat and cool with the Acadia, the equivalent of just 47 cents per gallon.

-- InSpringfield, Missouri a homeowner using propane is paying $1,749 switching to the Acadia that yearly bill drops to $521, or 76 cents per gallon.

Financing the Acadia is Easy

Many lending institutions are making it easier for consumers to switch to the Acadia.Massachusetts banks are the latest to offer zero percent interest loans to residents who install the Acadia. The Acadia is an Energy Star rated HVAC system endorsed by electric utilities and cooperatives, which also provide rebates to consumers to help offset costs. This patented, award-winning system delivers a new level of efficiency and performance. Consumers can calculate their custom savings from the Acadia by visiting http://www.gotohallowell.com/calculator/default.aspx.

"Consumers need relief and they need it now. The Acadia will save consumers money and reduce user's carbon footprint, that is a true blessing for those struggling with record high heating bills," said Duane A. Hallowell, President and CEO of Hallowell International. "We will continue to look for ways to make our energy efficient products affordable and available to everyone."

To learn more about Acadia, please visit www.gotohallowell.com. Journalists seeking information should contact Rachel Greenstein, Warner Communications, at 617-569-6269 or rachel@warnerpr.com.

About Hallowell International

Founded in 2005, the vision of Hallowell International could not be clearer: Think past the boundaries of conventional home heating and cooling solutions to create alternative approaches to residential climate management. The company is committed to creating innovative concepts and products that are highly energy efficient, eco-friendly, easy to install and easy to maintain. Hallowell's products are for both residential and commercial use and are distributed throughoutthe United States andCanada. Hallowell International is headquartered inBangor, Maine. To learn more about energy efficient products provided by Hallowell International visit, www.gotohallowell.com.

SOURCE Hallowell International