The Changing Face Of The Home Heating Oil Industry In Connecticut: Jamie Densmore is the third generation owner of Densmore Oil Company in Mystic, Connecticut. Her cory, salmon pink office building has been a fixture in town for more than 60 years, and is located kitty corner to Mystic Pizza, that nostalgic spot which inspired the iconic 1988 Julia Robert's film. Not exactly the picture many people might imagine when they think of a home heating oil dealer but the truth remains that people like Densmore are literally changing the face of the industry. More women now than ever have taken over the reigns of their family businesses, and are helping to move it in a new direction. Greener, Cleaner and Being Run By Women By Shelly Sindland "The industry has changed a lot," Densmore said. "I mean, 70 years ago, do you think there would be a woman running an oil company? Probably not, but I see more and more females at our industry summit! It's great to see that we are becoming a more diverse industry, not just with our fuel but with the people running our companies." SPONSORED CONTENT "Where this industry is going is very much on track with my school background and what I believe in," Densmore said. "We offer a cleaner, greener fuel and our customers love it! In fact, the home heating oil industry in Connecticut has made significant strides during the past decade to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Heating oil in Connecticut is now an ultra low sulfur fuel mixed with biodiesel, a renewable green fuel made from discarded restaurant oil and soybean oil. The brand name is called Bioheat fael, and it's better for the environment than natural gas "It's made right here in the United States which is big for us," Densmore said. "All of our heating systems are also made in Densmore cema USA, which is important to us because it helps keep good paying jobs here at home, It also reduces our dependency on foreign oil. In fact, the largest biodiesel manufacturer on the East Coast is located in Connecticut on New Haven's Harbor, creating jobs and fueling the local economy. "The narrative is that fossil fuels are just this horrible thing and the piece that's missing from that is that the industry in Connecticut-and New England for that matter-has really taken it upon ourselves to move to a greener, cleaner feel," said Kate Childs, with Tuxis-Ohr's fuel based in Meriden "We also have people who need their batteries changed in their thermostat and we go over there and change them for free. We are the first people you call when there is an emergency and a lot of the times it doesn't have anything to do with us. People know that we are the ones who are going to show up. When you call us, you always get a real person there is no answering service. You're not going to Densmore, a young mother with a Where the industry is set that with a stility, never in a million 14-month-old toddler at home, also holds years." two degrees: a bachelor's in biological science and a master's degree in public administration. going is very much on track with my school background and what I believe in. That's why Childs, Densmore, and other home heating oil retailers in Connecticut, are urging state regulators NOT to leave them out of the state's new energy plan that looks to convert homes and office buildings away from fossil feels and to electric heat as a way to lower greenhouse gas emissions. JAMIE DENSMORE OWNER OF DENSMORE OIL COMPANY IN MYSTIC "We don't want to have people with no heat in the middle of winter because their electricity went out. Our grid can't handle everything Hooking up more homes and cars to an already overburdened regional grid will only lead to more problems, and I fear put people in danger," Childs said. Not only that, the state's new plan to electrify everything could potentially make utilities the only game in town no heating oil, no natural gas, no propane "I think it's best if consumers have a choice Jamie Dore, owner of Densmore Oil Company in Mystic, Consecticut, holds two degrees and one in biological science. "Where the industry is going is very much on track with my school background and what I believe in." Densmore is referring to the fact that home heating olin Connecticut mach cleaner and greener made with ultra low sulfur fuel and mined with a renewable fuel made from OIL CO. on how they want to heat their homes, said Sue Santopietro with Baribault fuel in Oakville. "If people want electric heat, they should be able to get electric heat. If people want heating oil, propane or natural gas, they should be able to get that too. The more choices that consumers have the better it is for prices and services. Customer service is something Jamie Densmore says sets herself apart from those mega monopolies. I had customer who called me yesterday to have me help her set up her new cell phone. Are you going to tell me that a major utility company is going to do that?" Densmore said. To stop the state's electrification efforts, people are being urged to contact their local state lawmakers and tell them to not support the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Comprehensive Energy Strategy 2022. DENSMORE OIL COMPANY STANDARD SHEET METAL D Ex Coty Markers Association (CEMA) represents fuel tallers engaged in the sale of ultra low sulfur heating of that is blended with renewab biodiesel (ehet fels, propane, diesel, and polise. Our members employ more than 1000 Connecticut residents pair, and heating equipment and sell forts to approximately half of the homes in the state. Paid For y Connecticut Energy Marketers Association Learn about Connecticut Energy Marketers Association The Changing Face Of The Home Heating Oil Industry In Connecticut : Jamie Densmore is the third generation owner of Densmore Oil Company in Mystic , Connecticut . Her cory , salmon pink office building has been a fixture in town for more than 60 years , and is located kitty corner to Mystic Pizza , that nostalgic spot which inspired the iconic 1988 Julia Robert's film . Not exactly the picture many people might imagine when they think of a home heating oil dealer but the truth remains that people like Densmore are literally changing the face of the industry . More women now than ever have taken over the reigns of their family businesses , and are helping to move it in a new direction . Greener , Cleaner and Being Run By Women By Shelly Sindland " The industry has changed a lot , " Densmore said . " I mean , 70 years ago , do you think there would be a woman running an oil company ? Probably not , but I see more and more females at our industry summit ! It's great to see that we are becoming a more diverse industry , not just with our fuel but with the people running our companies . " SPONSORED CONTENT " Where this industry is going is very much on track with my school background and what I believe in , " Densmore said . " We offer a cleaner , greener fuel and our customers love it ! In fact , the home heating oil industry in Connecticut has made significant strides during the past decade to lower greenhouse gas emissions . Heating oil in Connecticut is now an ultra low sulfur fuel mixed with biodiesel , a renewable green fuel made from discarded restaurant oil and soybean oil . The brand name is called Bioheat fael , and it's better for the environment than natural gas " It's made right here in the United States which is big for us , " Densmore said . " All of our heating systems are also made in Densmore cema USA , which is important to us because it helps keep good paying jobs here at home , It also reduces our dependency on foreign oil . In fact , the largest biodiesel manufacturer on the East Coast is located in Connecticut on New Haven's Harbor , creating jobs and fueling the local economy . " The narrative is that fossil fuels are just this horrible thing and the piece that's missing from that is that the industry in Connecticut - and New England for that matter - has really taken it upon ourselves to move to a greener , cleaner feel , " said Kate Childs , with Tuxis - Ohr's fuel based in Meriden " We also have people who need their batteries changed in their thermostat and we go over there and change them for free . We are the first people you call when there is an emergency and a lot of the times it doesn't have anything to do with us . People know that we are the ones who are going to show up . When you call us , you always get a real person there is no answering service . You're not going to Densmore , a young mother with a Where the industry is set that with a stility , never in a million 14 - month - old toddler at home , also holds years . " two degrees : a bachelor's in biological science and a master's degree in public administration . going is very much on track with my school background and what I believe in . That's why Childs , Densmore , and other home heating oil retailers in Connecticut , are urging state regulators NOT to leave them out of the state's new energy plan that looks to convert homes and office buildings away from fossil feels and to electric heat as a way to lower greenhouse gas emissions . JAMIE DENSMORE OWNER OF DENSMORE OIL COMPANY IN MYSTIC " We don't want to have people with no heat in the middle of winter because their electricity went out . Our grid can't handle everything Hooking up more homes and cars to an already overburdened regional grid will only lead to more problems , and I fear put people in danger , " Childs said . Not only that , the state's new plan to electrify everything could potentially make utilities the only game in town no heating oil , no natural gas , no propane " I think it's best if consumers have a choice Jamie Dore , owner of Densmore Oil Company in Mystic , Consecticut , holds two degrees and one in biological science . " Where the industry is going is very much on track with my school background and what I believe in . " Densmore is referring to the fact that home heating olin Connecticut mach cleaner and greener made with ultra low sulfur fuel and mined with a renewable fuel made from OIL CO . on how they want to heat their homes , said Sue Santopietro with Baribault fuel in Oakville . " If people want electric heat , they should be able to get electric heat . If people want heating oil , propane or natural gas , they should be able to get that too . The more choices that consumers have the better it is for prices and services . Customer service is something Jamie Densmore says sets herself apart from those mega monopolies . I had customer who called me yesterday to have me help her set up her new cell phone . Are you going to tell me that a major utility company is going to do that ? " Densmore said . To stop the state's electrification efforts , people are being urged to contact their local state lawmakers and tell them to not support the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Comprehensive Energy Strategy 2022 . DENSMORE OIL COMPANY STANDARD SHEET METAL D Ex Coty Markers Association ( CEMA ) represents fuel tallers engaged in the sale of ultra low sulfur heating of that is blended with renewab biodiesel ( ehet fels , propane , diesel , and polise . Our members employ more than 1000 Connecticut residents pair , and heating equipment and sell forts to approximately half of the homes in the state . Paid For y Connecticut Energy Marketers Association Learn about Connecticut Energy Marketers Association