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--- oil_letter_03 [2022.07.19 12:28] – Steve Isenberg
+++ oil_letter_03 [2022.07.21 12:39] (current) – Steve Isenberg
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-====Letter to neighbors, 3rd draft 7/8/2022 updated 7/19/2022====
+July 21, 2022\\
-July 19, 2022\\
 Hello neighbors,
-**In brief:**\\
+We have collected data from eight oil companies and have summarized the data in the "oil company info" attachment as well as on our web page, [[https://oil.toku.us]].
-Our research is complete.  We have contacted eight oil supplies who service our neighborhood to see what they are charging for delivering heating oil. and what they are charging for boiler service and the service plans they offer.  We're writing you because you expressed an interest in our project.
-A few of the suppliers offer lower prices if we as a group sign up; but most are not offering pricing that does not require a group of us to sign up.
+The "cost comparison" table shows an estimated cost for each company based on their pricing on Monday July 18.
+The "oil company info" table has detailed information about each oil company's offerings.  Some of the companies offer group rates, some include one or two years cleaning, some a full service package for 1, 2, or more years.
-We have collected information on oil suppliers offering __group rates__ on oil and service. With a group of 10 or more households in the neighborhood, we could be paying less for oil and services. We're writing to you because you expressed interest in this project.
+In our opinion, the top two contenders are Lyons Fuel and Fawcett Energy; our conclusion is backed by the "cost comparison" table.
-**Background:**\\
+Lyons is delivering oil at his cost and adding a delivery fee, with optional add-on of a cleaning ($125) or a full service policy ($259, includes cleaning and emergency service).
-We started this research because of the drastic oil price increase by our current provider and their unfair handling of our service contact. We've contacted over 10 oil suppliers. Our research is nearly complete, and we are waiting for responses from several; we should have good information with a recommendation next week.
-**Please Note** that for us to get the group oil and service pricing benefits, the oil supplier will need to see 10 or more neighbors signing up with them.
+Fawcett is a bit more expensive, and we think their "option 1" is the best of their 3 options: it offers one year free maintenance and has a discounted rate for fillings.  (The other two options allow a price cap, for a price; and a fixed oil price, but you must prepay.)
-**What do we expect from our efforts?** Research results of lower heating oil price and better service cost, and good neighbors working together. We have also set up a web page to share the most recent information, updates, and a group email for the group to communicate and exchange information.
+Let's say you need 5 refills a year at 200 gallons each.  Based on the 7/18 price you would pay $4,060 for Lyons and $4,399 for Fawcett.  The difference is $339 which more than covers for an annual cleaning by Lyons and even Lyons' $259 full service policy should you need either.  The other oil company delivery prices are higher than these two.  Right now we are thinking that Lyons Fuel might be the best choice, but we need your input, and we would need to have several of us choose a company to get the best, group rates. (Of course rates might go up or down.)
-**Each household** will have a direct business relationship with the chosen oil supplier after you sign up with the them, because every household's usage and payment method is different.
+Could you please take a look at these tables and give us your opinion?  Could you let us know by next Monday 7/25?  If you agree with our conclusion, please reply to this message with "agree".
-**Help us grow the group!** Please let others know if they are interested in joining the group and saving oil costs. Please forward this email to them with our contact information.
-If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to email us, or give us a call.
-We are looking forward to finding a good group price/service oil supplier for all of us!
+Notes: The price they offered on July 18 are simply being used as a method of comparison; prices could change at any time.\\ Lyons is the only company that has disclosed that their "at Lyons' cost" is based on NYMEX price.
+Thank you,\\
 Evie (781-258-7743) and Steve (781-258-7741)\\
 Ross Road\\
 both@toku.us
+Attachments, from [[https://oil.toku.us]]:
+  * CostComparison.pdf
+  * OilCompanyInfo.pdf
+PS: If you have a neighbor that might also be interested in this information and wants to join the group, please share the information or [[https://oil.toku.us]] site with them and let us know.