The Cosy Heating Club: bringing clarity and calm to heating oil costs
Irrespective of your fuel setup, almost every home uses more energy in winter. The difference with heating oil isn’t the increase in usage – it’s how that usage is paid for. While gas and electricity costs are typically spread across the year through monthly contracts – building credit in warmer months and softening the impact when demand peaks – heating oil is a product you buy as and when you need it. That means costs naturally arrive in larger sums, often at the coldest points of the year, when households already have more to think about.
For many off-grid homes across Devon and the surrounding areas, especially those new to home heating oil, this fluctuating payment pattern can feel difficult to manage. So, what’s the solution? Exploring a cost-savvy alternative to pay-as-you-go options, we explain how our Cosy Heating Club brings cost-steadying control throughout every season, helping households stay comfortable no matter what challenges the weather – and lifestyle changes – throw their way.
How winter impacts heating oil consumption
While decreasing temperatures play a central role in the rise in heating oil consumption, the realities of life in winter hit homes in many different ways. If your job is flexible, for example, icy spells might force you to work from home more often, tempting you to dial up the thermostat to stay focused and productive. Children may spend longer inside, meaning the heating often stays on from morning until bedtime rather than ticking over in the background. Meanwhile, those long, hot showers to warm up after a freezing walk or a school run can easily double your hot water usage. Even hosting family over for the festive season or ramping up the hearty, oven-based cooking can keep appliances running for longer, all surging consumption.
For those new to off-grid living, this jump can come as a shock. Where a monthly gas bill may once have been a manageable fraction of the household budget, a winter heating oil delivery can feel more like a financial jolt. That single payment can force difficult trade-offs – eating into savings, postponing social plans, or encouraging people to ration heating when they really shouldn’t. For elderly or vulnerable household members in particular, the hesitation to “use what you need” can not only impact comfort, but cause a knock-on impact on health. This is where greater predictability – and ultimately peace of mind – matters most.
Navigating the realities of rural living
For off-grid properties outside the energy mainstream, infrastructure is vastly different to that in urban homes. This difference can feel much starker when winter sets in. In rural locations, deliveries may need to travel along narrow lanes or reach properties that larger suppliers simply can’t access easily, creating anxiety around lead times, particularly during cold snaps when demand spikes. Tank sizes and minimum order volumes can also feel restrictive, especially if you’re still learning how quickly your home uses oil across the seasons. Older properties, common in rural areas, may lose heat more quickly too, making consumption harder to predict.
For customers new to heating oil, these factors can combine to create a feeling of being overlooked or misunderstood by suppliers. At Moorland Fuels, we know this reality all too well, which is why we’re committed to combatting it. Many of our customers live and work in the same communities we serve, and we’ve built services like the Cosy Heating Club specifically to remove the stress points that come with off-grid heating. Ultimately, beyond routine maintenance and practical checks, we don’t want you to have to think about your heating oil supply at all. We even have a remote monitoring system that takes care of refill alerts for you.
Why cost control is more important than ever
Heating oil prices don’t always fluctuate neatly with the seasons. A whole host of external factors – from global energy markets and government policy to general supply and demand – can all influence pricing throughout the year. Even during summer, when heating oil might feel like the last thing on your mind, everyday usage can quietly trigger surges. Those extra sweaty days that lead to more frequent showering, garden parties that keep cookers fuelling food for longer, and even keeping hot tubs and paddling pools at the perfect temperature all impact consumption. For anyone who likes to plan household finances down to the last pound, these surprises can upset carefully crafted budgets.
But sometimes, the issue isn’t directly linked by usage at all. Stocking up ahead of winter can bring a financial pinch at the wrong moment, poor insulation can cause heat to escape faster than expected, and a tank that hasn’t been properly maintained can develop sludge or condensation that burns through heating oil more quickly than it should. The trouble is, these issues often go unnoticed until costs rise more than a few pounds or performance dips drastically enough to cause concern.
Our team works hard to maintain competitive pricing, drawing on more than 20 years of experience and strong regional buying power to help customers get the most from their fuel spend. But no supplier can control every factor. What we can do is help households plan for them. By spreading costs evenly across the year, the Cosy Heating Club gives customers confidence that their heating oil needs won’t derail other financial priorities – whether that’s saving, childcare, groceries, or simply enjoying everyday life without constant budgeting anxiety.
The Cosy Heating Club: the secret to smarter spending
So, what is the Cosy Heating Club? At its heart, it’s a subscription-based approach to heating oil, designed to give homeowners clarity and control over every facet of their fuel spend. It’s a far cry from standard supplier offerings – instead of facing unpredictable lump-sum bills, members enjoy manageable monthly payments that fit their budget (and lifestyle) to a tee.
Being part of the club also brings a little extra excitement. Each quarter, every member is automatically entered into an exclusive prize draw to win up to 500 litres of free heating oil. That’s right – every three months, we give away a substantial top-up sum to ease the pressure and extend our heartfelt ‘thanks’ for trusting us to keep you fuelled through every season.
And this isn’t just a headline promise. We’ve seen customers enjoy the surprise firsthand, like our loyal customer Caroline Munn, who plans to spend her savings on a trip to the Balearics. The best part is, Caroline hadn’t even realised she’d been entered. Stories like this reflect what the Cosy Heating Club is about: financial steadiness, thoughtful rewards, and genuine appreciation for the people we serve.
Additional benefits in abundance
We’re not ones to do things by halves. As an employee-owned business that cares deeply about our community, we believe value should be felt in practical, everyday ways – not hidden in small print or reserved for once-in-a-blue-moon occasions. That’s why Cosy Heating Club membership comes with a wide range of added benefits:
- Priority delivery. Standard windows shrink from 10 days to just five, offering peace of mind your oil will arrive quickly, even during busy periods when demand peaks.
- Flexible minimum orders. Get greater flexibility for smaller tanks or tighter budgets with easy ordering for volumes as little as 300 litres.
- Free boiler or AGA additive. Unlock one complimentary upgrade to premium heating oil annually, improving performance and protecting your system.
- Free annual tank sponge. This helps absorb condensation inside your tank, reducing sludge build-up that can cause costly damage over time.
- Free tank inspection with every delivery. Our drivers check for leaks, corrosion, and structural issues, flagging concerns early before they become expensive problems.
- £50 discount on replacement oil tanks. Enjoy a straightforward saving if you ever need a new tank, whether due to age, damage, or changing household needs.
- Eco-delivery routing. Coordinated local deliveries reduce unnecessary mileage and help cut carbon emissions without compromising reliability.
- Expert guidance at your fingertips. Access practical advice, seasonal tips, vouchers, and discounts delivered straight to your inbox, helping you stay informed and in control.
Over time, it’s often the smaller, preventative measures that make the biggest difference. That’s why we’re so proud of the benefits we’ve shaped for our members – and we’re constantly adding to them to suit exactly what our customers need.
Why homes across Devon trust Moorland Fuels
Trust isn’t built overnight. For more than two decades, Moorland Fuels has supported homes across Devon and surrounding regions with reliable fuel delivery, unparalleled local knowledge, and a genuine understanding of off-grid living. Our drivers live and work in the communities they serve, meaning they know the roads – and communities – inside and out. Our fleet also includes agile baby tankers and resilient Ford Rangers capable of reaching properties others vehicles can’t. And as an employee-owned business, every member of our team has a personal stake in doing things properly. What matters to you, matters to us – and that’s evident in everything we do.
More than a trusted fuel supplier, we help customers understand their systems, plan confidently, and feel fully in control of how they heat their homes. That’s why initiatives like the Cosy Heating Club exist – because real support goes beyond the point of delivery.
Take control of your costs and comfort
Seasonal price changes and increased winter usage are simply part of life with heating oil. The challenge isn’t avoiding those peaks altogether, but managing them in a way that feels steady, predictable, and stress free. That’s exactly what our Cosy Heating Club is designed to do.
By spreading home heating oil costs evenly across the year, our direct debits remove the pressure of bulk payments landing in the coldest, busiest months. Instead, households can plan with confidence, knowing their home will stay comfortably fuelled through cold snaps, family visits, and long evenings indoors. Alongside predictable payments, members also benefit from practical support that protects both their system and their budget – from priority delivery and reduced servicing costs to preventative tank care, eco-delivery routing, and even the chance to receive a 500-litre oil top-up through the quarterly prize draw. If you want your top-ups to feel less reactive and more manageable – without compromising on your comfort – the Cosy Heating Club offers a smarter way forward.
Join our Cosy Heating Club today and enjoy year-round control and practical peace of mind, along with the reassurance of being supported by a supplier that understands off-grid living.
