North Hampton, NH – As heating oil prices continue to rise and the oil market remains volatile, people are becoming increasingly concerned about what will happen with price protection agreements for the upcoming heating season.  Some companies cannot even offer their annual price protection programs and others are ‘waiting it out’ to see what happens with the unstable market, begging the question…what is happening in the oil industry and how can people protect their heating fuel for the upcoming season if prices continue to go up?

Lamprey Brothers is taking the initiative to provide insight to their customers and community about what is going on in the oil market, heating oil prices and changes to their upcoming price protection program.  They have held two informational seminars, both of which have been filled to capacity with more than 70 customers in attendance and two additional seminars for customers are scheduled for the near future, which are filling up fast. 

“We want our customers to know we are on their side and that we are going to do everything we can to help make this upcoming heating season be as stress free as possible,” says Don Lamprey, Chief Financial Officer of Lamprey Brothers and presenter of the presentation.   

“It’s reassuring to know that our energy company is on our side and that they are not hiding anything,” says long time customer, Denise Byrne, of North Hampton, NH.  “Lamprey Brothers is putting themselves out there for us to see, allowing us to ask questions and they are giving us real answers.  In today’s economic climate it is important for me to work with a company I can trust, I will be prebuying for the upcoming heating season.”

Joanne Lamprey, President of Lamprey Brothers says, “At today’s fuel prices, the average family can expect to pay thousands of dollars over the next few years to heat their home.  We believe it is our responsibility to teach and offer our customers and community ways to reduce their fuel consumption.  Our mission has become 'to help people burn less oil' and we are passionate about that undertaking.  We offer energy efficient heating and cooling equipment as well as alternative energy solutions to help people based on their individual needs.”

Lamprey Brothers is now opening up their educational seminars to the public on the oil market, heating oil prices and their upcoming price protection programs for the 2008-2009 heating season.  They will host four additional seminars on the following dates:

- Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:00pm                  - Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 9:00am

- Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00pm                   

All seminars will be held at 63 Atlantic Ave, North Hampton, NH.  The event is free, but you must RSVP to reserve a seat.  For more information please visit lampreybrothers.com, call 800-333-6703 or email info@lampreybrothers.com. 

About Lamprey Brothers
Lamprey Brothers has been keeping the Seacoast comfortable since 1923.  Evolving from a wood, ice and coal delivery to oil delivery in 1934, this has led to first class energy efficient heating, cooling and indoor air quality solutions.  For the new millennium, Lamprey Brothers now offers alternative energy solutions including solar, geothermal and BioHeat®. All of their heating oil is treated with Avalux, a patented detergent, to keep your equipment running cleaner.  In 2008 Lamprey Brothers became the first oil company in New England to be deemed an ENERGY STAR Retail Partner. Lamprey Brothers would be delighted to have you visit their farm house, built in 1801, at 63 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH. 

For more information about Lamprey Brothers, visit lampreybrothers.com or call 800-333-6703. 

 Media Contact:  Amanda Bacon - (603) 964-6703 - amandab@lampreybrothers.com