Prepaid heating contracts are also called pre-buy contracts, petroleum sales contracts, and guaranteed price plans. The Department of Energy's website (see below) has a page of frequently asked questions that explains these contracts and discusses some of the pros and cons. We've also included resources on this page about contracts and consumer law. The following page links to the statute governing prepaid heating contracts and to the consumer protection statute.
A Practical Guide to Understanding RSA 358-A in New Hampshire by 
Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices, 10th ed. by 
