1 introduction purpose this study was undertaken at the request of us sec retary energy bill richardson as stated by pres ident i ve asked secretary to conduct a 60 day on converting factories and major users from oil other fuels which will help free up future supplies for use in heating homes 2 principal is examine feasibility impacts heat ing different discuss possible supply related policy options that may mitigate problems northeast 3 examines how market behaved winter 1999 2000 identifies key price demographic factors influence compares behavior with previous winters discusses could encourage distillate fuel convert given environment considered are those have meaning ful impact over next 5 years throughout report terms home