Spring has sprung! After another New England winter, Massachusetts residents are more than for ready all the things spring brings: warmer weather, blooming flowers, plenty of sunshine, and of course, allergies. We bet you’ve stocked up for the season at the drugstore, but have you prepped your home? Keep Your Cooling System in Tip-Top Shape [...]

For centuries people have searched for ways to stay cool. Throughout this long history of survival tactics and scientific experiments, the past decade has delivered incredibly accelerated progress. Air conditioners are smaller, more energy efficient, and even better for the environment. Advances like these haven’t been made since Benjamin Franklin’s experiments with evaporation and alcohol, [...]

Why would you think about heating efficiency now that the warm weather is here? Actually, spring is a good time to think through and evaluate your oil or gas heating system and how it performed through the recent winter months. While it’s still fresh in your mind and before you are busy with the details [...]

Keeping your home’s natural gas heating system in good working order is important for many reasons. Not only will annual maintenance help reduce your fuel consumption to save you money on energy costs, but should your system malfunction, having a plan in place is critical to the safety and comfort of your family during the [...]

Now that spring is just around the corner, it’s time to prepare your home for the warmer weather. Take out the storm windows and doors, break out the mop for a good spring cleaning, and get ready to save money with these six simple energy-saving tips!   Tip #1: Install a Programmable Thermostat Updating your [...]

The short answer is absolutely! If you live in Eastern or Metrowest Massachusetts, it’s beneficial to ask your local oil heat provider if they offer an oil heat service plan. Service plans not only offer customers peace of mind, but also provide significant savings should there be an issue with the home’s heating equipment. As [...]

Bioheat fuel was developed as a recent response to the push for finding renewable energy and alternative fuel sources here in the U.S. You might already know the basics about the eco-friendly fuel, such as the positive impact it has on our environment—not to mention your energy budget. But do you know what gives Bioheat [...]

The holiday season is upon us, which means wintry weather is, too. Make your life easier throughout the colder months by taking advantage of the most convenient services your fuel company offers. 1. Choose Automatic Fuel Delivery Say “goodbye” to the task of checking your oil tank’s levels and remembering when to place a fuel [...]

Is your current heating system ready to take on another Boston area winter? If not, there’s plenty of time to install a new, energy-efficient boiler or furnace before the heating season fully kicks in. You may know that updating your heating equipment—especially if it’s more than 15 years old—will lower your annual fuel consumption, but [...]

Fall has officially begun! After another beautiful New England summer, it's time to make way for cooler temperatures. You may be prepared for the change in seasons, but is your home? The best place is to start is with your heating equipment. This fall, take advantage of options that will improve your comfort, give you [...]