Posted: September 14, 2021
We’re Reducing Emissions with Every Gallon The heating oil industry in Massachusetts is committed to helping to ease the impact of climate change with Bioheat® fuel — a blend of ultra-low sulfur heating oil and biofuels made from renewable sources.
Posted: August 3, 2021
Everyone wants their fuel storage tank to last as long as possible. Well, here’s an easy way to protect your tank and in the process, extend its life: keep it full during the summer. Here’s why.
Posted: July 16, 2021
Today’s new high-efficiency oil heating systems feature enhanced technology and control capabilities to provide optimal comfort while decreasing your fuel bills. The latest clean-burning heating oil equipment can also be installed with controls to use only as much fuel as needed to heat your Massachusetts home, or a specific part of your home. Thanks to […]
Posted: June 21, 2021
Did you ever think about all of the work that’s involved before heating oil actually reaches your fuel storage tank? It starts with heating oil being refined from crude oil, which is a complex mix of hydrocarbons plus oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. The refining process separates crude oil into different “fractions.” The lighter fractions eventually […]
Posted: May 27, 2021
If you have plenty of heating oil in your storage tank right now, that’s good news. In warm weather, empty space in your oil tank can create problems for both the tank and your heating oil inside. When there’s a lot of empty space in an oil tank, condensation can form. Water, which is denser […]
Posted: April 14, 2021
With support from the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) is ready to restart a highly popular program on May 1, 2021: heating oil equipment rebates for consumers. Here are the program’s highlights. Funds are limited and offered on a first-come, first served basis Customers’ home or business must be […]
Posted: March 22, 2021
With spring finally here, now is a great time to make some home improvements, especially in terms of improving energy efficiency. Follow these tips to save money and increase your comfort throughout the year. Saving Energy Besides partnering with your liquid heating fuel company to replace low-efficiency heating equipment and schedule heating system maintenance in […]
Posted: February 22, 2021
Right now, Bioheat fuel is the only home energy source that can make an immediate impact on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for our climate. The heating oil industry’s embrace of renewable Bioheat fuel is transforming home heating and helping to create a better future. In fact, the heating oil industry has made a commitment […]
Posted: January 18, 2021
If you’ve been an oilheat consumer for many years, you’re familiar with reading your oil tank gauge and knowing when it’s time to call for more fuel. To avoid this task, you may have asked your oilheat company to put you on their automatic delivery schedule so you don’t have to worry about running out […]
Posted: December 7, 2020
Every problem has a symptom, and frequently, it is accompanied by something you see, hear, smell or even feel. Use the gift of your senses to uncover common problems you might encounter in your oil-heated home. Seeing Icicles? If there are icicles hanging from your roof, you could be facing double jeopardy. First, there’s the […]