Being Prepared for a Winter Home Fuel Delivery Clear the Way for Delivery Drivers For heating oil delivery drivers, ice and snow can turn an already tough job into a potentially hazardous one. Maneuvering with a heavy hose while navigating slippery surfaces can be challenging as well. In some cases, delivery drivers have been injured […]
Why Is Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel Oil Important? Here are 5 Reasons In recent years, we’ve seen significant improvements in heating oil efficiency and cleanliness, with vast reductions in the sulfur content of heating oil playing a major role. Here are five reasons why this is important. Ultra-low-sulfur heating oil (ULSHO) has much less sulfur in it than […]
Heating Oil Delivery FAQs How to Be Prepared, Tips to Avoid Run-outs and More We’ve provided answers to some of the most common questions oilheat consumers in Michigan have about heating oil usage and the process of preparing for a delivery, checking your tank level, avoiding run-outs, and more. Q: How Much Oil Will I […]
How To Fix 5 Common Furnace Problems Steps to Follow Before You Request a Furnace Repair There are a host of reasons why your furnace stops bringing warmth to your home. For some problems, you can find the solution yourself. In other more complex cases, you will need to reach out for help from a […]
What Is Bioheat® Fuel? Answers to Your Questions about Bioheat® Fuel There is no longer any doubt that Bioheat® fuel represents a smart solution for the delivery of a better, clean-burning fuel for your home and the environment. Making the transition to Bioheat fuel in the future is a win-win situation for Michigan homeowners who have […]
Update on Today’s Energy Prices Tips to Save Money on Heat This Winter Entering 2022, energy prices were already high due to lingering supply issues and market speculation. But prices rose in anticipation of potential sanctions on the Russian energy sector in the event of an invasion of Ukraine. Then the war started and prices […]
Why Handle Heating Maintenance & Repairs Now? You Won’t Get “Bumped” for Emergencies in the Fall Between now and the arrival of Fall, you should take the time to take care of your annual heating system maintenance—and any minor repairs you’ve been putting off. This may seem like an unnecessary task to add to your summer […]
New Study Shows Value of Switch Grass as Biofuel Crop Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change New research at Michigan State University (MSU) has shown that switchgrass, a biofuel crop, can mitigate the effects of climate change when grown on agricultural land of little value. For farmers, it may also provide economic returns in these otherwise […]
Use Less Energy, Save More Money Ring Up Your Energy Savings with Small Changes With energy prices so high and inflation rates draining cash from our pockets every day, most Michiganders want to save money at home wherever they can. Here’s an idea: there are actually many small yet important energy conservation methods that can […]
The Price of Heating Oil in Michigan A Look at Energy Markets and Price Fluctuations As you know, the price you pay for your heating oil in Michigan can change quite a bit from year to year. Why does that happen? It’s because the market price of oil is always tied to a variety of […]