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Stay informed with the latest energy news, smart tips and insights from us in our blog. From residential energy services to commercial services and compliance information, we help NYC stay efficient, prepared and ahead of the curve.
Stay informed with the latest energy news, smart tips and insights from us in our blog. From residential energy services to commercial services and compliance information, we help NYC stay efficient, prepared and ahead of the curve.
Heating Oil Delivery Process: What NYC Homeowners Can Expect
If you’ve recently moved into a New York area home that uses heating oil, you might be curious (or anxious) about the heating oil delivery process.
How Property Managers Forecast Heating Oil Demand Across Multiple Buildings
If you’re a property manager overseeing multiple buildings – whether it’s a portfolio of apartment houses in Brooklyn and Queens or a mix of properties across the NYC metro – heating season can be a juggling act.
Why NYC Brownstones Lose Heat Faster — and How Oil-Heated Homes Can Compensate
New York City’s brownstones are architectural gems – the iconic row houses lining streets in Brooklyn, Manhattan’s Upper West Side, parts of Queens and beyond. But as any brownstone owner or resident knows, these historic homes can be notoriously hard to keep warm.
Triennial Boiler Registration NYC: Common Mistakes That Delay Compliance
If you own or manage a building in New York City, you know there are tons of compliance requirements – and one that often trips people up is the triennial boiler registration with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Oil Tank Protection Gaps NYC Homeowners Don’t Realize They Have
If you heat your home with oil in the NYC area, you likely have a big metal oil tank sitting in your basement or buried in your yard. It’s out of sight, out of mind – until there’s a problem. One day, you might discover a leak or other tank issue, and assume, “Well, that’s why I have homeowners insurance!” Unfortunately, many NYC homeowners don’t realize that standard insurance often excludes coverage for oil tank leaks or spills.
Bioheat Blend Levels Explained: How B10 vs B20 Impacts Efficiency and Cost
If you heat your home or building with oil in the NYC area, you’ve probably heard the term Bioheat. By now, almost all heating oil in New York City contains some biodiesel, making it “Bioheat fuel.” Two common blend levels are B10 and B20, meaning 10% or 20% biodiesel mixed with traditional heating oil. But what do those numbers really mean for you, the end user?