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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.

Holiday Travel? 5 Home Heating Oil Tips for NYC Residences & Small Buildings
When winter travel rolls around — whether you’re heading out of Manhattan for Thanksgiving weekend or spending a week with family outside the city — the last thing you want to worry about is whether your home has enough heat while you’re gone.
Who Delivers Heating Oil in Manhattan? How to Find a Reliable Supplier
Finding the right fuel supplier matters more in Manhattan than almost anywhere else. With older buildings, high winter demand, and limited delivery windows across dense neighborhoods, choosing a reliable partner isn’t just a convenience — it’s what keeps homes, co-ops, and multi-family buildings running safely all season long.
Local Law 152, Boiler Laws & Missed Inspections: Lessons From Real NYC Jobs We See Every Week
Local Law 152 (LL152) requires periodic gas piping inspections in New York City. In practice, this means any building that isn’t a one- or two-family home – i.e. three-family or larger – must have its gas lines inspected every four years. (Small homes are exempt as “R-3” occupancy.)
How to Reduce Your NYC Heating Oil Bill: 7 Tips from Local Energy Experts
Winters hit hard—and heating a home with residential NYC heating oil can take a serious bite out of your budget. Most brownstones, single-family homes, and small multi-family buildings across the five boroughs still rely on No. 2 heating oil, now blended with cleaner Bioheat® fuel, to stay warm.
Is Bioheat Fuel Right for Your Building? 6 Facts NYC Property Managers Should Know
Many New York City homes and apartment buildings still rely on heating oil, but that fuel has changed a lot in recent years. Today New York mandates ultra-low sulfur (15 ppm) No. 2 heating oil blended with renewable biodiesel – known as Bioheat® fuel – to cut pollution.
NYC’s No. 4 Heating Oil Ban: What You Need to Know
New York City is making a decisive move toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. At the center of this shift is the phasing out of No. 4 heating oil—a fuel once widely used across the city’s residential and commercial buildings.