The weather is cooling, which means it’s time to remember that heating system you’ve pushed to the back of your mind all summer. Why now? Because it’s better to make sure your heating system is working properly, safely, and efficiently before you need it; instead of finding out it’s not when you do. As part of our standard home heating … Continue reading The Massachusetts Pre-winter Heating Checklist
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Protecting Your Hydraulic Equipment
Here is a reprint from a recent Petro-Canada newsletter: Protecting Your Hydraulic Equipment Petro-Canada’s HYDREX and ENVIRON hydraulic fluids are advanced formula, long life, anti-wear fluids designed for hydraulic systems to provide excellent operating and maintenance benefits for increased productivity and reduced downtime. But research has shown that over 80% of machine wear failures are due to particulate and water … Continue reading Protecting Your Hydraulic Equipment
Spring Energy Saving Tips
Although the cold is still lingering, Spring has arrived and it is important to check over your heating and cooling systems to make sure that you are running at peak efficiency. Here are some ways to prepare for spring and save energy throughout the season: Replace furnace and air conditioner filters. Clean filters allow for better air flow, providing more … Continue reading Spring Energy Saving Tips
Winter Heating Prep
With so many years of experience supplying residential homes throughout Central Massachusetts with heating oil, we truly understand the importance of getting the best quality and the fairest price. The cost of maintaining a comfortable temperature day in and day out in your home during the harsh, chilly months can be tough at times, but there are in fact some … Continue reading Winter Heating Prep
Update on TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Senate Vote
The bill to pass the construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline was not passed. Just shy of the 60 votes needed by Senate to pass, the bill failed with a 59-41 vote. Although it is currently on hold, next year when Republicans take over the Senate, they may make this construction a larger priority. It looks like some of … Continue reading Update on TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Senate Vote
Increase in Gasoline and Special Fuels (Diesel) Excise Tax Rates
Effective July 31, 2013, the state of Massachusetts is increasing the excise rates on gasoline and on-road diesel fuel. There will be a three cent increase on these fuels, taking the excise tax from $0.21 per gallon to $0.24 per gallon.
New Heavy Duty Lubricant to be Developed
A new heavy duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO) specification is being formulated to debut in January 2016. The new spec will help engine manufacturers meet coming federal standards for improved fuel economy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in model year 2014 – 2018 diesel engines. The new oil category is currently called PC-11, which stands for Proposed Category 11. The … Continue reading New Heavy Duty Lubricant to be Developed
IRS Continues to Levy Hefty Fines for Failure to Display Dispenser Tax Labels
IRS fines for incorrect or missing labels are significant. The IRS requires all dyed diesel and dyed kerosene dispensers to have a specific label indicating that the fuel is for nontaxable use only. The labeling requirement has been in place for diesel dyed diesel dispensers since 1993 and for dyed and clear kerosene dispensers since 1998. The IRS has recently … Continue reading IRS Continues to Levy Hefty Fines for Failure to Display Dispenser Tax Labels
Today’s Diesel Fuels and Winter in the Northeast
Formulation of a consistently top quality diesel fuel for use in the Northeastern United States is an ongoing challenge. Several years ago when on-highway diesel fuel was reformulated to meet the EPA’s low sulfur requirements, many diesel marketers encountered fuel operability problems. The de-sulfurization process left the diesel fuel lacking the lubricity needed to keep fuel pumps operating properly. Cold … Continue reading Today’s Diesel Fuels and Winter in the Northeast
Homeowner Oil Heating System Upgrade and Insurance Law
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