Posted: April 21, 2022
How Long Tanks Last and How They Have Improved Some things get better with age, but that’s not true for heating oil storage tanks. Oil storage tanks can last for many years, but like all equipment in your home, they will eventually wear out. Specific life spans vary depending on the humidity, the thickness of […]
Posted: March 21, 2022
Understanding the Energy Markets and Price Fluctuations Global crude oil prices soared to their highest point in eight years after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. As you probably know all too well by now, as the price of crude oil goes, so goes gasoline, heating oil and the many other products derived from it. […]
Posted: February 21, 2022
Green Fuel for the Future Sees Local Growth Did you know the vegetable oil you cook your meals in today could become part of the home heating solution of tomorrow? It’s true! And a forward-thinking company in the Palmetto State is helping. Many South Carolina families toss their used cooking oil in the backyard. But […]
Posted: January 24, 2022
How Low Can You Go and How Much Can You Save? One common debate in households during this time of the year involves thermostat settings. How low can you go and how much can this save you on heat? With heating fuel prices at their highest levels in years, this is a debate worth having. […]
Posted: December 20, 2021
You May Get Your Heat Back by Yourself While there are many reasons your oil heating system will stop working, some problems happen more frequently. But if you know what to look for, you may be able to find the solution on your own. Problems with power If your heat stops working and you’ve made […]
Posted: November 22, 2021
Heating oil has been keeping families warm through tough winters for almost a century. That’s a testament to its impressive ability to provide consistent, efficient heat for as long as needed.
Posted: October 22, 2021
Rising Energy Prices Make It Hard for Everyone As you no doubt know all too well, the price you pay for your heating oil in South Carolina can change from year to year. Why does that happen? It’s because the market price of oil is always tied to a variety of factors that are constantly […]
Posted: September 22, 2021
Look at Your South Carolina Home as an Energy System Many homeowners think that their heating system is the only thing to focus on when it comes to conserving energy and saving money. While it’s true that your oil furnace or oil boiler is the most important part of your home’s energy output, it’s only […]
Posted: August 26, 2021
South Carolina summers are gifts that keep on giving. Then fall rolls in and the warm weather continues.
Posted: July 26, 2021
The journey of heating oil from your local fuel supplier to your home heating oil tank is the last step in the process. The journey really begins with heating oil being refined from crude oil. The refining process separates crude oil into different fractions. The lighter fractions eventually become propane, butane and petrochemicals while heavier […]