Heating Oil Contracts Guide

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• Forecast of winter conditions and expected energy use
• Thanks, your message has been sent to Energy Policy Planning & Analysis Division !
• Looking for the Best Oil Prices in MA? FuelSnap Can Help
• Additional Resources
• Low-Cost Heating Oil Prices in Central Mass
• You can expect delivery:
• Help with Your Energy/Utility Bills

Here at Fraticelli Oil, we’ve got you covered for all your oil and fuel needs. With our extensive experience in the industry, we feel confident we can provide you with quality service and accommodate any needs you may have. In variable price programs, the price may change in relation to how much oil the customer uses. They may also vary according to when you sign your contract and whether you pay some or all of your costs up front.

Visit the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's Air Source Heat Pump Guide for more information. Does the contract include customer services, maintenance, service calls, inspections, furnace parts or repair? You may contract for either oil delivery only, or for oil delivery and a service contract (full-service). If you choose oil delivery only, you will need to arrange for customer service.

Forecast of winter conditions and expected energy use

Luckily, FuelSnap has access to the best home heating oil companies in your region. We’re determined to help you find the most affordable heating oil prices in Massachusetts through our easy-to-use platform. Retail price refers to the average price from weekly surveys.

Bagged pellets that are not certified by PFI Standards Program will vary in ash content, moisture content, and heat output commonly referred to as British Thermal Units . Burning uncertified pellets may mean you get less heat from the pellets and the efficiency and overall life of your pellet stove may be adversely impacted. Bags that can be purchased by the bag, or by a delivered pallet of bags usually totaling about one ton, based upon the user’s preference and needs. Both hardwood and mixed blends are included in the average. A .mass.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Massachusetts.

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Weighted prices takes the retail prices submitted to U.S. EIA and weights them for sales and other factors to get average consumer price. Clickherefor information on factors that impact heating oil prices. Figure 1 shows average residential heating fuel cost by heating fuel for the past seven winters, along with an estimate for this upcoming winter. Many factors influence the costs year to year including market conditions, weather, and changes in demand. You may be able to spread payments over the heating season.

Installation services and 24-hour rapid response to "no-heat" calls may also be included. Some dealers may offer coverage for tank replacement and other related services. Typical delivery times for heating oil in central MA are between two and three days. This allows you to choose a day that's convenient for you and plan your schedule accordingly. Utility compliance filings may be submitted to DPU from time to time and may impact the price of electricity and natural gas to consumers. If you are looking for assistance with your heating bills, find available resources to reduce energy consumption and access heating bill assistance.

Looking for the Best Oil Prices in MA? FuelSnap Can Help

Oil heat dealers are not required to be licensed in Massachusetts. All data from the CME Group website should be considered reference only and any resulting DOER analysis should also be considered reference only and should not be used to make market decisions. Mass.gov® is a registered service mark of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Both wood pellet and dried wood chip systems may qualify for theAlternative Portfolio Standard . Marketing terms can be confusing and manufacturers do not need to comply with a pellet quality standard.

Inclement weather may delay delivery, so please order as early as possible if a snow storm is expected. If you need faster service, please indicate your request when ordering. We do even more for you – if you need service on your home heating system, give us a call. We can put you in touch with a trusted heating repair company in the community. Smart Touch Energy can also provide regular maintenance and repair service for your home's burner and HVAC equipment.

Home and Auto Fuel Prices

Dried wood chips contains less than 35% moisture content and are used in modern wood heating boilers.Click here to learn more about new incentives related to dried wood chip heating. Winter heating season surveys are done on a weekly basis October-March and on a monthly basis from April-September. Ensure you understand all the terms and conditions of the contract.

For your convenience, we deliver oil for both residential and commercial ventures. As Market Surveys of America’s the top heating oil service provider, working with us will be simple, easy, and affordable. Be sure to check out the rest of our website for more information about our services. However, we recognize that sometimes faster service is required, particularly when you run out of fuel in the dead of a Worchester County winter. That's why we offer emergency oil delivery and prime/restart services.

Additional Resources

At Fraticelli Oil, we strive to give our customers great service at great prices. Fill out our form today to order your oil or fuel. Ultimately your choice of Smart Touch Energy is one that will deliver consistently lower costs every time you need a fill-up. In fact, our rates per unit of fuel are up to $0.40 lower than posted U.S. A typical homeowner in central MA can save up to $200 per year by making us their regular supplier. This estimate combines the supply and delivery charges and represents the total cost of electricity to a resident.

The U.S. EIA forecasts stable or falling wholesale energy prices throughout the winter season; however, those forecasts are less certain this season due to increased volatility in energy markets. The prices for propane and heating oil in Figure 1 are the average prices from many fuel suppliers across the state and will vary from company to company across the Commonwealth. The average is not a guarantee of price for residents, some residents will pay more and some less for propane and heating oil.

Clean heating and cooling technologies have advanced in the Commonwealth with air source heat pumps leading the way. Air-source heat pumps are a more efficient and cost-effective way to heat your home using electricity at a fraction of the cost of oil or propane. These hyper-efficient and quiet heat pumps operate in below zero temperatures to heat living and working spaces comfortably and efficiently. During the summer months, these units are used to efficiently cool spaces.

This resource, coupled with our easy directions for measuring the oil level in your tank, ensure that you will always have the fuel you need. Prices are aggregated from DOER telephone surveys of wood pellet dealers who service Massachusetts households; Pricing does not include delivery. "Amazing customer service. They helped me today because I can't afford oil. Without their help my daughter and I would not have heat. Thank you so much." Through the fall and winter, you can expect your delivery on average within 3 business days.

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We have been honored by Market Surveys of America as a top heating oil service company for 22 years in a row. Enter your Zip code and we will list the heating oil prices in your area. While fuel prices are the biggest factor in what households are expected to spend on heating, winter weather has a significant impact on heating bills. A colder winter causes an average home to use more fuel and spend more, while a milder winter may mean households use and spend less. EIA State Heating Oil & Propane Program, DOER conducts weekly telephone surveys of heating oil and propane dealers and posts the average retail price. The region is expected to experience high costs for energy this winter, driven by significantly higher than average commodity prices – the price fuel and electricity suppliers have to pay.