The 2011 Energy Act includes the provision for a new ‘Green Deal’ which is intended to reduce the cost of carbon emissions by overhauling the energy efficiency of British homes and Businesses. The ‘Green Deal’ is a financial mechanism intended to eliminate the upfront cost of  energy efficiency measures and instead assures home and business property owners that the cost sh… Read more

For those people with holiday homes, a second house, family home or other property which may be unoccupied for significant parts of the winter there are important steps to protect them from the worst ravages of the weather. Many Insurance companies now insist on steps such as these, if they are aware that the house will be unoccupied for any length of time. 1.    Make sure that your tenant or p… Read more

Given the relatively high price of home heating oil in the UK, most families are understandably very cautious about their oil usage. However, when the frost is on the ground, your home needs to be warm, especially if there are young children or elderly persons present. We all know that setting the timer is a sensible idea and only having the heating switched on for a few hours each day will reduce… Read more

We’ve taken a look at some extensive data and produced a map showing which areas of the UK use heating oil the most. It’s fair to say that traditionally heating oil has been used mostly in rural areas, but is there any significant use within our towns and cities?

The government’s Winter Fuel Payment scheme offers some welcome support for the elderly and infirm during the cold winter months. But how much of the fuel and heating needed will the payments cover? We’ve put our heads together, crunched some numbers and done some sums on our abacus to come up with some figures…

We gaze into our crystal ball and take a look at the factors likely to affect the global price of oil within the next 12 months.

Proper oil tank maintenance will save you money, a load of hassle and will protect the local environment from damage by reducing the chances of a leak or spill. By being proactive, you can keep your tank in good condition throughout the year. Read on for our advice…

Thefts of heating oil are increasing in frequency as theives increasingly target people in rural areas. Here we investigate three reasons why this trend is happening and provide some advice on how to prevent yourself from falling victim to it.

Buying an external fuel tank to supply heating oil to the home is a major investment, of course, and it also represents a responsibility to the environment. The cost of keeping a home warm in the winter months can be substantial, but purchasing oil in this way allows for the property owner to make some significant savings in this area. There are several types of tank available on the current marke… Read more

Knowing what to do in the event of a heating oil leak or spillage could prevent serious damage to the environment where you live. Responding quickly and calmly isn’t always easy, however, so please check out our tips on what to do.