Are Google Adwords, Yahoo, and Bing advertising right for home heating companies? Here at Fuelstart we too are guilty of using Google Adwords to get the word out about our company and services. We all know Google is the Cadillac of online advertising, but I'm amazed how much certain keywords...

When I first thought about writing this blog post I thought it would be easy to come up with a top 5 list "Best Places to Buy Wood Pellets Online" . After doing a little bit of  research I soon discovered there really isn't many places you can order and pay for wood pellets online without pick...

I feel like I read about these types of accidents all the time. Homeowners wake up! Remove the old pipes if you no longer use Oil! Click the link below to read about the this incident. Crude Awakening: Wrong Delivery Fills Man's Basement with Heating Oil ...

Recently we received an email from a fellow Fuelstart community member upset about the fluctuating price of propane. Below is a portion of that email. "I had a 325 gallon propane tank filled 2 days ago (1/6/2010) from my local propane dealer with a price of $2.6247 per gallon (140 gallons...

During the past couple of weeks I've been exchanging emails with the founder of http://www.cheapestoil.co.uk/ (UK and Northern Ireland) and http://www.cheapestoil.ie/ (Republic of Ireland).They like us are a fuel price comparsion website. According to their founder in Northern Ireland, wher...

U SING THE FLAT DIE PELLET MACHINE Here's the help you need to make pellets. You want answers, you want to know how to make pellets, the first time, every time. Then let's help you. We answer calls and e-mails every day from people just like you who want to learn how to make pellets...

I've always been a huge fan of eBay, but I never thought of buying my wood pellets through the online auction giant. The more I thought about it made me realize its really no different than buying from other online retailers. I performed a few simple searches and to my surprise there are a number...

Ever wonder how much oil you have left in the tank? I found this chart that tells you how many gallons you have per gauge level. This will come in handy when you find a good deal on oil and your not sure how much you actually need! TO ORDER OIL ~ 275 Gallon Tank Full   ...

I'm starting to see more and more Oil companies turn to Youtube to advertise their business. I think this is great and I'm happy to see them using the internet as a marketing tool. The best thing about Youtube is that it is free! Anyone can share videos or commercials about their business and or s...

During the summer I remember reading about Clickfil.com when they first started delivering home heating oil in the Boston area. I wondered if people would finally buy into an online virtual oil delivery service. Looking back 2 years ago when we first launched Fuelstart.com I can recall the up hi...

*New* Energy Video Friday! Using a space heater is becoming increasing common for families trying to save a money on their heating costs. Space heaters have come a long way in recent years, but still pose a safety concern.  This video show us why it's so important to use extra caution ...

Mason's Corner ~Westport, MA I came across this company ( Mason's Corner ) while I was searching around on the net. It looks they have a pretty good deal going if your in the market for a new wood pellet or coal stove. Below is what is posted on their website. November Special...

Connecticut prices have been consistently up to date over that last couple of months. Energy finders and companies are posting prices daily making it easy for homeowners to order fuel. Please remember to tell your fuel provider about Fuelstart.com and our free services ...

Energy Tip Tuesday! Adding insulation is the fastest and easiest way to help you save on your energy bills and help reduce energy waste. If you're wondering if you should add more insulation to your home the EERE details the most common use cases.     Should I Insulate My Hom...

That's right we now have 400 homeowners using Fuelcharts to track their energy usage. This is great accomplishment for us seeing how we launched only a few short months ago mainly by word of mouth marketing. Many thanks to everyone that has signed up! As we continue to grow we promise to...

 One problem home owners with multiple heating sources have is tracking how much they are spending on all of their different fuel types.  Lets say for example you have a home that is heated with oil, you have a pellet stove in the basement and a propane fire place in your living room. ...