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Power Prices Surge on Higher Natural Gas
Power Prices Surge on Higher Natural Gas Prices Electric ratepayers in the Boston and New York City markets are paying more for electricity due to increasing natural gas prices, and some power generators are switching from …
Energy Saving Tips for Cold Weather
Energy Saving Tips for Cold Weather For many people, cold weather always means high heating bills – especially if you have an older, less efficient furnace or boiler. (If your heating system is more than 15 …
Natural Gas Pollution Becomes Visible
Natural Gas Pollution Becomes Visible Out of sight, out of mind. This certainly applies to emissions of methane, the primary ingredient in natural gas, according to a recent blog post by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). A …
Vote Opens Door for Biodiesel Innovation in Heating Oil
Vote Opens Door for Biodiesel Innovation in Heating Oil ASTM International, an organization which sets industry consensus standards for fuels and lubricants, has voted to approve performance specifications for blends up to 20 percent biodiesel with …
Electric Rates to Rise 26% Because of Natural Gas
Electric Rates to Rise 26% Because of Natural Gas The cost of a kilowatt hour will jump 26 percent for Connecticut Light & Power's residential customers starting next year. The unwelcome spike in electricity generation prices is …
It’s Time to Address Natural Gas Leaks
It’s Time to Address Natural Gas Leaks According to a recent investigative report by USA Today, at least 135 people have died and 600 people have been injured in the past decade—either by natural gas pipeline …
Fueling Up: Choosing a Westmore Heating Oil Buying Program
Fueling Up: Choosing a Westmore Heating Oil Buying Program Despite what the mercury says, it's time to start preparing for the coming cool of the Fall and Winter seasons. As always, Westmore offers several options for purchasing …
