Located in Peabody, MA since 1924, Holden Oil is a provider of quality fuel and service. We supply propane gas, heating oil, diesel fuel, biofuel, equipment, and also serve as a gas station.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Peabody Green Fest
On Saturday, April 28th, The Peabody Green Committee will be hosting the Annual Greenfest at the Torigian Life Center on Central Street in Peabody. There will be green related exhibits and a number of speakers on all kinds of interesting topics. Chuck Holden will again be speaking on energy costs and our position in the world markets. The event is held from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Propane Tank rentals
As much as people hate to see them, annual rental bills on propane tanks have been sent out. The propane tanks, regulators and bases that we place on your property represent a significant investment by Holden Oil and require periodic maintenance. The rentals are calculated to help us meet the need to maintain or replace the tanks when needed. If you are no longer using the propane equipment please contact us.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
It's Time To Fill The Grill!
With temperatures reaching into the 60's and 70's this week, many people around the North Shore will be firing off their grills for the first time in a while. Make sure you're ready to enjoy this unseasonably warm March with a fully fired up grill! Did you ever consider getting a grill box installed? The grill box hooks your household tank to your propane grill for your grilling convenience. Call us today to get your grill box, before the premature winter begins! (This is New England. You never know!)
Not interested in a grill box? We have several locations available around the North Shore to get your propane tank filled. Visit our headquarters in Peabody, or one of our dealers!
Holden's Mobil-Peabody (7am-5pm, Every Day)
Tony's Mobil-Gloucester
Building Center-Gloucester
Building Center-Essex
Smith Hardware-Rockport
Wolf Hill-Ipswich
Knight Oil-Salisbury
Manchester Hardware-Manchester By The Sea
Pearson Hardware-Byfield
There's nothing worse then leaving half cooked steaks on the grill because you ran out of propane! Hurry in today!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Construction heater specials
Holden Oil has a limited supply of propane fired L.B. White construction heaters available while supply lasts! The LB White line of heaters has proven over the years to be a rugged and dependable heater able to withstand the rigors of the construction site.
LB White Tradesman 100 $259
LB White Tradesman 155 $397
As always we have a full selection of propane tanks in stock. 20 pound, 30 pound, 40 pound, 50 pound, 60 pound and 100 pound cylinders. Our propane refilling station is open all year round and we are ready to help keep you warm while on the job site.
If you are running a big job site, we have many years of experience meeting temporary heating needs all over north east Massachusetts. Holden Oil can provide your site with everything from 100 pound cylinders to 1000 gallon liquid service tanks. We stock all the needed equipment to install liquid or vapor service heaters. Call us today!
LB White Tradesman 100 $259
LB White Tradesman 155 $397
As always we have a full selection of propane tanks in stock. 20 pound, 30 pound, 40 pound, 50 pound, 60 pound and 100 pound cylinders. Our propane refilling station is open all year round and we are ready to help keep you warm while on the job site.
If you are running a big job site, we have many years of experience meeting temporary heating needs all over north east Massachusetts. Holden Oil can provide your site with everything from 100 pound cylinders to 1000 gallon liquid service tanks. We stock all the needed equipment to install liquid or vapor service heaters. Call us today!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Oil Line Law takes effect October 1
Massachusetts has a new law to address oil leaks from home heating systems (Chapter 453 of the Acts of 2008, as most recently amended in 2010). This law has two major provisions that require:
• the installation of either an oil safety valve or an oil supply line with protective sleeve on systems that do not currently have these devices; and
• insurance companies that write homeowner policies to offer coverage for leaks from heating systems that use oil.
Most homeowner policies do not currently include such coverage, leaving many to pay for costly cleanups out of their own pocket. Although it is mandatory that insurance companies make this coverage available by July 1, 2010 to homeowners whose systems are upgraded, the insurance is an optional purchase.
Who must take action?
Owners of 1- to 4-unit residences that are heated with oil must already have or install an oil safety valve or an oil supply line with a protective sleeve. Installation of these devices must be performed by a licensed oil burner technician. Technicians are employed by companies that deliver home heating oil or are self-employed. It is important to note that heating oil systems installed on or after January 1, 1990 most likely are already in compliance because state fire codes implemented these requirements on new installations at that time.
Who is exempt?
Homeowners are exempt from taking these leak prevention steps if:
• the oil burner is located above the oil storage tank and the entire oil supply line is connected to and above the top of the tank OR
• an oil safety valve or oil supply line with protective sleeve was installed on or after January 1, 1990, AND
• those changes are in compliance with the oil burning equipment regulations; a copy of the oil burner permit from the local fire department may be used to demonstrate compliance.
Why comply?
Not only is complying with the new law required, it makes good financial and environmental sense. Homeowners who take these preventive measures can avoid the disruption and expense that can be caused by heating oil leaks. A leak may result in exposure to petroleum vapors in your home. If the leak reaches the soil or groundwater beneath your house, then a cleanup must be performed to restore your property to state environmental standards. Leaks that affect another property or impact drinking water supply wells can complicate the cleanup and increase the expense. Each year, several hundred Massachusetts families experience some kind of leak.
What will an upgrade cost?
The typical cost of installing either an oil safety valve or oil supply line with a protective sleeve ranges from $150 - $350 (including labor, parts, and local permit fees).
What could it cost to cleanup a leak?
The cleanup cost for a "simple" leak can be as much as $15,000. In cases where the leak impacts the groundwater or is more extensive, the cleanup costs can reach $250,000 or more.
What kind of insurance is available?
To be eligible for the new insurance coverage, homeowners must ensure that their oil heating systems are in compliance with the new law. Homeowners who have been certified to be in compliance with (or exempt from) the leak prevention measures qualify to purchase insurance that:
• provides "first party coverage" of at least $50,000 for the cost of cleaning up a leak to soil, indoor air, or other environmental media from a home heating system at the residence itself and reimbursement for personal property damage, AND
• provides "third party coverage" of at least $200,000 for the cost of dealing with conditions on and off the insured's property because the leak from this system has or is likely to impact groundwater or someone else's property. The coverage also includes costs incurred for legal defense, subject to a deductible not to exceed $1,000 per claim.
What should I do next?
• Determine whether you have had an oil safety valve or new oil supply line with protective sleeve installed since January 1, 1990. If you have, your permit from the fire department for the installation can be used to document your compliance. You can request a copy from the fire department if the permit is on file, or a licensed oil burner technician can certify that status on a form.
• If you do not have an oil safety valve or oil supply line with protective sleeve in place, have one or the other installed and certified. Either contact your oil delivery company to ask if they employ a licensed oil burner technician or find a service person in your area. Holden Oil employs licesed technicians.
• Consider buying insurance coverage for the cleanup of a leak.
o Determine whether your existing policy provides oil leak coverage.
o If it does not, consider calling your homeowner insurance agent to amend the policy to include this coverage.
If you have questions about your oil line, Call Holden Oil at 800-698-8888.
• the installation of either an oil safety valve or an oil supply line with protective sleeve on systems that do not currently have these devices; and
• insurance companies that write homeowner policies to offer coverage for leaks from heating systems that use oil.
Most homeowner policies do not currently include such coverage, leaving many to pay for costly cleanups out of their own pocket. Although it is mandatory that insurance companies make this coverage available by July 1, 2010 to homeowners whose systems are upgraded, the insurance is an optional purchase.
Who must take action?
Owners of 1- to 4-unit residences that are heated with oil must already have or install an oil safety valve or an oil supply line with a protective sleeve. Installation of these devices must be performed by a licensed oil burner technician. Technicians are employed by companies that deliver home heating oil or are self-employed. It is important to note that heating oil systems installed on or after January 1, 1990 most likely are already in compliance because state fire codes implemented these requirements on new installations at that time.
Who is exempt?
Homeowners are exempt from taking these leak prevention steps if:
• the oil burner is located above the oil storage tank and the entire oil supply line is connected to and above the top of the tank OR
• an oil safety valve or oil supply line with protective sleeve was installed on or after January 1, 1990, AND
• those changes are in compliance with the oil burning equipment regulations; a copy of the oil burner permit from the local fire department may be used to demonstrate compliance.
Why comply?
Not only is complying with the new law required, it makes good financial and environmental sense. Homeowners who take these preventive measures can avoid the disruption and expense that can be caused by heating oil leaks. A leak may result in exposure to petroleum vapors in your home. If the leak reaches the soil or groundwater beneath your house, then a cleanup must be performed to restore your property to state environmental standards. Leaks that affect another property or impact drinking water supply wells can complicate the cleanup and increase the expense. Each year, several hundred Massachusetts families experience some kind of leak.
What will an upgrade cost?
The typical cost of installing either an oil safety valve or oil supply line with a protective sleeve ranges from $150 - $350 (including labor, parts, and local permit fees).
What could it cost to cleanup a leak?
The cleanup cost for a "simple" leak can be as much as $15,000. In cases where the leak impacts the groundwater or is more extensive, the cleanup costs can reach $250,000 or more.
What kind of insurance is available?
To be eligible for the new insurance coverage, homeowners must ensure that their oil heating systems are in compliance with the new law. Homeowners who have been certified to be in compliance with (or exempt from) the leak prevention measures qualify to purchase insurance that:
• provides "first party coverage" of at least $50,000 for the cost of cleaning up a leak to soil, indoor air, or other environmental media from a home heating system at the residence itself and reimbursement for personal property damage, AND
• provides "third party coverage" of at least $200,000 for the cost of dealing with conditions on and off the insured's property because the leak from this system has or is likely to impact groundwater or someone else's property. The coverage also includes costs incurred for legal defense, subject to a deductible not to exceed $1,000 per claim.
What should I do next?
• Determine whether you have had an oil safety valve or new oil supply line with protective sleeve installed since January 1, 1990. If you have, your permit from the fire department for the installation can be used to document your compliance. You can request a copy from the fire department if the permit is on file, or a licensed oil burner technician can certify that status on a form.
• If you do not have an oil safety valve or oil supply line with protective sleeve in place, have one or the other installed and certified. Either contact your oil delivery company to ask if they employ a licensed oil burner technician or find a service person in your area. Holden Oil employs licesed technicians.
• Consider buying insurance coverage for the cleanup of a leak.
o Determine whether your existing policy provides oil leak coverage.
o If it does not, consider calling your homeowner insurance agent to amend the policy to include this coverage.
If you have questions about your oil line, Call Holden Oil at 800-698-8888.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Here comes Irene!
Hurricane Irene is fast approaching and we are here to help in any way. Both Propane Gas and Diesel Fuel are available for generator fueling and we have been running around the North Shore the last few days topping off tanks at places ranging from Hospitals to Fire departments to regular homes to help our customers prepare. Call Holden Oil for delivery of fuel to keep your generator running.
Please remember that if your if your heating oil or propane gas fired appliances get wet, have a service person check them out before attempting to use them. Water will damage the controls and can create a safety issue. If your oil or propane gas tank is damaged or in danger due to the storm, please contact us as soon as possible. We have propane tanks in many locations that have already been secured but the fury of nature is very unpredictable. If you have concerns, please call us.
Please remember that if your if your heating oil or propane gas fired appliances get wet, have a service person check them out before attempting to use them. Water will damage the controls and can create a safety issue. If your oil or propane gas tank is damaged or in danger due to the storm, please contact us as soon as possible. We have propane tanks in many locations that have already been secured but the fury of nature is very unpredictable. If you have concerns, please call us.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
At this time of year, we frequently are asked what we think the price of heating oil is going to be this winter. My honest answer is no one knows. Heating oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel are now a financial instrument traded by speculators causing huge swings in wholesale prices every day. The prices of these products are determined more by hedge funds and investment houses than they are by supply and demand.
The Easy Pay budget program for the 2011-2012 season will be rolled out on August 1. We estimate your annual consumption and use the US Department of Energy projections to estimate your heating expense and break it into monthly payments beginning in August and continuing until June. The last few years we have had to adjust the monthly payments both up and down to reflect the actual cost of fuel during the year. If you have any questions or concerns on the EASY PAY BUDGET, please give us a call.
The Easy Pay budget program for the 2011-2012 season will be rolled out on August 1. We estimate your annual consumption and use the US Department of Energy projections to estimate your heating expense and break it into monthly payments beginning in August and continuing until June. The last few years we have had to adjust the monthly payments both up and down to reflect the actual cost of fuel during the year. If you have any questions or concerns on the EASY PAY BUDGET, please give us a call.
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