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What is Capped Price Protection?

Protect Your Heating Budget with Main-Care Energy’s Capped Price Protection Program Energy prices can be unpredictable, especially when global events, weather, and market conditions all influence the cost of heating fuels. For homeowners and businesses in Rensselaer County, the New York Capital Region, the Hudson Valley and Western Vermont and Massachusetts that rely on heating oil, […]

Can You Use Kerosene in Diesel Engines?

We offer affordable, winter-tested fuel options. The Northeast has been hit with some brutally cold weather this winter, and businesses that rely on diesel fuel have felt the effects. When temperatures plunge, diesel can cloud, thicken or gel—creating serious headaches for fleets, farms, construction crews and industrial operations. Main-Care Energy has fielded plenty of commercial […]

This Clean Fuel Reduces Our Reliance on Foreign-Produced Petroleum.

Our buildings account for roughly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. That’s a significant impact — but also a powerful opportunity. By improving insulation, upgrading to high-efficiency heating equipment and choosing cleaner fuels, homeowners can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing comfort. Countless homes across the Northeast also use Bioheat® fuel. This […]

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Home Heating System?

Let our HVAC pros take you through the various factors to consider. Winters in the Northeast don’t play around. When temperatures dip into the teens—or lower—you need a dependable home heating system that shows up every time it’s called upon. If your furnace, boiler or heat pump is struggling to keep your home warm or breaking down […]

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What Do You Know About Natural Gas?

Where it comes from, how it heats homes and more. Natural gas is one of the most versatile fuels available to homeowners today. It powers some astonishingly efficient heating systems and appliances, delivers reliable comfort and supports everything from cooking to backup power. But many homeowners in Saratoga County and throughout the Hudson Valley, the NY […]

Is That the Smell of Propane?

We’re here to help you maintain the highest standards of propane safety. Propane is one of the most popular and versatile energy sources for homes across Washington County, the rest of the NY Capital Region and Hudson Valley and neighboring areas of Western Vermont and Western Massachusetts. It efficiently powers home heating systems, water heaters, fireplaces, stoves, […]

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What’s Included in HVAC Service?

Our team is here to ensure your year-round safety and comfort. At Main-Care Energy, we believe home comfort should be stress-free and reliable. That’s why we promise 360° of Service, a commitment to care for every corner of your home and every stage of your comfort systems’ lifespan. For our customers, this means one trusted partner […]

Optimize the Airflow in Your Home Heating System

Whether you have a furnace, boiler or heat pump, you can boost its efficiency. Every home heating system relies in some way on a clear flow of air to operate safely and efficiently. In your house, there may be vents to deliver warm air to your rooms, venting to ensure combustion gases safely leave and […]

The Benefits of Main-Care WinterGuard Fuel Over Traditional Kerosene

Our winter-ready heating fuel is better for your home, wallet and the planet! The days and nights are getting frigid across the Main-Care Energy service area. From Catskill, NY, and all throughout the Hudson Valley and New York’s Capital Region, to Western Vermont and Western Massachusetts, our trucks are on the road delivering highly-refined heating […]

Switching to Bioheat® Fuel

Switching to Bioheat® Fuel Our refined, super-efficient heating oil blend is better for the planet and your home. At Main-Care Energy, we regularly speak to customers who want to know they’re doing the right thing to keep their families warm and safe while positively impacting the environment. And we are on the same page — […]