Established in 1954, the Massachusetts Oilheat Council (MOC) is a business association for heating oil and petroleum products companies. We represent more than 350 companies across the state, including retail and wholesale/supplier operations. Collectively, our members store, sell and deliver nearly 70 percent of the heating oil used in homes, schools, hospitals and businesses statewide. The MOC also represents heating equipment manufacturers and suppliers and other businesses that provide valuable goods and services to the industry.
More than 40 percent of the homes in Massachusetts turn to Oilheat dealers statewide for warmth and comfort. About one million homes rely on Oilheat for their source of energy. Because of Oilheat's important role in the commonwealth, the MOC has a clearly defined mission. It includes:
Promoting and protecting the business interests of our members by developing and implementing effective advertising, marketing and public relations programs promoting Oilheat;
Implementing effective legislative, regulatory and government affairs programs and activities;
Serving as a valuable resource and information base to a host of audiences;
Designing and coordinating regular industry educational activities;
Growing the membership of the association;
Encouraging high standards of service within the industry to best serve the public and the business community; and
Serving as the qualified state association for the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), a Congressionally authorized program aimed at promoting Oilheat, educating consumers and the industry, and developing meaningful research and development projects.
While our primary mission is to promote and protect Oilheat, the MOC has become an important resource for consumers, businesses, government officials and the media who seek information about Oilheat and its important role in the energy mix of Massachusetts. Our staff prides itself in responding to all inquiries in a timely fashion with accurate and detailed information. If you're in the heating oil business and not currently a member of the MOC, you're missing out on a valuable partnership. Contact us.
