About Devaney Energy

Showing up when it counts since 1934, Devaney Energy is a family-owned business serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Watch our video below to see The Devaney Difference.

  • Family-Owned

    We're a fourth-generation family business dedicated to reliability and accountability in everything we do.

  • Local Roots

    We get Massachusetts and the New England area because we're from here. We’re real locals, doing real work.

  • Exceptional Service

    We treat every customer the way they should be treated, like a neighbor, not a line item on an invoice.

The Devaney Difference

A dedicated partnership designed to reduce your energy use and lower your overall heating and cooling costs. We’re here for you. That’s the Devaney Difference.

Two Devaney Energy team members at a community event table under a tent

Local impact

In the Community

We take our community seriously. That’s why we partner with organizations like The Ellie Fund and Big Brothers Big Sisters, because being a part of the community is more than just living here. To us, it’s showing up for our neighbors in Massachusetts and the New England area any way we can.

  • Community Support

    We sponsor local events and organizations that give back to our community. It's just one way we show up for our neighbors.

  • Cleaner Energy

    We promote high-efficiency equipment and cleaner fuels that are not only better for your wallet, but also better for the community.

  • Leaders in Safety

    We ensure all our certified heating and cooling technicians maintain strict safety standards for every home and business we serve.

Three Devaney Energy technicians talking beside a service truck

Educational excellence

Devaney University

The best service for our customers starts with providing the best training for our technicians and team members. Devaney University offers hands-on training to stay up to date on technology and advancements in our industry.

Our journey

Over 90 Years of Devaney History

From humble beginnings to powering New England homes and businesses today, Devaney Energy has been growing alongside our neighbors since 1934. Explore a brief timeline of our family history and the milestones that brought us to today.

  1. Joseph Devaney carrying a delivery on one shoulder outside a house

    1934

    Irish Immigrant Joseph Devaney starts local delivery of range fuel, coal, and ice to customers in the Boston area.

  2. A man leaning against an early Devaney range and fuel oil truck

    1946

    James G. Devaney takes over the business as heating oil becomes the heating fuel of choice in the region.

  3. 1978

    James W. Devaney becomes president.

  4. The James Devaney Fuel Oil Service storefront with a red awning in the 1980s

    1980s

    The business grows through customer growth and company acquisition.

  5. Two James Devaney fuel oil trucks parked under a canopy at the West Roxbury yard

    1980s

    The business moves from McBride St, Jamaica Plain to its Springvale Ave location in West Roxbury.

  6. A yellow James Devaney service truck parked in a driveway

    1990s

    The business continues to grow under the helm of James W. Devaney with organic growth and several acquisitions.

  7. 1999

    The operation expands to Linden St in Wellesley after the acquisition of Diehl’s Oil.

  8. A yellow James Devaney fuel truck parked outside the Fenway Park gate entrance

    2004

    Hughes Oil is acquired, and the company headquarters is moved to its current location at Wells Ave in Newton.

  9. 2010

    Arcudi Oil is acquired, expanding the territory to the Mendon location.

  10. A yellow Devaney Energy fuel delivery truck parked on a tree-lined street

    2012

    The company changes its name to Devaney Energy to accurately reflect the diverse fuel offerings and expansion into the propane business.

  11. Close-up of a yellow Devaney Energy propane delivery truck

    2013

    The company officially begins delivering propane.

  12. Aerial view of yellow Devaney Energy delivery trucks parked in a row at the Bridgewater terminal

    2017

    The Bridgewater propane terminal and office opens.

  13. The Devaney Energy roadside sign with an American flag and yellow mums

    2024

    Celebrates 90th year in business.