The Noonan Family:
Home Comfort Pioneers in the Pioneer Valley for over a Century!
Timothy F. Noonan, son of Irish immigrants, began the proud tradition of business ownership that can be traced over five generations. It's the American Dream - alive and well over 134 years later, right here at home in the Pioneer Valley.
Then And Now: Over 134 Years Of Service
Take a trip down memory lane and discover how the Noonan family has been proudly serving the Pioneer Valley area, delivering all the comforts of home.
Timothy F. Noonan
Edward J. Noonan
Timothy F. Noonan
Ed Noonan
Ted Noonan
Our History Timeline
1890
The beginnings of an American Dream:
Timothy F. Noonan starts his own business, T.F. Noonan Ice Dealer, as a home delivery ice dealer in Springfield, Massachusetts.
1890
1911
Massasoit Lake Ice Company
Timothy F. Noonan changes the company name to Massasoit Lake Ice Company.
1911
1928
Massasoit Lake Ice and Fuel Company
The industrious Edward J. Noonan adds kerosene and home heating oil to the products his company delivers, calling the business Massasoit Lake Ice and Fuel Company.
1928
1958
The third generation
Edward J. Noonan sells the business to two of his sons, Timothy and William, who run the company by the name of Noonan Oil Company, Inc. Though set back by the 1973 oil embargo, they are able to expand sales and develop new markets. Timothy later becomes the sole proprietor in 1981.
1958
1973
Edward J. Noonan, launches his own career
Timothy's son, Ed Noonan, great-grandson of the first Timothy F. Noonan, launches his own career as the fourth generation Noonan to operate his own fuel home delivery business, purchasing Palmer Coal and Oil. During that same year, Noonan Oil Company, the family business started by Ed's great-grandfather (and operated at that time by Ed's father), celebrates its 83rd anniversary.
1973
1985
The birth of Noonan Energy
One Name for Many Community Based Companies: Ed recognizes that even through these acquisitions and the increased size of Palmer Coal and Oil, customers remain connected to their oil company. He chooses to continue using familiar company names while blending the many community oil companies under a single umbrella of corporate identity. NOONAN ENERGY is born.
1985
1988
Noonan Energy Companies
Noonan Oil Company, owned by Ed's father, Timothy – previously owned by Ed's grandfather, Edward – and founded by Ed's great-grandfather, Timothy, in 1890 – joins Noonan Energy Companies. This same year, National Heating of Amherst is acquired, introducing Noonan Energy to the retail and commercial air conditioning business.
1988
1990
Noonan celebrates its 100th anniversary!
1990
2011
July—Noonan is pleased to announce the addition of Master plumber Mark Gadoury as we introduce our new plumbing division, which will further diversify and expand our offerings to customers.
2011
2015
Noonan celebrates its 125th anniversary!
Noonan Energy celebrates its 125th anniversary and is awarded the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association 2015 Industry Leadership Award, recognizing its long-standing contribution to the industry.
2015
2018
Noonan is pleased to announce the addition of Master Electrician Daniel Rollend who will spearhead our new full-service electrical division, adding to our offerings of home comfort services.
2018
2023
Ed Noonan’s 50th Anniversary in Business
Fifty years later, Noonan is celebrating a long and successful journey serving locals and supplying oil to the Palmer Area.
2023
2024
Noonan Energy continues to lead the way
Noonan Energy aims to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and lower energy costs, reinforcing their commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. Additionally, the company celebrates the induction of the sixth generation of the Noonan family into the business, ensuring the legacy of quality service and community commitment continues for years to come.
2024
Noonan Energy's History - 5 Generations
A Name You Know And Trust
Since our founding in 1890, Noonan has continuously looked for the best ways to serve our customers. The Noonan name is recognized throughout the Pioneer Valley area for quality home comfort. When you see our name on our trucks, you know you're getting the best in old-fashioned service coupled with the latest in modern technology. As we look to our next 100 years, we see a bright future not just for the Noonan family – but for heating oil!