Collin Sullivan, AVATAS Payment Solutions October 25, 2016
It is no secret that a good percentage of merchants in our industry still mail out monthly invoices and get paid by check, but many have no idea what the process is actually costing them. Do you know how much you pay per check? To help, I’ve put toge...
O&E Staff Reporter October 17, 2016
A recent report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) suggests that New England is on track to avoid significant increases in demand for generated electric power at least through 2030. Entitled Electricity Consumption and Peak...
Thomas L. Stone, Blackmer October 17, 2016
There’s no doubt that, as the years have passed and technology has advanced, our lives have sped up in so many areas. Cell phones and email have compressed communication intervals. The length of the current news cycle is now measured in minutes rather t...
O&E Staff Reporter October 17, 2016
As state governments look for ways to encourage investment in clean energy and energy efficiency, some are forming so-called “green banks” that leverage capital to assist businesses and homeowners....
Rich Morahan, Richard Morahan Associates, for Lock America October 17, 2016
Empty propane tanks and inadequately secured, disconnected tanks can be expensive accidents waiting to happen, but there are steps a marketer can take to prevent tampering and reduce risk. An unsecure plug device without a security key or solid brass c...
John MacKenna October 17, 2016
A tank monitoring startup launched in 2014 by an energy management engineer who had endured a disastrous propane run-out is gaining momentum after a significant new infusion of investor funding. Tank Utility Inc., of Boston, received a major boost this...