When John “Mac” MacKenna, the impetuous and enthusiastic editor of Oil & Energy, ordered me to write an article in accordance with the theme of Cost of Sales for this issue, I was quite excited, as I felt that this was right in our wheelhouse.
When John “Mac” MacKenna, the impetuous and enthusiastic editor of Oil & Energy, ordered me to write an article in accordance with the theme of Cost of Sales for this issue, I was… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/take-control-product-costs/
Controlling fuel company costs is an important part of the mission at Angus Energy. Two members of the Angus leadership team provide an in-depth look at cost control.
Controlling fuel company costs is an important part of the mission at Angus Energy. Oil & Energy recently caught up with two members of the Angus leadership team, Robert Levins… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/make-cost-monitoring-routine/
Gaining the upper hand on your costs can sometimes seem like an overwhelming task. But by applying some common sense “best practices” to the way you collect, measure and apply the financial data found in your company’s books, you actually have an opportun…
Gaining the upper hand on your costs can sometimes seem like an overwhelming task. But by applying some common sense “best practices” to the way you collect, measure and apply the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/using-financial-data-control-costs/
If natural gas pipeline opponents succeed in defeating both the Northeast Energy Direct and the Access Northeast natural gas pipeline projects, a new day for heating oil will arrive.
Many heating oil companies in New England have been fighting for surv…
If natural gas pipeline opponents succeed in defeating both the Northeast Energy Direct and the Access Northeast natural gas pipeline projects, a new day for heating oil will… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/red-fuel-blue-states/
Energy Kinetics’ Jay McCay discusses the sales process
When a salesperson has an opportunity to sell any heating system, they need to put the focus on the customer and help them reach a decision based on their own wishes or needs. That is the advice of …
Energy Kinetics’ Jay McCay discusses the sales process
When a salesperson has an opportunity to sell any heating system, they need to put the focus on the customer and help them… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/equipment-sales-its-all-about-customer/
It’s the endless pursuit of controlling costs that drives us to innovate—finding new ways to be more productive and run our companies more efficiently. Fortunately, there are some pretty useful tools out there that are also up to the task.
It’s the endless pursuit of controlling costs that drives us to innovate—finding new ways to be more productive and run our companies more efficiently. Fortunately, there are some… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/controlling-costs-and-staying-competitive/
Now that the Democratic and Republican conventions are complete, here is a capsule look at the candidates’ energy policies as expressed in their platform documents.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was published by the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association and is reprinted with permission.
Now that the Democratic and Republican… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-clinton-and-trump-stack/
A recent report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Underground Storage Tanks suggests that corrosion is a widespread problem that threatens the integrity of many underground tanks storing diesel.
A recent report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Underground Storage Tanks suggests that corrosion is a widespread problem that threatens the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/epa-find-corrosion-ulsd-tanks/
Thirty-three percent. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), 33 percent is the amount of productivity companies lose when they hire employees with drug and alcohol problems.
A related study by the SBA also points to the increased risk of…
Thirty-three percent. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), 33 percent is the amount of productivity companies lose when they hire employees with drug and alcohol… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/towards-drug-free-workplace/
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has released the new version of its Fuel Savings Analysis Calculator, which uses test data on oil-fired boilers to demonstrate the value of equipment upgrades with consumer-friendly metrics.
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has released the new version of its Fuel Savings Analysis Calculator, which uses test data on oil-fired boilers to demonstrate the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-delivers-fsa-calculator-20/
Crude oil prices in a $50 to $60 range will trigger increased capital expenditures and stepped-up production activity. Recently, Reuters cited a report that fleshes out this range. A $50-per-barrel price is insufficient for most major conventional oil pro…
Crude oil prices in a $50 to $60 range will trigger increased capital expenditures and stepped-up production activity. Recently, Reuters cited a report that fleshes out this… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/shale-oil-makes-rebound/
In a victory for heating oil dealers throughout New England, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently declared it unlawful for Massachusetts to force residential electricity customers to subsidize the construction of private natural gas pipelines…
In a victory for heating oil dealers throughout New England, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently declared it unlawful for Massachusetts to force residential… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/mass-court-strikes-down-pipeline-tax/
Electric utilities benefit from billions of dollars in tax breaks every year, according to a recent report from The Institute for Policy Studies entitled, Utilities Pay Up: How Ending Tax Dodging by America’s Electric Utilities Can Help Fund a Job-Creatin…
Electric utilities benefit from billions of dollars in tax breaks every year, according to a recent report from The Institute for Policy Studies entitled, Utilities Pay Up: How… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/utilities-benefit-major-tax-breaks/
Allison Heaney truly grew up in the Oilheat business. At age 5, she was helping to wash trucks at Skaggs-Walsh, founded by her grandfather, and in 1994 she stepped into the company presidency as a 24-year-old.
Allison Heaney truly grew up in the Oilheat business. At age 5, she was helping to wash trucks at Skaggs-Walsh, the Queens, NY, company run by her father, Peter Heaney, who… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/love-oilheat/
Change is a constant in Oilheat, particularly in equipment sales. It used to be that when a homeowner or business owner needed a new boiler or furnace, the only big question they faced was a choice between standard and high-efficiency equipment. Now the c…
Change is a constant in Oilheat, particularly in equipment sales. It used to be that when a homeowner or business owner needed a new boiler or furnace, the only big question they… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/optimize-your-equipment-sales-process/
Veteran energy marketer and consultant Sean Cota says fuel companies are complex operations, and owners need to implement effective bookkeeping and accounting practices in order to get a firm grasp on their costs.
Veteran energy marketer and consultant Sean Cota says fuel companies are complex operations, and owners need to implement effective bookkeeping and accounting practices in order… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/good-bookkeeping-pays/
One of the keys to controlling fuel delivery costs is managing the oil or propane fleet with technology solutions that facilitate communications involving drivers, onboard systems, dispatch and back office.
One of the keys to controlling fuel delivery costs is managing the oil or propane fleet with technology solutions that facilitate communications involving drivers, onboard… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/getting-delivery-costs-under-control-wirelessly/
Companies that sell energy products and comfort services can leverage technological solutions to derive greater value from their assets.
Companies that sell energy products and comfort services can leverage technological solutions to derive greater value from their assets, according to a technology executive who is… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/do-more-what-you-have/
