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20 Percent Biodiesel Is OK

Heating oil and biodiesel can be blended and stored at the B20 level and higher just as easily as they can at lower blend levels, according to Brian Savage, President of Savage Associates Inc., a New Jersey-based provider of bulk terminal equipment and se…
Heating oil and biodiesel can be blended and stored at the B20 level and higher just as easily as they can at lower blend levels, according to Brian Savage, President of Savage… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/20-percent-biodiesel-ok/

Fuel From Waste

Heating oil marketers can help customers reduce their carbon footprints and replace fossil fuels with renewable energy by selling biodiesel made from food waste. The possibilities were on display during a tour of the Newport Biodiesel plant that was part…
Heating oil marketers can help customers reduce their carbon footprints and replace fossil fuels with renewable energy by selling biodiesel made from food waste.  The… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fuel-waste/

Propane Marketers Rush to Add Storage

The propane storage construction business is booming as marketers try to ensure a ready supply under all conditions.
The propane storage construction business is booming as marketers try to ensure a ready supply under all conditions. Matt Hiltz, co-owner of Hiltz Propane Systems, of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/propane-marketers-rush-add-storage/

Marketers Convene in Newport

More than 250 energy marketers and industry participants gathered in Newport, R.I., in September for the Southern New England Energy Conference, which brought together members of three New England state associations for two event-filled days.
More than 250 energy marketers and industry participants gathered in Newport, R.I., in September for the Southern New England Energy Conference, which brought together members of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/marketers-convene-newport1/

Maintain an SPCC Plan

As fuel dealers, there are dozens of state and federal rules and regulations that come under the umbrella of environmental compliance. Our companies focus on maintaining our SPCC plans, getting the right permits, making sure our delivery trucks and traile…
As fuel dealers, there are dozens of state and federal rules and regulations that come under the umbrella of environmental compliance. Our companies focus on maintaining our… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/maintain-spcc-plan/

Power Plants Improve Winter Reliability

New England Fuel Institute is trying to create opportunities for Oilheat marketers and alleviate challenges by taking on some of the difficult issues facing the industry.
New England Fuel Institute is trying to create opportunities for Oilheat marketers and alleviate challenges by taking on some of the difficult issues facing the industry.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/power-plants-improve-winter-reliability/

Own the Home

The Powderhorn Agency and the New England Fuel Institute (NEFI) are collaborating on a new set of protection and warranty programs to help energy marketers forge deeper relationships with their customers.
The Powderhorn Agency and the New England Fuel Institute (NEFI) are collaborating on a new set of protection and warranty programs to help energy marketers forge deeper… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/own-home/

Control Workers Compensation Costs

Fuel Delivery and home comfort companies can reduce the cost of worker’s compensation insurance by taking firm control of their claims and losses. Patrick Donahue, Regional Risk Manager for Federated Insurance, explained how companies can control costs d…
Fuel Delivery and home comfort companies can reduce the cost of worker’s compensation insurance by taking firm control of their claims and losses. Patrick Donahue, Regional Risk… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/control-workers-compensation-costs/

Maximize Social Security Benefits

Social Security is a mystery to many Baby Boomers, but it is important to understand the rules in order to maximize one’s benefits. This is the message delivered by Gray Equity Management’s Daniel C. Romano during a seminar at the recent Southern New Engl…
Social Security is a mystery to many Baby Boomers, but it is important to understand the rules in order to maximize one’s benefits. This is the message delivered by Gray Equity… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/maximize-social-security-benefits/

Passive Solar at Home

When you are designing a solar house in a cold climate, you need to address solar gain in three ways:
When you are designing a solar house in a cold climate, you need to address solar gain in three ways: How are you going to collect it? How are you going to store it? How… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/passive-solar-home/

Unintended Consequences and Other Unexpected Outcomes

Account executives working for Hedge Solutions routinely provide information to clients pertaining to market fundamentals, as well as price risk management guidance. Of course a core fundamental is what is occurring in economies throughout the world. Simp…
Account executives working for Hedge Solutions routinely provide information to clients pertaining to market fundamentals, as well as price risk management guidance. Of course a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/unintended-consequences-and-other-unexpected-outcomes/

Lessons From the Big Advertisers

Primetime television advertising is worlds away from the small-budget marketing campaigns that home comfort companies use to attract new business. While companies in our niche struggle just to be noticed, giant advertisers are creating touchstone images a…
Primetime television advertising is worlds away from the small-budget marketing campaigns that home comfort companies use to attract new business. While companies in our niche… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/lessons-big-advertisers/

Eric Slifka Offers Encouraging Words

EDITORS NOTE: Eric Slifka, CEO of Global Partners LP, delivered the keynote address at the recent Southern New England Energy Conference, held in Newport, R.I. The following is a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/eric-slifka-offers-encouraging-words/

Media Analyzes Implications of Dropping Oil Prices

Oil prices have tumbled by more than 25 percent since this summer, and while that translates to lower prices for gasoline and heating oil for U.S. consumers, much of the news analysis is focused on geopolitical and macro-economic implications.
Oil prices have tumbled by more than 25 percent since this summer, and while that translates to lower prices for gasoline and heating oil for U.S. consumers, much of the news… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/media-analyzes-implications-dropping-oil-prices/

Propane Storage Is a Booming Business

Propane marketers in New England and the Midwest faced severe supply challenges during last winter’s extreme cold weather, and many have responded by ordering up new propane storage.
Propane marketers in New England and the Midwest faced severe supply challenges during last winter’s extreme cold weather, and many have responded by ordering up new propane… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/propane-storage-booming-business/

EIA Expands Winter Heating Fuels Online Data

U.S. data about winter heating fuels is more complete and accessible, thanks to some online enhancements from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). EIA’s Today in Energy service today announced an expanded version of its State Heating Oil and …
U.S. data about winter heating fuels is more complete and accessible, thanks to some online enhancements from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). EIA’s Today in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/eia-expands-winter-heating-fuels-online-data/

Mind the Airflow on That Furnace or AC

Airflow rates are critical in a high-efficiency heating or air conditioning installation, and who better to explain the intricacies than Ralph Adams? As Education Co-Chairman of the National Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals and Service Ma…
Airflow rates are critical in a high-efficiency heating or air conditioning installation, and who better to explain the intricacies than Ralph Adams? As Education Co-Chairman of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/mind-airflow-furnace-or-ac/

Reinforcing the Supply Chain

Crestwood seeks approval for underground LPG storage
Crestwood seeks approval for underground LPG storage Domestic supplies of propane are plentiful, but logistical problems have created price and supply risks in the Northeast and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/reinforcing-supply-chain/

LPG Storage Outlook Improves in New England

Propane supply in New England is better protected going into the 2014-15 winter than it was one year earlier, according to Joe Rose, President of the Propane Gas Association of New England.
Propane supply in New England is better protected going into the 2014-15 winter than it was one year earlier, according to Joe Rose, President of the Propane Gas Association of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/lpg-storage-outlook-improves-new-england/

Competing in Connectivity

Honeywell’s Lyric thermostat helps contractors meet rising expectations.
Honeywell’s Lyric thermostat helps contractors meet rising expectations. Providers who want to ride the cutting-edge of intelligent home comfort will appreciate Honeywell’s new… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/competing-connectivity/

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