Permian methane leaks are even worse than coal emissions
Permian methane leaks are even worse than coal emissions
Harvard University scientists now say methane emissions from the Permian Basin are more than double federal estimates.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/gassed/
Stepwise Data Research released “The Economic Contribution of Maine’s Heating Fuel Industry: 2018,” highlighting the important role that heating oil and propane providers play in the state's economy.
Maine Technical Education Center helps mitigate the industry’s labor shortage
In November 2018, Stepwise Data Research released its report on “The Economic Contribution of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/filling-vacuum/
Flaws in the U.S. Department of Energy’s standard annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating system are well documented. In fact, Oil & Energy recently dredged up from our archives a 2006 (!) article on the topic, which somewhat exhaustively breaks …
Flaws in the U.S. Department of Energy’s standard annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating system are well documented. In fact, Oil & Energy recently dredged up from our… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/follow-examination/
When it comes to today’s boilers, it’s a whole new world out there. Between condensing heat exchangers, high-tech displays, modulating burners, and changes to circulator sizing and pipe configuration, there have been enough innovations in system technolog…
When it comes to today’s boilers, it’s a whole new world out there. Between condensing heat exchangers, high-tech displays, modulating burners, and changes to circulator sizing… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/its-whats-inside-counts/
The burner is more than just a burner.
A typical oil burner might be comprised of air tube, blower wheel, electrical box, connector tube, coupling, escutcheon plate, flange gasket, fuel pump, burner head, igniter, inlet air scoop, housing assembly, mot…
The burner is more than just a burner.
A typical oil burner might be comprised of air tube, blower wheel, electrical box, connector tube, coupling, escutcheon plate, flange… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/more-just-burners/
One of the many marketing points used by the natural gas industry to promote their product is that it is piped into the home, so it is always there when needed for heat, hot water, cooking, etc. As the argument goes, this is superior to a “delivered fuel”…
One of the many marketing points used by the natural gas industry to promote their product is that it is piped into the home, so it is always there when needed for heat, hot… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/over-pressure-under-pressure-utilities-under-deliver/
After a chimney fell on 18-year-old Leonel Rondon during the September 13 natural gas explosions, his death made national headlines. Speaking from the Rondon family’s home the next day, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker called the tragedy “about as imm…
After a chimney fell on 18-year-old Leonel Rondon during the September 13 natural gas explosions, his death made national headlines. Speaking from the Rondon family’s home the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/merrimack-valley-disaster-death-toll-rises/
“Over the next 25 years, disruption is inevitable,” said April M. Salas, Executive Director of the Revers Center for Energy with the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Formerly an energy policy advisor to the White House, Salas has held various senior …
“Over the next 25 years, disruption is inevitable,” said April M. Salas, Executive Director of the Revers Center for Energy with the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Formerly… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/power-disruption/
Natural gas fires and explosions devastated the suburban Massachusetts communities of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover on the evening of Thursday, September 13.
As 48 miles of pipe now need to be replaced in the affected areas, road closures like this one are to be expected for some time.
“This is like Armageddon,” said a resident of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/natural-gas-disaster-racks-massachusetts/
On July 6, Cheshire Oil, of Keene, NH, transferred ownership of its heating business to Dead River Company, of South Portland, ME. The acquisition brings together two mainstays of the New England fuel delivery business. Cheshire Oil had been serving custo…
On July 6, Cheshire Oil, of Keene, NH, transferred ownership of its heating business to Dead River Company, of South Portland, ME. The acquisition brings together two mainstays of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/dead-river-company-purchases-heating-business-cheshire-oil/
One of the most productive ways for your propane business to generate revenue and be profitable is through gallon growth. Now that the obvious has been stated, let’s talk about Temporary Construction Heat as a main contribution to propane gallon growth. W…
One of the most productive ways for your propane business to generate revenue and be profitable is through gallon growth. Now that the obvious has been stated, let’s talk about… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/propane-gallon-growth-temporary-construction-heat/
Diversification is a familiar point of interest for heating oil and propane dealers looking to build market share and protect their businesses against competing home service providers. So, it came as no surprise that many seats were filled for the “Extrem…
Diversification is a familiar point of interest for heating oil and propane dealers looking to build market share and protect their businesses against competing home service… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/branching-out/
Some advancements in heating equipment represent great strides toward streamlining and supporting the work of technicians in the field.
Some of today’s heating systems are very similar to those installed generations ago. Others show advancements in areas like controls, efficiency, reliability, performance and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/high-tech-heating-made-simple/
This spring, like every year, HVAC technicians have a range of training opportunities before them. The Eastern Energy Expo alone offers over 30 sessions in its technical track, and with thousands of professionals in attendance, there’s a decent chance tha…
This spring, like every year, HVAC technicians have a range of training opportunities before them. The Eastern Energy Expo alone offers over 30 sessions in its technical track,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/top-tips-todays-techs/
