Author Dr. Philip K. Verleger Jr., a leading authority on energy economics, will deliver a keynote address at the 2015 NEFI Energy Expo. Verleger has served in two presidential administrations and operates an independent consulting firm, PKVerleger LLC.
Author Dr. Philip K. Verleger Jr., a leading authority on energy economics, will deliver a keynote address at the 2015 NEFI Energy Expo. Verleger has served in two presidential… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/dr-philip-verleger-will-deliver-nefi-expo-keynote/
NORA aims to help dealers use hard data to demonstrate potential energy savings and motivate customers to upgrade
NORA aims to help dealers use hard data to demonstrate potential energy savings and motivate customers to upgrade
By John MacKenna
Selling new Oilheat equipment can be a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/show-me-money/
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/
Hello, energy service professionals. Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve written, but I am a person that needs to be energized about something to put it down in words. So now you’re asking, what has me energized? Airflow, that’s what.
Hello, energy service professionals. Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve written, but I am a person that needs to be energized about something to put it down in words. So now… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/know-your-flow/
Low-temperature in-floor hydronic systems have gained a higher profile, if not a higher market share, in North America over the years. There are champions and detractors; good systems and horrible systems. Every aspect of the house and the system has to b…
Low-temperature in-floor hydronic systems have gained a higher profile, if not a higher market share, in North America over the years. There are champions and detractors; good… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/striking-right-balance/
Thermo Products LLC, the North Judson, Ind.-based maker of heating and cooling products, recently introduced a new condensing oil furnace that achieves a 95 percent rating on the AFUE efficiency scale and is Energy Star 4.0 listed.
Thermo Products LLC, the North Judson, Ind.-based maker of heating and cooling products, recently introduced a new condensing oil furnace that achieves a 95 percent rating on… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/thermo-pride-introduces-95-percent-efficient-oil-furnace/
So what are the tools of the heating industry trade? Wrenches? Screwdrivers? If you think that’s all you need to succeed in this business then you better think again. Without question, the ability to turn a wrench is a prerequisite, but today there is so …
So what are the tools of the heating industry trade? Wrenches? Screwdrivers? If you think that’s all you need to succeed in this business then you better think again. Without… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/todays-contractors-wear-many-hats/
Communicating effectively with customers and co-workers is more important than ever now, because service departments are expected to generate business and offset lost profits from heating oil sales.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of two articles about essential skills and knowledge for today’s service departments. This article focuses on the essentials of Communications;… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/pressure-grows-service-department/
As competition increases and customer expectations rise, it is ever more important for home comfort companies to install and service equipment effectively and minimize mistakes and callbacks.
As competition increases and customer expectations rise, it is ever more important for home comfort companies to install and service equipment effectively and minimize mistakes… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/modern-tools-help-techs-get-it-right/
With the increased popularity of the ductless mini- split, the opportunities for growth for energy retailers have increased significantly.
Contractors can tap into a market that is growing in the Northeast
About a year ago I wrote an article about diversification for the oil heat dealer. Business owners continue… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ductless-mini-splits-are-taking/