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How to Read Your Credit Card Statement

Credit Card Statements come in many shapes and sizes. Some are as few as two pages while others can be over 50 pages. Each processor’s statements have their own look and feel, but the information covered therein is typically the same. However, no matter w…
Credit Card Statements come in many shapes and sizes. Some are as few as two pages while others can be over 50 pages. Each processor’s statements have their own look and feel, but… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-read-your-credit-card-statement/

PriMedia Launches thebuzz.energy

In January, PriMedia launched thebuzz.energy, a free, interactive, cloud-based calendar that lists virtually all retail energy industry events. Now live at thebuzz.energy, the website was built to make individual and organizational planning easier, reduce…
In January, PriMedia launched thebuzz.energy, a free, interactive, cloud-based calendar that lists virtually all retail energy industry events. Now live at thebuzz.energy, the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/primedia-launches-thebuzzenergy/

Hurricane Resilience

Extreme weather events present tough resiliency challenges for the electricity industry. Work needs to be done to harden the grid.
We’ve all seen the news coverage of the devastating 2017 and 2018 hurricanes slamming into our coasts. We’ve had five major U.S. hurricanes over the past two years, and they’re… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/hurricane-resilience/

Massachusetts Accelerates Clean Energy Agenda

In 2018, the Bay State has prioritized energy storage, doubled its renewable portfolio standard, and set the nation’s first clean peak standard.
In 2018, the Bay State has prioritized energy storage, doubled its renewable portfolio standard, and set the nation’s first clean peak standard. Meanwhile, the courts have… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/massachusetts-accelerates-clean-energy-agenda/

DataOnline Acquires Independent Technologies

DataOnline announced August 6 that it had completed the acquisition of Independent Technologies.With DataOnline’s acquisition of Wikon GmbH, the combined business will serve more than 1,000 customers in 75+ countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas…
DataOnline, a leading global provider of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, announced August 6 that it had completed the acquisition of Independent Technologies.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/dataonline-acquires-independent-technologies/

Eyes in the Storm

In describing last winter’s string of heavy snowfalls, cold temperatures, and corresponding supply issues, some fuel dealers have referred to the one-two-three combination as a “perfect storm.” Others have called it a different kind of storm, of the exple…
In describing last winter’s string of heavy snowfalls, cold temperatures, and corresponding supply issues, some fuel dealers have referred to the one-two-three combination as a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/eyes-storm/

Three Ways Blockchain Might Transform the Energy Industry

A regular reader of financial publications might be thinking right about now, “Please, not another Bitcoin article!” Rest assured, this is not that. (Still, you might want to skip… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/three-ways-blockchain-might-transform-energy-industry/

NORA Releases Updated FSA Calculator 2.1

On March 29, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) announced the latest update to its popular Fuel Savings Analysis (FSA) Calculator. This free, cloud-based software tool was developed by NORA and New York-based marketing firm PriMedia, Inc. in or…
On March 29, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) announced the latest update to its popular Fuel Savings Analysis (FSA) Calculator. This free, cloud-based software tool… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-releases-updated-fsa-calculator-21/

Have You Outgrown QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is everywhere. At least it seems that way. Results from our most recent energy survey indicate that 64% of companies in the retail oil and propane industry use QuickBooks for their accounting. But as industry merger & acquisition activity conti…
QuickBooks is everywhere. At least it seems that way. Results from our most recent energy survey indicate that 64% of companies in the retail oil and propane industry use… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/have-you-outgrown-quickbooks/

Cargas Systems’ New CEO Reflects on Past Success, Looks to Future Opportunities

President of Cargas Systems since 2015, Nate Scott was named CEO late last year Being in the energy industry, whether as a delivery driver or business leader, often means being in two or three places at once. Pennsylvania-based software company Cargas Sy…
President of Cargas Systems since 2015, Nate Scott was named CEO late last year Being in the energy industry, whether as a delivery driver or business leader, often means being… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/cargas-systems-new-ceo-reflects-past-success-looks-future-opportunities/

Massachusetts Envisions Huge Growth in Energy Storage

Mount Tom site to serve as a model for future projects
Mount Tom site to serve as a model for future projects By Ed Burke, Dennis K. Burke Inc. Can Massachusetts meet its goal of 200 megawatt-hours of energy storage by 2020?… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/massachusetts-envisions-huge-growth-energy-storage/

Slick Energy Aims to Connect Heating Oil Dealers and Consumers

One frosty Massachusetts morning in the winter of 2010, Chris Buchanan stood at the kitchen sink of his Marblehead home. Cleaning up after breakfast, Buchanan looked out the window above his sink and caught sight of his oil tank meter. It was running low.…
One frosty Massachusetts morning in the winter of 2010, Chris Buchanan stood at the kitchen sink of his Marblehead home. Cleaning up after breakfast, Buchanan looked out the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/slick-energy-aims-connect-heating-oil-dealers-and-consumers/

Cleaning Up on DEF

Leading Chemical Distribution Company Brenntag North America Relies On Blackmer® STX-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pumps to Safely and Efficiently Deliver Bulk Quantities of DEF
Leading Chemical Distribution Company Brenntag North America Relies On Blackmer® STX-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pumps to Safely and Efficiently Deliver Bulk Quantities of DEF Who… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/cleaning-def/

Tesla Model 3: Definitely Innovative

At a ceremony held in August, 30 employees of the Tesla team received the first deliveries of Model 3 sedans. The Tesla Model 3 has been one of the most anticipated new cars in years – the company’s first mass-market vehicle. Without traditional marketing…
At a ceremony held in August, 30 employees of the Tesla team received the first deliveries of Model 3 sedans. The Tesla Model 3 has been one of the most anticipated new cars in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/tesla-model-3-definitely-innovative/

The BI Behind BI

Energy industry insights and experiences inform ADD Systems’ business intelligence platform When first presented with the concept, business intelligence, or BI for short, might seem a tough sell for some — and understandably so. The notion that a piece o…
Energy industry insights and experiences inform ADD Systems’ business intelligence platform When first presented with the concept, business intelligence, or BI for short, might… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/bi-behind-bi/

Heating System Futurists

A futurist is defined as one who studies and predicts the future on the basis of current trends. When examining trends in home heating technology, certain concepts, like biofuels, condensing equipment, heat pumps and smart controls, immediately jump out. …
A futurist is defined as one who studies and predicts the future on the basis of current trends. When examining trends in home heating technology, certain concepts, like biofuels,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heating-system-futurists/

Payment Processing Today is a Whole Different Animal

Integrated software solutions help dealers respond to changes in customer expectations
Integrated software solutions help dealers respond to changes in customer expectations Forget about fuel delivery for a moment. Think about the last time you checked out the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/payment-processing-today-whole-different-animal/

Training Today’s Technicians for Tomorrow’s Technology

John Levey wrote the book on Oilheat training … literally. In addition to authoring NORA’s “Heating Oil Storage Tanks – Guide for Quality Installation and Maintenance,” Levey has over the years contributed his insight and expertise to countless training m…
John Levey wrote the book on Oilheat training … literally. In addition to authoring NORA’s “Heating Oil Storage Tanks – Guide for Quality Installation and Maintenance,” Levey has… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/training-todays-technicians-tomorrows-technology/

Integration Improves the Customer’s Experience

Technology continues to create new opportunities for energy marketers, and one software executive believes the next phase for many companies will be to improve connections among systems and deliver a more satisfying customer experience.
Technology continues to create new opportunities for energy marketers, and one software executive believes the next phase for many companies will be to improve connections among… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/integration-improves-customers-experience/

Making Driverless Vehicles Safe

As automakers prepare to deploy their self-driving vehicles, the big question is how we ensure that these vehicles are safe enough to share the roads. Industry is pushing Congress for federal regulations and standards to find the answers. In February, th…
As automakers prepare to deploy their self-driving vehicles, the big question is how we ensure that these vehicles are safe enough to share the roads. Industry is pushing Congress… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/making-driverless-vehicles-safe/

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