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Getting Delivery Costs Under Control, Wirelessly

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/

Do More With What You Have

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/

Technology Helps Managers Understand Costs

Business technology is evolving rapidly to create efficiencies and eliminate wasted motion, and energy marketers who seize opportunities will increasingly separate themselves from those who resist change. That is the view of Mark Nardone, President of Blu…
Business technology is evolving rapidly to create efficiencies and eliminate wasted motion, and energy marketers who seize opportunities will increasingly separate themselves from… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/technology-helps-managers-understand-costs/

Should We Promote Heat Pumps?

Heat pumps are going through a period of innovation including more widespread availability of ductless, cold climate and gas-fired heat pumps and higher minimum efficiency standards.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is adapted from a May 4, 2016 blog post by the  American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy and is reprinted with permission. Heat pumps are… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/should-we-promote-heat-pumps/

The VIP Treatment

When Kauffman Gas gets a new account, they aim to keep it. The Atglen, PA, propane company places top priority on reliable customer service and avoids problems at all costs, particularly fuel run-outs.
When Kauffman Gas gets a new account, they aim to keep it. The Atglen, PA, propane company places top priority on reliable customer service and avoids problems at all costs,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/vip-treatment/

New Frontiers in Fuel Delivery

As Scully Signal Co. celebrates its 80th anniversary, it is engaging with customers and investing in engineering to help fuel distributors pursue new opportunities. Executive Vice President Katrina Scully Ohl, granddaughter of company founder Frank Scu…
As Scully Signal Co. celebrates its 80th anniversary, it is engaging with customers and investing in engineering to help fuel distributors pursue new opportunities. Executive… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-frontiers-fuel-delivery/

Stay on Top of Vehicle Maintenance with Telematics

Maintaining a properly functioning fleet is a vital part of operations for companies in the oil and propane industries, and regular vehicle maintenance plays an important role in keeping vehicles running efficiently.
Maintaining a properly functioning fleet is a vital part of operations for companies in the oil and propane industries, and regular vehicle maintenance plays an important role in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/stay-top-vehicle-maintenance-telematics/

Reversal of Fortune

A new era in propane transportation, supply and distribution in Minnesota dawned in May 2012. That’s when Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P., announced the launch of its Cochin Reversal Project, which would see the reconfiguration of its Cochin pipeline …
A new era in propane transportation, supply and distribution in Minnesota dawned in May 2012. That’s when Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P., announced the launch of its Cochin… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/reversal-fortune/

NORA Develops FSA Calculator 2.0

The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is launching a new version of its Fuel Savings Analysis Calculator, which can help customers see beyond Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) numbers and appreciate the real cost savings that a new oil-fir…
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is launching a new version of its Fuel Savings Analysis Calculator, which can help customers see beyond Annual Fuel Utilization… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-develops-fsa-calculator-20/

VISIONS Conference Brings Marketers Together

NEFI Visions 2016 drew hundreds of energy marketers to the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, for two interesting days of education and networking. Hosted by New England Fuel Institute, the event received the support of many sponsors, including the Diamond S…
NEFI Visions 2016 drew hundreds of energy marketers to the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, for two interesting days of education and networking. Hosted by New England Fuel… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/visions-conference-brings-marketers-together/

Five Ways to Streamline Fuel Delivery With GPS

Across energy markets, businesses are modernizing fleet management with technology to ensure first-rate transportation. In many instances, oil and gas fleets are responsible for transporting millions of dollars’ worth of propane, heating oil and diesel to…
Across energy markets, businesses are modernizing fleet management with technology to ensure first-rate transportation. In many instances, oil and gas fleets are responsible for… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/five-ways-streamline-fuel-delivery-gps/

Impressive Launch for the Tesla Model 3

Even the most enthusiastic Tesla fans couldn’t have predicted the jaw-dropping demand for the new Model 3. About 400,000 people have slapped down a $1,000 deposit for an electric sedan that won’t go on sale for nearly two years. The Tesla Model 3 was one …
Even the most enthusiastic Tesla fans couldn’t have predicted the jaw-dropping demand for the new Model 3. About 400,000 people have slapped down a $1,000 deposit for an electric… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/impressive-launch-tesla-model-3/

OHCC, NYOHA and NORA Open Shared Facility

The heating oil industry has a place to call home in New York. The New York Oil Heating Association, the Oil Heat Comfort Corp. and the National Oilheat Research Alliance held an open house last month for their new shared facility in Plainview, NY.
The heating oil industry has a place to call home in New York. The New York Oil Heating Association, the Oil Heat Comfort Corp. and the National Oilheat Research Alliance held… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ohcc-nyoha-and-nora-open-shared-facility/

NORA Solicits Proposals for R&D Funding

The National Oilheat Research Alliance is soliciting proposals in several categories for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that qualify for NORA funding. NORA recently issued its first Program Opportunity Notice (PON) of 2016, see…
The National Oilheat Research Alliance is soliciting proposals in several categories for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that qualify for NORA funding.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-solicits-proposals-rd-funding/

Burning Ambition

A New Hampshire startup has bold ambitions to revolutionize the heating industry with a new oil burner that is said to reduce fuel consumption while cutting carbon dioxide emissions and virtually eliminating smoke and soot. Eco-Burners LLC recently intro…
A New Hampshire startup has bold ambitions to revolutionize the heating industry with a new oil burner that is said to reduce fuel consumption while cutting carbon dioxide… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/burning-ambition/

Better Vision With BI

Energy marketers can gain valuable insight into operations by using BI (business intelligence) software to merge data from multiple databases and produce insightful reports and timely alerts, according to Rich Hathaway, Director of Business Intelligence a…
Energy marketers can gain valuable insight into operations by using BI (business intelligence) software to merge data from multiple databases and produce insightful reports and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/better-vision-bi/

Working Smarter

Technology for energy marketers continues to evolve, creating new pathways for companies to serve customers, improve profitability and reduce costs. Oil & Energy recently caught up with Nate Scott, President of Cargas Systems, in Lancaster, PA, for an in-…
Technology for energy marketers continues to evolve, creating new pathways for companies to serve customers, improve profitability and reduce costs. Oil & Energy recently caught… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/working-smarter/

Software for Energy Marketers

Energy marketers and home comfort providers run complex operations and juggle reams of information about customers, pricing, delivery, service, fuel prices and more. A wide variety of software companies have developed specialized software for energy marke…
Energy marketers and home comfort providers run complex operations and juggle reams of information about customers, pricing, delivery, service, fuel prices and more. A wide… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/software-energy-marketers/

Tank Utility Scores Big Win at Cleantech Open

Tank Utility, a Massachusetts-based developer of a propane tank monitor that uses a smartphone app, has won the Northeast Regional Finals for the Cleantech Open.
Tank Utility, a Massachusetts-based developer of a propane tank monitor that uses a smartphone app, has won the Northeast Regional Finals for the Cleantech Open. Cleantech Open… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/tank-utility-scores-big-win-cleantech-open/

New Data Solution Delivers Timely Information at Irving Oil

Company Uses Schneider Electric’s DTN ProphetX
Company Uses Schneider Electric’s DTN ProphetX Accurate, easy-to-use market data isn’t just a nice-to-have for the energy trading industry – it’s a requirement of doing… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-data-solution-delivers-timely-information-irving-oil/

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