Cold weather is the bane of home heating oil that is stored outside, whether above ground or below. The typical problem is blockage due to gelling, wax accumulation on filters or strainers, or frozen condensate in the supply line or filter. While additive…
Cold weather is the bane of home heating oil that is stored outside, whether above ground or below. The typical problem is blockage due to gelling, wax accumulation on filters or… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/preventive-treatment-keeps-oil-moving-cold/
It is ironic that the two essentials for sustaining life—oxygen and water—are exactly those that are entirely unwanted and non-essential when considering the life of stored oil and tanks.
To understand why, let’s start at the refinery. Immediately afte…
It is ironic that the two essentials for sustaining life—oxygen and water—are exactly those that are entirely unwanted and non-essential when considering the life of stored oil… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/unlike-humans-fuel-doesnt-thrive-oxygen-and-water/
Fuel quality continues to be an issue that unfortunately has taken a back seat in the delivery of an important message to our customers. As changes occur up and down the supply chain, creating excitement in some marketing footprints, many companies are mi…
Fuel quality continues to be an issue that unfortunately has taken a back seat in the delivery of an important message to our customers. As changes occur up and down the supply… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/quality-better-topic-price/
Maintaining a steady flow of new oilheat or propane customers, along with equipment sales and service, is the lifeblood of any retail energy company. Unless you have the time to spend seeking out prospects and following up sales leads, having a sales staf…
Maintaining a steady flow of new oilheat or propane customers, along with equipment sales and service, is the lifeblood of any retail energy company. Unless you have the time to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-much-should-you-pay-salesperson/
AROUND FOUR YEARS AGO, SOS XTREME Comfort, of Tuxedo Park, N.Y., decided to partner with AVATAS Payment Solutions, of Newton, Mass., to gain assistance in their receivables process. Like many heating fuels companies, SOS had grown into the habit of extend…
AROUND FOUR YEARS AGO, SOS XTREME Comfort, of Tuxedo Park, N.Y., decided to partner with AVATAS Payment Solutions, of Newton, Mass., to gain assistance in their receivables… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/revamp-your-receivables/
Schadenfruede. That’s not a typo — it’s a (long) German word that means taking pleasure at the misfortune of others. There are going to be plenty of motor carriers feeling that way this month, as the National Transportation Safety Board has laid a broadsi…
Schadenfruede. That’s not a typo — it’s a (long) German word that means taking pleasure at the misfortune of others. There are going to be plenty of motor carriers feeling that… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ntsb-demands-audit-fmcsa/
Energy marketers in Connecticut face a long, tough battle with the natural gas utilities after state regulators gave their preliminary approval to a plan to grow the state’s natural gas customer base.
Chris Herb, President of the Connecticut Energy Mar…
Energy marketers in Connecticut face a long, tough battle with the natural gas utilities after state regulators gave their preliminary approval to a plan to grow the state’s… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/regulators-rule-conn-natural-gas-expansion/
In November, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed volume requirements for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The proposal would scale back next year’s total renewable fuel volumes from 18.15 billion gallons to 15.21 billion…
In November, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed volume requirements for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The proposal would scale back next… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/epa-reduces-rfs-volumes/
Massachusetts is the most energy efficient state in the nation for the third year in a row, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Massachusetts is the most energy efficient state in the nation for the third year in a row, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) annual… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/aceee-again-names-mass-most-efficient-state/
You know how when a tube of toothpaste starts getting low, you squeeze the tube to get the last little bit of toothpaste out? It was easier to do back when the tubes were metal, because you could roll them up and really get that last little drop. Today th…
You know how when a tube of toothpaste starts getting low, you squeeze the tube to get the last little bit of toothpaste out? It was easier to do back when the tubes were metal,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/squeeze-tube-your-customers/
U. S. markets, in particular the stock markets and petroleum markets, have, with considerable help from the Federal Reserve, made a stunning recovery from the 2008 price plunge. Does this mean that we are in a position where we could experience another he…
U. S. markets, in particular the stock markets and petroleum markets, have, with considerable help from the Federal Reserve, made a stunning recovery from the 2008 price plunge.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/hedging-against-fixed-price-contract-defaults/
Like their colleagues in Connecticut and New York State, Massachusetts Oilheat marketers find themselves fighting an apparent alliance of state regulators and utilities bent on replacing heating oil with natural gas.
Michael Ferrante, President of the …
Like their colleagues in Connecticut and New York State, Massachusetts Oilheat marketers find themselves fighting an apparent alliance of state regulators and utilities bent on… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/mass-marketers-confront-states-pro-gas-initiative/
While the rest of the government was
shut down, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration quietly issued a large number of small rule changes to comply with this summer’s MAP-21 Transportation bill.
Below are the 17 rule changes FMCSA has made to …
While the rest of the government was shut down, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration quietly issued a large number of small rule changes to comply with this summer’s… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fmcsa-announces-17-minor-rule-changes/
In February, the EPA is expected to release its final rule on the Tier 3 standard that is designed to reduce air pollution from passenger cars and trucks.
Starting in 2017, Tier 3 would lower the sulfur content in gasoline, and set new vehicle emissions …
In February, the EPA is expected to release its final rule on the Tier 3 standard that is designed to reduce air pollution from passenger cars and trucks. Starting in 2017, Tier 3… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/tier-3-would-bring-changes-gasoline-and-vehicles/
A Connecticut company is marketing a fuel modification device that can help heating oil customers save 10 percent or more on fuel bills by deriving more heat from the fuel.
The Fitch Fuel Catalyst (FFC), created and marketed by Advanced Power Systems I…
A Connecticut company is marketing a fuel modification device that can help heating oil customers save 10 percent or more on fuel bills by deriving more heat from the fuel.
The… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/device-improves-fuel-economy-changing-fuels-structure/
Robert Kuhsel says he didn’t want to end up an old man on a barstool crying into his beer over what might have been. At one time a high school shop teacher, he decided it was time for a dramatic career change. “What motivated me was that I was not happy w…
Robert Kuhsel says he didn’t want to end up an old man on a barstool crying into his beer over what might have been. At one time a high school shop teacher, he decided it was time… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/leveraging-rfs-success-home-heating/
Old habits die hard.” For better or worse, this well-worn phrase applies to many who operate in the fuel distribution industry. Certain habits have helped dealers run consistently efficient operations and maintain a solid customer base despite increased c…
Old habits die hard.” For better or worse, this well-worn phrase applies to many who operate in the fuel distribution industry. Certain habits have helped dealers run consistently… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/five-reasons-work-financial-advisor/
We’ve come a long way!
In 2003 the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) embarked on a program to assure that fuel oil storage tank systems were properly installed and maintained. The program was developed in conjunction with the Institute for Busi…
We’ve come a long way!
In 2003 the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) embarked on a program to assure that fuel oil storage tank systems were properly installed and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/industrys-approach-tanks-much-improved/
