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What’s Next in Boiler Technology

Oil & Energy Magazine reached out to Dr. Thomas Butcher, Director of NORA Laboratory, for updates on his research into renewable fuels and what we can expect as boilers become more efficient and adapt to these new fuels.
Oil & Energy Magazine reached out to Dr. Thomas Butcher, Director of NORA Laboratory, for updates on his research into renewable fuels and what we can expect as boilers become… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/whats-next-boiler-technology/

NORA Programs at Eastern Energy Expo

NORA will have a strong educational & technical presence at the upcoming Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, NJ.
NORA Technical Projects Update Dr. Thomas Butcher, NORA Technical Director, and research engineers Ryan Kerr and Neehad Islam will share the latest research and development… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-programs-eastern-energy-expo/

Higher Blends of Biodiesel Take Center Stage

As NORA expands its research on B50 and B100, environmentalists finally consider the potential of biodiesel
As NORA expands its research on B50 and B100, environmentalists finally consider the potential of biodiesel National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released a study in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/higher-blends-biodiesel-take-center-stage/

NEFI & Clean Fuels Alliance: Working Towards a Brighter Future

A Joint Letter from the National Energy & Fuels Institute and Clean Fuels Alliance America
Dear Friends and Colleagues: As we approach the end of 2024, we reflect on the progress our industries have made together. In an era of rapid change and evolving political and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nefi-clean-fuels-alliance-working-towards-brighter-future/

Fueling a Path Forward With Renewable Fuels

Renewable fuels can offer an environmentally friendly solution while providing warmth and comfort during those cold, long winter nights
As our summer days get shorter and our shorts become pants, thoughts turn to crisp air, cozy sweaters, football games, and the transition from air conditioning to home heating.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fueling-path-forward-renewable-fuels/

NORA Update: Marketing Low Carbon Fuels and Services

Michael Devine, President of NORA, opened the NORA Update session at the Visions Conference with an intriguing question: “Are you marketing high carbon fuels and services, or low carbon fuels and services?”
Michael Devine, President of NORA, opened the NORA Update session at the Visions Conference with an intriguing question: “Are you marketing high carbon fuels and services, or low… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-update-marketing-low-carbon-fuels-and-services/

NORA Looks at Indoor Air Quality

Are combustion powered heating systems the cause of poor IAQ?
Are combustion powered heating systems the cause of poor IAQ? Indoor air quality has become a newsworthy topic as certain pollutants have been identified as health hazards by,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-looks-indoor-air-quality/

NORA Net-0 Home Update

The need to lower carbon emissions has driven many industries to find alternative methods to minimize their contribution to a warming planet
Based on field and lab testing, it was found that a home can be successfully heated using 100 percent biodiesel, providing up to 90 percent reduction in carbon emissions compared… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-net-0-home-update/

Industry Seeks Extension of NORA Authorization

National, state and regional liquid fuels associations have submitted a request to the Senate Agriculture Committee leaders
National, state and regional liquid fuels associations have submitted a request to the Senate Agriculture Committee leaders asking for their support for a five-year extension of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/industry-seeks-extension-nora-authorization/

NORA Board Meeting Updates from the HEAT Show

New Leadership, New Challenges and New Opportunities
New Leadership, New Challenges and New Opportunities The NORA Board Meeting at the HEAT Show in September, helmed by NORA President Michael Devine, covered the required funding,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-board-meeting-updates-heat-show/

More Alright than Irate

Industry’s national associations respond positively to Inflation Reduction Act provisions
Industry’s national associations respond positively to Inflation Reduction Act provisions National associations serving the liquid heating fuel industry have responded positively… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/more-alright-irate/

NORA Opens Industry’s First Net-Zero Home

Field demonstration to prove that residential carbon emissions can be reduced to zero using renewable liquid heating fuel
Field demonstration to prove that residential carbon emissions can be reduced to zero using renewable liquid heating fuel The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is setting… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-opens-industrys-first-net-zero-home/

The New NORA

Oil & Energy’s exclusive interview with NORA President Michael Devine
Oil & Energy’s exclusive interview with NORA President Michael Devine From outside, the NORA Liquid Fuels Research Center in Plainview, New York looks much like any of the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-nora/

NORA Appoints Michael Devine as President

John Huber retires after 22-year career with National Oilheat Research Alliance
John Huber retires after 22-year career with National Oilheat Research Alliance On February 4, 2022, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) announced the appointment of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-appoints-michael-devine-president/

Upgrades Reduce Emissions by Nearly 400,000 Tons

Home energy cost savings from boiler replacements approach $100 million
Home energy cost savings from boiler replacements approach $100 million The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has released a recently completed report on its Equipment… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/upgrades-reduce-emissions-nearly-400000-tons/

Impact on Service by Biodiesel Blends in Heating Oil

NORA has found that the transition to higher blends of biodiesel can occur with low costs and little impact on the consumer.
NORA has found that the transition to higher blends of biodiesel can occur with low costs and little impact on the consumer. The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/impact-service-biodiesel-blends-heating-oil/

Re-energizing Upgrade & Save

Connecticut program now offers manufacturer-matched rebates
The Connecticut Energy Marketers Association (CEMA) has partnered with U.S. Boiler Company to increase dollar amounts available to consumers through the Upgrade & Save Connecticut… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/re-energizing-upgrade-save/

Industry at a Crossroads

National Oilheat Research Alliance leaders rally around higher biofuel blends
Call it a fork in the road, a crossroads, or a turning point. Whichever phrase is used, the meaning is the same for the heating fuel industry. Policymakers and energy leaders are… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/industry-crossroads/

NORA Reauthorized for 10 Years

There are those email subject lines that grab your attention and prompt a quick open: “Your @OIL&ENERGY December Newsletter,” perhaps. And then there are those email subject lines that make you drop everything and shout them verbatim from the highest moun…
There are those email subject lines that grab your attention and prompt a quick open: “Your @OIL&ENERGY December Newsletter,” perhaps. And then there are those email subject lines… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-reauthorized-10-years/

NORA Outgoing Chair Leaves Research Legacy

Tom Santa, Santa Energy, Bridgeport, CT, has been the Chairman of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) since 2017. His term is set to expire at the end of 2018. For decades, Santa has been a strong advocate of oil heating research. He was an acti…
Tom Santa, Santa Energy, Bridgeport, CT, has been the Chairman of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) since 2017. His term is set to expire at the end of 2018. For… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-outgoing-chair-leaves-research-legacy/

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