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The Bridge Is Over

Policymakers and industrialists have long touted natural gas as a “bridge” fuel, one that could help America transition its power generation from fossil fuels like coal to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, lowering carbon emissions along the w…
Policymakers and industrialists have long touted natural gas as a “bridge” fuel, one that could help America transition its power generation from fossil fuels like coal to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/bridge-over/

Beyond the Numbers: Energy Industry Insights

For the past 27 years Gray, Gray & Gray has conducted an annual survey of the retail energy industry. What started as a brief (10 questions) questionnaire to discover what challenges dealers were facing has evolved and expanded into a comprehensive examin…
For the past 27 years Gray, Gray & Gray has conducted an annual survey of the retail energy industry. What started as a brief (10 questions) questionnaire to discover what… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/beyond-numbers-energy-industry-insights/

Propane Gallon Growth with Temporary Construction Heat

One of the most productive ways for your propane business to generate revenue and be profitable is through gallon growth. Now that the obvious has been stated, let’s talk about Temporary Construction Heat as a main contribution to propane gallon growth. W…
One of the most productive ways for your propane business to generate revenue and be profitable is through gallon growth. Now that the obvious has been stated, let’s talk about… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/propane-gallon-growth-temporary-construction-heat/

New England Grid Needs Broader Market Changes to Address Fuel Security

In a region that is already fuel-constrained, the lack of regional energy infrastructure in the Northeast has residents paying some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Now, New England’s grid could be at risk of losing two of its major energy…
In a region that is already fuel-constrained, the lack of regional energy infrastructure in the Northeast has residents paying some of the highest electricity rates in the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-england-grid-needs-broader-market-changes-address-fuel-security/

Back to Basics with Hedging for Fuel Dealers

An effective hedging program will protect and guarantee a stable profit margin for fuel dealers, as it helps offset losses accrued in an adverse and volatile oil market.
Which heating oil program(s) are you offering your clients this winter? How well is your profit margin protected? Ever felt the need to revisit your hedging strategies? The New… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/back-basics-hedging-fuel-dealers/

Three Energy Marketing Trends to Watch this Upcoming Heating Season

Whether this article finds you soaking up much-deserved sun on a beach somewhere, or helping your customers deal with the latest in a string of intense and sustained heat waves, I trust it finds you in the headspace of a home energy provider who’s still e…
Whether this article finds you soaking up much-deserved sun on a beach somewhere, or helping your customers deal with the latest in a string of intense and sustained heat waves, I… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/three-energy-marketing-trends-watch-upcoming-heating-season/

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/

Global Expands its New England Portfolio

Fortune 500 energy supplier Global Partners LP recently announced two acquisitions that would increase the company’s retail presence in New England.
Fortune 500 energy supplier Global Partners LP recently announced two acquisitions that would increase the company’s retail presence in New England. On May 17, the partnership,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/global-expands-its-new-england-portfolio/

Gray, Gray & Gray’s 2018 Energy Survey Results

Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Certified Public Accountants, of Canton, MA, has released the results of the firm’s 2018 Energy Industry Survey. The survey, which has become a benchmark for heating oil and propane retailers over the past 27 years, was distributed …
Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Certified Public Accountants, of Canton, MA, has released the results of the firm’s 2018 Energy Industry Survey. The survey, which has become a benchmark… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/gray-gray-grays-2018-energy-survey-results/

Locking Down Tank Ownership

Speaking with Oil & Energy back in June about a piece of legislation that would codify protocol for ‘emergency’ and ‘normal’ propane deliveries, New York Propane Gas Association Director of Legislative Affairs Richard Cummings pointed to a provision of th…
Speaking with Oil & Energy back in June about a piece of legislation that would codify protocol for ‘emergency’ and ‘normal’ propane deliveries, New York Propane Gas Association… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/locking-down-tank-ownership/

The Impact of Demand on Oil Prices

According to Oilprice.com, over “the last half-decade, the focus in the media and among analysts is usually on the supply picture … but evidence suggests … demand … tends to have just as much influence, sometimes more. That suggests that [the success of O…
According to Oilprice.com, over “the last half-decade, the focus in the media and among analysts is usually on the supply picture … but evidence suggests … demand … tends to have… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/impact-demand-oil-prices/

Year-Round E15 and Small Refinery Waivers

These are challenging times for American farmers. Low commodity prices, plummeting RIN values, and the prospect of trade wars are taking a toll on the agriculture economy. In June, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt spent time with farm groups and ethanol pro…
These are challenging times for American farmers. Low commodity prices, plummeting RIN values, and the prospect of trade wars are taking a toll on the agriculture economy. In… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/year-round-e15-and-small-refinery-waivers/

Third Time’s a Charm for Eastern Energy Expo

The Eastern Energy Expo — now in its third year as the joint trade show and convention of the Oil & Energy Service Professionals, Atlantic Region Energy Expo and Pennsylvania Petroleum Association — was held May 20-23 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mash…
The Eastern Energy Expo — now in its third year as the joint trade show and convention of the Oil & Energy Service Professionals, Atlantic Region Energy Expo and Pennsylvania… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/third-times-charm-eastern-energy-expo/

In Memoriam: Kevin Rooney

The news, when it came, was devastating, even if not unexpected. Those three brief paragraphs released on June 9 by the Oil Heat Institute of Long Island unleashed a collective gasp, as thousands of energy industry professionals, business associates and l…
The news, when it came, was devastating, even if not unexpected. Those three brief paragraphs released on June 9 by the Oil Heat Institute of Long Island unleashed a collective… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/memoriam-kevin-rooney/

“We Have Unity”

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has officially ceased its nearly-decade-old effort to convert the $1-per-gallon Biodiesel Tax Credit (BTC) from a blender credit to a producer credit. Reuters broke the news on May 25, 2018, though Oil & Energy and ot…
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has officially ceased its nearly-decade-old effort to convert the $1-per-gallon Biodiesel Tax Credit (BTC) from a blender credit to a producer… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/we-have-unity/

Women in Energy Celebrate Successful Third Annual Conference

The Women in Energy association once again held its annual Women in Energy Conference in conjunction with the Eastern Energy Expo. The conference took place May 20-21 and attracted double the attendance of last year’s event, according to Women in Energy. …
The Women in Energy association once again held its annual Women in Energy Conference in conjunction with the Eastern Energy Expo. The conference took place May 20-21 and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/women-energy-celebrate-successful-third-annual-conference/

All Four Corners of the Industry

Grand Ballroom A was one of the larger meeting rooms in Foxwoods’ Grand Pequot Hotel. No matter. The turnout for the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Spring Board Meeting was so great, they had to bring in extra chairs to accommodate all the non-…
Grand Ballroom A was one of the larger meeting rooms in Foxwoods’ Grand Pequot Hotel. No matter. The turnout for the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Spring Board Meeting… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/all-four-corners-industry/

A Few Ideas About Hedging

It’s been said that humans are best equipped for learning during the late morning hours, as our brains are most ‘awake’ and thus, more receptive to new ideas around 11 a.m. If this is the case, then Richard Larkin, president of Hedge Solutions, had a near…
It’s been said that humans are best equipped for learning during the late morning hours, as our brains are most ‘awake’ and thus, more receptive to new ideas around 11 a.m. If… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/few-ideas-about-hedging/

Branching Out

Diversification is a familiar point of interest for heating oil and propane dealers looking to build market share and protect their businesses against competing home service providers. So, it came as no surprise that many seats were filled for the “Extrem…
Diversification is a familiar point of interest for heating oil and propane dealers looking to build market share and protect their businesses against competing home service… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/branching-out/

NYC Testing Renewable Diesel

With over 30,000 vehicles — including fire engines, police cruisers, garbage trucks, and many more — New York City is home to the nation’s largest municipal fleet. And it’s one of, if not the, greenest too. Since 2005, the City’s vehicles have been using …
With over 30,000 vehicles — including fire engines, police cruisers, garbage trucks, and many more — New York City is home to the nation’s largest municipal fleet. And it’s one… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nyc-testing-renewable-diesel/

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