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The Calm After the Storm

As markets normalize, inventories stabilize
As markets normalize, inventories stabilize U.S. distillate stockpiles ended the 2019-2020 heating season well below their five-year average and even weaker than following the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/calm-after-storm/

The Weakest Link in Cybersecurity

It might already be glaring at you from your computer screen
It might already be glaring at you from your computer screen Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication. The targets of these attacks are not necessarily billion… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/weakest-link-cybersecurity/

NEFI Partners with Advanced Biofuels Association

Associations working in support of heating oil’s industry’s net-zero by 2050 pledge
Associations working in support of heating oil’s industry’s net-zero by 2050 pledge America’s Main Street liquid heating fuel retailers are partnering with advanced biofuel… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nefi-partners-advanced-biofuels-association/

How Data Saved the Day

Fuel marketers use data management to better meet and predict customers’ fluctuating demands
Fuel marketers use data management to better meet and predict customers’ fluctuating demands What are you doing with the data you have? Well, it’s likely you could do more. In… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-data-saved-day/

How to Keep Customer Tanks “In-Network”

Managing propane distribution for efficiency and profit
Managing propane distribution for efficiency and profit You can’t control the price of propane. You can control the price to you by timing and sizing your purchase, and you can… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-keep-customer-tanks-network/

Did You Know?

Vacuum-purged propane containers can have effects on new appliances
Vacuum-purged propane containers can have effects on new appliances Vacuum-purged propane containers are delivered with a sealed vacuum purge, which is completed at the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/did-you-know/

Massachusetts Lawmakers “Doubling Down On Net Zero”

Controversial climate plan benchmarks adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps
Controversial climate plan benchmarks adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps In March, Massachusetts lawmakers passed a sweeping climate change bill that headed back to the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/massachusetts-lawmakers-doubling-down-net-zero/

From Food Waste to Flight

Scientists unveil net-zero-carbon jet fuel
Scientists unveil net-zero-carbon jet fuel Like home heating providers, airlines stand at a turning point in the race to reduce emissions to mitigate climate change. Although the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/food-waste-flight/

The ABCs of Credit Card Processing

What heating fuel marketers need to know about payment platforms in 2021
What heating fuel marketers need to know about payment platforms in 2021 If you sell fuel or services in the heating oil or propane space, you may have a basic understanding of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/abcs-credit-card-processing/

Bioheat: New York’s Real, Readily Available Carbon Solution

A North Babylon homeowner wanted a green heating solution. What he did not realize was that he already was using green energy with his existing heating equipment.
A North Babylon homeowner wanted a green heating solution. What he did not realize was that he already was using green energy with his existing heating equipment. Unfortunately… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/bioheat-new-yorks-real-readily-available-carbon-solution/

The Cold, Dark Future of Electrification

Widespread blackouts, high energy costs portend crisis for “electrify everything” movement
Widespread blackouts, high energy costs portend crisis for “electrify everything” movement Power outages plunged more than 4 million Texas homes and businesses into darkness… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/cold-dark-future-electrification/

Accelerating Transitions

Annual Energy Outlook projects COVID-19’s lasting impacts on domestic energy market
Annual Energy Outlook projects COVID-19’s lasting impacts on domestic energy market The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its Annual Energy Outlook… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/accelerating-transitions/

On Polar Vortices, Pandemics and Preparation

How heating fuel dealers can handle this “perfect storm” and the next one
How heating fuel dealers can handle this “perfect storm” and the next one Thanks to my handy-dandy crystal ball — and publishing cycles — I find myself writing an article about a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/polar-vortices-pandemics-and-preparation/

How Vaccine Rollouts Could Affect the Oil Market

As with the global economic recovery, everything hinges on the next few months
As with the global economic recovery, everything hinges on the next few months The past 12 months have revolved around the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to evolve. Reduced… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-vaccine-rollouts-could-affect-oil-market/

Payment Processing in a Pandemic

Increase in contact-free transactions signals long-overdue shift for liquid fuels industry
Increase in contact-free transactions signals long-overdue shift for liquid fuels industry Just over one year ago, when COVID-19 hit the Northeast U.S., the staff from NEFI and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/payment-processing-pandemic/

How Tax Changes May Affect Your Exit Timing

Thinking of getting out soon? Stop thinking and do it.
Thinking of getting out soon? Stop thinking and do it. If you have given any thought to selling your fuel oil or propane business and retiring, now might be a good time. And I… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-tax-changes-may-affect-your-exit-timing/

Burner Manufacturer Announces UL Listing for B20

New standard provides major endorsement for renewable liquid heating fuels
New standard provides major endorsement for renewable liquid heating fuels Heating equipment manufacturer Carlin Combustion Technology has announced that all of its residential… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/burner-manufacturer-announces-ul-listing-b20/

Bioheat® Rises at National Biodiesel Conference

Heating fuel stakeholders provide updates on policy, communications and more
Heating fuel stakeholders provide updates on policy, communications and more The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) hosted its Virtual National Biodiesel Conference & Expo from… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/bioheat-rises-national-biodiesel-conference/

Running Bio at -14°F and Zero G

Maine’s bluShift Aerospace launches the world’s first biofuel-powered rocket
Maine’s bluShift Aerospace launches the world’s first biofuel-powered rocket A Maine company has launched the world’s first commercial rocket powered by biofuel. Called… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/running-bio-14f-and-zero-g/

RIN Prices Approach All-Time Highs

Biodiesel blending credits have surpassed the $1 mark
Biodiesel blending credits have surpassed the $1 mark The prices of renewable identification number (RIN) credits — the compliance mechanisms used for the Renewable Fuel Standard… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/rin-prices-approach-all-time-highs/

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