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Heating Fuel Industry Applauds Tax Credit Extension

Federal tax credit will help advance higher blends of Bioheat® fuel
In an important move that will help the heating oil industry achieve its goals of higher blends of renewable fuel and significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heating-fuel-industry-applauds-tax-credit-extension/

The Jones Act: 100 Years Later

Century-old Merchant Marine Act comes under scrutiny yet again, but this time some changes are actually coming
Heating fuel dealers know the story: 100 years ago, Congress passed the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, requiring all goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported by U.S.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/jones-act-100-years-later/

NY Supreme Court Rules in ExxonMobil’s Favor

Trial was closely watched by energy industry, policymakers
Following a 12-day trial, which featured testimony from 18 witnesses, the Supreme Court of the State of New York found that the state’s Attorney General failed to establish that… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ny-supreme-court-rules-exxonmobils-favor/

First Look: 2020 HEAT Show

Major industry event returns to Providence, RI, September 21-23
The Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (HEAT Show) returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Monday September 21 through Wednesday September 23. The first… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/first-look-2020-heat-show/

Now in the Data Pipeline: Pipeline Data

EIA’s new database tracks more than 200 pipeline projects, including eight ending in East Coast states
Last May, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) launched a new liquid pipeline projects database that tracks more than 200 crude oil, hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL), and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/now-data-pipeline-pipeline-data/

“Out of Step”

EPA finalizes biofuel volume requirements, small refinery exemption method
On December 19, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2020 for cellulosic biofuel,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/out-step/

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/

REG, Broco Oil Supplying Heating Fuel to City of Boston

Family owned, veteran-operated fuel company Broco Oil has been contracted to provide heating oil for use in Boston’s city-owned buildings, including firehouses, police stations and other municipal facilities, Renewable Energy Group announced.
Family owned, veteran-operated fuel company Broco Oil has been contracted to provide heating oil for use in Boston’s city-owned buildings, including firehouses, police stations… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/reg-broco-oil-supplying-heating-fuel-city-boston/

‘Tis the Season!

Your winter communications list for the jolliest of seasons
It’s the most wonderful time of year! By now, you are (we hope) in the midst of a busy winter season. You’ve successfully integrated the new customers who rushed your phones and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/tis-season/

Would a Joint Venture Work for Your Company?

Exploring the increasingly popular middle ground between buying and selling
The retail energy industry is in the midst of a period of consolidation. Due to a number of factors, the pace of buying and selling activity has increased significantly over the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/would-joint-venture-work-your-company/

Broco Oil Goes “All Aboard” with REG Biodiesel

Upgraded transloading facility now offers bulk storage, automated injection blending
In the last issue of Oil & Energy, we addressed some of the questions heating oil dealers may have about biodiesel supply, fuel quality and clean-energy incentives. As we… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/broco-oil-goes-all-aboard-reg-biodiesel/

Coal Companies Seek Bankruptcy Protection

The mines have closed and now the well of worker benefits is drying up
In October, Murray Energy Corp., the private coal giant filed for Chapter 11 protection. What makes this notable is that it’s the fifth coal company in a string of bankruptcies… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/coal-companies-seek-bankruptcy-protection/

NYOHA & OHILI Announce Major Merger

New group is largest state heating oil association by volume
Last month, the New York Oil Heating Association (NYOHA) and Oil Heat Institute of Long Island (OHILI) sent a special announcement to members of both organizations and various… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nyoha-ohili-announce-major-merger/

Basis Blowout Ahead?

Warning signs are in place, but several questions remain
This year’s East Coast distillate stock building season seemed to be going well enough from early June through early August. East Coast stock levels were at a deficit to the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/basis-blowout-ahead/

The Age of Platforms

HEAT Show keynote describes the marriage of existing networks and surging data as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape business
Before the Providence Resolution, there was the Platform Revolution. And while the Northeast heating fuel sector’s “net-zero by 2050” commitment has rightfully become the talk of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/age-platforms/

After Providence

Industry task force begins to address questions raised at Northeast heating fuel summit
Last issue, Oil & Energy recapped the Northeast heating fuel summit, aka the Providence Summit, a gathering held September 16 at the Rhode Island Convention Center as part of the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/after-providence/

Loose Screw Economics

Heat pump conversions would unbearably burden both homes and the grid
At the 2019 Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (HEAT Show) in Providence, Rhode Island, Northeast heating oil industry leaders laid out the case for renewable liquid heating… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/loose-screw-economics/

NextGen Initiative Planning Session

Young energy leaders to gather in Framingham, MA
NextGen, a NEFI initiative aimed at connecting and inspiring young energy industry professionals, has rescheduled its Leadership Planning Session from December 2019 to April 7,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nextgen-initiative-planning-session/

EPA Proposes New Rule on Small Refiner Exemptions

Industry stakeholders urge agency to uphold president’s commitment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a supplemental Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rule in response to President Donald Trump’s October 4 directive to expand… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/epa-proposes-new-rule-small-refiner-exemptions/

Clear Signals

National Biodiesel Board CEO Donnell Rehagen on the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Providence Resolution, and future opportunities for the heating oil and biofuel industries
On September 16, 2019, National Biodiesel Board CEO Donnell Rehagen addressed an audience of more than 300 energy professionals, primarily heating oil dealers from the Northeast… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/clear-signals/

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