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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/

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/

“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/

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/

“It’s time … to embrace that difference”

Amanda Bacon, Director of Sales & Marketing for Atkinson, NH-based Palmer Gas & Oil, was one of three women on the “Fueling Your Digital Growth Through Reviews and Social Media” panel presented Tuesday, May 22 from 9:45 to 11 a.m. at the 2018 Eastern Ener…
Amanda Bacon, Director of Sales & Marketing for Atkinson, NH-based Palmer Gas & Oil, was one of three women on the “Fueling Your Digital Growth Through Reviews and Social Media”… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/its-time-embrace-difference/

NPGA Expo Returns to Atlanta after Three Years

The National Propane Gas Association released figures for its 71st Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, which took place April 6–8. The event returned to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta after taking place the past two years i…
The National Propane Gas Association released figures for its 71st Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, which took place April 6–8. The event returned to the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/npga-expo-returns-atlanta-after-three-years/

“Whatever Is Wasteful Should Be Made Productive”

HERO BX Founder & CEO Pat Black shares the principles and practices at the heart of his biodiesel business Each year, May 1 marks May Day, an occasion for countries across the globe to recognize and celebrate the efforts of those laborers who help drive …
Left to right: Dr. Martin Kociolek, Director, School of Science, Penn State Behrend; Mr. Black; Dr. Ralph Ford, Chancellor, Penn State Behrend. HERO BX Founder & CEO Pat Black… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/whatever-wasteful-should-be-made-productive/

Happily Ever After

How did you meet your spouse? Was it a blind date? Were you “set up” by a mutual friend? Did you find each other through an online dating app? Or perhaps you researched your potential mates’ bank accounts and chose the one with the highest balance.
How did you meet your spouse? Was it a blind date? Were you “set up” by a mutual friend? Did you find each other through an online dating app? Or perhaps you researched your… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/happily-ever-after/

NTSB Investigating Recent Tesla Crashes

For the second time in recent months, a Tesla accident has drawn the attention of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). On May 9, the agency announced it was sending a team to investigate a fatal electric vehicle crash that had occurred in Fort…
For the second time in recent months, a Tesla accident has drawn the attention of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). On May 9, the agency announced it was sending a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ntsb-investigating-recent-tesla-crashes/

Propane Industry Supports Fair Legislation for Emergency Deliveries

The story of old man winter tightening product flow for the deliverable fuels industry is well documented and bears not repeating here. However, one plot point that has shifted in recent years is consumer response to runouts and delivery delays.
The story of old man winter tightening product flow for the deliverable fuels industry is well documented and bears not repeating here. However, one plot point that has shifted in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/propane-industry-supports-fair-legislation-emergency-deliveries/

The Return of Retro

Facebook is selling user data. Teslas are killing drivers. Alexa is laughing at us. Well, kind of… While these headlines might be good for clicks, the true story is always more complicated. Facebook does harvest and sell user data, but so do most of th…
Facebook is selling user data. Teslas are killing drivers. Alexa is laughing at us. Well, kind of… While these headlines might be good for clicks, the true story is always more… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/return-retro/

Three Ways Blockchain Might Transform the Energy Industry

A regular reader of financial publications might be thinking right about now, “Please, not another Bitcoin article!” Rest assured, this is not that. (Still, you might want to skip… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/three-ways-blockchain-might-transform-energy-industry/

U.S. and Saudis Clamp Down on Iran

President Trump announced that the United States is pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and will reimpose a high level of sanctions on Tehran.
Is this the End of the Output Cut Agreement? Early last month, President Trump announced that the United States is pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and will reimpose a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/us-and-saudis-clamp-down-iran/

What It Means to Serve

Personal reflections on those proud Americans who’ve fought for our way of life
Personal reflections on those proud Americans who’ve fought for our way of life Learning about Vets 2 Techs — an organization formed to connect returning vets who are in need of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/what-it-means-serve/

Breaking the Glass Ceiling

There are vibrant, capable, intelligent women leading heating and energy companies,, running trade associations, and so well woven into our construct that their positions raise no eyebrows. And that might be the most interesting point of all.
The discussion of women in the energy industry, especially at the downstream, retail level, seems at once overdue, important, and perhaps surprisingly unremarkable. There are… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/breaking-glass-ceiling/

The Science Behind the Supply

In an industry built around fuel production, refinement, delivery, and consumption, it’s easy to overlook the law of conservation, that energy can be neither created or destroyed. For HERO BX, this maxim remains its governing principle.
Energy can be neither created nor destroyed. In an industry built around fuel production, refinement, delivery, and consumption, it’s easy to overlook the law of conservation,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/science-behind-supply/

10 Things to Know About 15ppm ULSHO

It’s been 12 years since the on-road diesel supply pool transitioned to 15-ppm ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. As the Northeast heating oil supply pool prepares to officially do the same on July 1, 2018, here are 10 things we’ve learned since 2006.
It’s been 12 years since the on-road diesel supply pool transitioned to 15-ppm ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. As the Northeast heating oil supply pool prepares to officially do the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/10-things-know-about-15ppm-ulsho/

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