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In Memoriam: Kevin Rooney

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of Kevin Rooney…our friend and our leader as the long-time CEO of the Oil Heat Institute of L.I.
IN MEMORIAM “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of Kevin Rooney…our friend and our leader as the long-time CEO of the Oil… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/memoriam-kevin-rooney1/

2025 Rate Card & Media Kit

Reach the heating industry by advertising in Oil & Energy. Liquid fuel industry leaders turn to us for cutting-edge ideas from the industry’s best minds ... like yours.
Oil & Energy is the most informative and interesting magazine for full-service heating oil and propane retailers. As these marketers adapt to changes in the marketplace and the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/advertising/ratecard/

Self-Driving Trucks and The Truck Driver Shortage

There are a number of issues that self-driving trucks could solve, but is it at the expense of truck driver jobs?
There are a number of issues that self-driving trucks could solve, but is it at the expense of truck driver jobs? Although most startups plan to keep drivers behind the wheel,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/self-driving-trucks-and-truck-driver-shortage/

What is “Clean” in 2018?

Recent changes in state marijuana laws and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules related to the use of synthetic opioids have raised some serious questions among commercial drivers and their employers. Which drugs are allowed with a pr…
Recent changes in state marijuana laws and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules related to the use of synthetic opioids have raised some serious questions… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/what-clean-2018/

High-Tech Heating Made Simple

Some advancements in heating equipment represent great strides toward streamlining and supporting the work of technicians in the field.
Some of today’s heating systems are very similar to those installed generations ago. Others show advancements in areas like controls, efficiency, reliability, performance and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/high-tech-heating-made-simple/

NORA Releases Updated FSA Calculator 2.1

On March 29, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) announced the latest update to its popular Fuel Savings Analysis (FSA) Calculator. This free, cloud-based software tool was developed by NORA and New York-based marketing firm PriMedia, Inc. in or…
On March 29, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) announced the latest update to its popular Fuel Savings Analysis (FSA) Calculator. This free, cloud-based software tool… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-releases-updated-fsa-calculator-21/

Top Tips for Today’s Techs

This spring, like every year, HVAC technicians have a range of training opportunities before them. The Eastern Energy Expo alone offers over 30 sessions in its technical track, and with thousands of professionals in attendance, there’s a decent chance tha…
This spring, like every year, HVAC technicians have a range of training opportunities before them. The Eastern Energy Expo alone offers over 30 sessions in its technical track,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/top-tips-todays-techs/

Meeting the Recruitment Challenge

Ask any energy company owner about the biggest challenge they face, and the reply will likely be the difficulty of finding qualified workers to fill open positions. This growing disparity between the number of available jobs and the number of skilled work…
Ask any energy company owner about the biggest challenge they face, and the reply will likely be the difficulty of finding qualified workers to fill open positions. This growing… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/meeting-recruitment-challenge/

U.S. Shale Production Growth Outlook

As always, there are multiple factors that weigh on oil markets, causing prices to rise and fall. U.S.–China trade tensions, the slow-motion implosion of Venezuela’s oil industry, and the possibility that the United States will re-impose sanctions on Iran…
As always, there are multiple factors that weigh on oil markets, causing prices to rise and fall. U.S.–China trade tensions, the slow-motion implosion of Venezuela’s oil industry,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/us-shale-production-growth-outlook/

Super-Powered Service & Sales Teams

Two of the articles I’ve submitted to Oil & Energy for 2018 dealt with the energy industry’s response to this past winter. The first, January/February’s “Lessons from the Storm,” discussed fuel dealers’ immediate response — how to manage customer communic…
Two of the articles I’ve submitted to Oil & Energy for 2018 dealt with the energy industry’s response to this past winter. The first, January/February’s “Lessons from the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/super-powered-service-sales-teams/

“Helping the Industry Move Forward”

National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) President John Huber discusses the association’s latest efforts and prospects for the future
National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) President John Huber discusses the association’s latest efforts and prospects for the future   How has NORA’s learning website,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/helping-industry-move-forward/

Buckeye Sets Sights on Two-Way Pipeline

Buckeye Partners, L.P. announced it is actively undertaking the steps necessary to provide bi-directional service along the Altoona to Pittsburgh section of the refined fuels pipeline system operated by its operating subsidiary, Laurel Pipe Line Company, …
Buckeye Partners, L.P. announced it is actively undertaking the steps necessary to provide bi-directional service along the Altoona to Pittsburgh section of the refined fuels… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/buckeye-sets-sights-two-way-pipeline/

Propane Council Expands Construction Incentive Program

Additional qualifying combinations of residential propane appliances open incentive dollars to more builders and remodelers using the Propane Energy Pod model
Homeowners throughout New England are demanding sustainable energy options that offer greater efficiency and lower costs. Because of its proven safety, cost-efficiency, and lower… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/propane-council-expands-construction-incentive-program/

Congress Calls for Additional SPR Sales

Recent legislation has directed the sale of more than 100 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in U.S. government fiscal years (FY) 2022 through 2027.
The following article originally appeared in the February 21 edition of Today In Energy, published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, under the heading, “Recent… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/congress-calls-additional-spr-sales/

FERC Shows Its Hand

On February 27, FERC issued an official news release stating that a staff inquiry had found “no evidence of anticompetitive withholding of natural gas pipeline capacity on Algonquin Gas Transmission.”
Report Finds “No Evidence” of Capacity Withholding in New England On February 27, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an official news release stating that a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ferc-shows-its-hand/

MEMA & DOER Present Webinar on Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard

On Tuesday, March 6, the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) and Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) presented a webinar by DOER titled “Biofuels in the Massachusetts Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard.” Over 110 indivi…
On Tuesday, March 6, the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) and Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) presented a webinar by DOER titled “Biofuels in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/mema-doer-present-webinar-alternative-energy-portfolio-standard/

IRS Issues Special One-Time Claim Procedures for Retroactive Tax Credits

The IRS has issued special one-time claim procedures — IRS Notice 2018-21 — for payment of the $1.00-per-gallon biodiesel blender credit, and the $0.50-per gallon alternative fuel credit and alternative fuel mixture credit. Congress retroactively reinstat…
The IRS has issued special one-time claim procedures — IRS Notice 2018-21 — for payment of the $1.00-per-gallon biodiesel blender credit, and the $0.50-per gallon alternative fuel… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/irs-issues-special-one-time-claim-procedures-retroactive-tax-credits/

OPEC Seeks Oil Market Stability

Moving on From Output Cut Deal
Moving on From Output Cut Deal In January 2017, OPEC and allied non-OPEC oil producers, most notably Russia, implemented a reduced production agreement for the purpose of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/opec-seeks-oil-market-stability/

Emergency Generator Fueling

Prepare for the Worst and Hope for the Best
Prepare for the Worst and Hope for the Best It’s been a long, busy winter season. Artic air blasts, a few Nor’easters, and lots of snow kept fuel dealers in the Northeast… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/emergency-generator-fueling/

Have You Outgrown QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is everywhere. At least it seems that way. Results from our most recent energy survey indicate that 64% of companies in the retail oil and propane industry use QuickBooks for their accounting. But as industry merger & acquisition activity conti…
QuickBooks is everywhere. At least it seems that way. Results from our most recent energy survey indicate that 64% of companies in the retail oil and propane industry use… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/have-you-outgrown-quickbooks/

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