As an Oilheat dealer, it’s hardly in your purview to educate customers on the importance of home maintenance. And you certainly don’t need to tell them about the enormous amount of time, energy and money that goes into it. But you can tell them about an o…
As an Oilheat dealer, it’s hardly in your purview to educate customers on the importance of home maintenance. And you certainly don’t need to tell them about the enormous amount… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/spread-word-about-premium-fuel/
While benchmarking information is available on what oil and propane companies typically pay their drivers, dispatchers, salespeople and other employees, the data is less forthcoming when it comes to how much the owner should be paid. One person who has gi…
While benchmarking information is available on what oil and propane companies typically pay their drivers, dispatchers, salespeople and other employees, the data is less… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-much-should-you-pay-yourself/
It is well known that many DOT-regulated businesses employing CDL drivers have a difficult time finding—and hanging on to—qualified drivers. Once a good candidate pops up, hiring managers are anxious to get their prospective employee in the driver’s seat.…
It is well known that many DOT-regulated businesses employing CDL drivers have a difficult time finding—and hanging on to—qualified drivers. Once a good candidate pops up, hiring… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/drug-test-results-can-take-long-time/
In October, Massachusetts’ first utility-scale battery project got under way in the town of Sterling—and it’s a big one—the largest in New England.
Sterling Municipal Light Department (SMLD) is building a 2-megawatt, 3.9 megawatt-hour battery storage sys…
In October, Massachusetts’ first utility-scale battery project got under way in the town of Sterling—and it’s a big one—the largest in New England. Sterling Municipal Light… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/building-new-englands-largest-energy-storage-project/
The 2015-2016 heating season was very mild. Weekly heating degree days (HDDs)7 totaled just 6,313 for the September through April period in the Northeast region.
The 2015-2016 heating season was very mild. Weekly heating degree days (HDDs) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center (CPC)… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/weather-forecast-favors-colder-winter/
Homeowners form the core of the customer base at most retail energy companies, and marketers need to anticipate changes in homeowner preferences in order to remain vibrant and profitable. As homes turn over these days, members of the “millennial” generati…
Homeowners form the core of the customer base at most retail energy companies, and marketers need to anticipate changes in homeowner preferences in order to remain vibrant and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/serving-next-generation/
It is no secret that a good percentage of merchants in our industry still mail out monthly invoices and get paid by check, but many have no idea what the process is actually costing them.
Do you know how much you pay per check? To help, I’ve put togeth…
It is no secret that a good percentage of merchants in our industry still mail out monthly invoices and get paid by check, but many have no idea what the process is actually… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/do-you-know-how-much-it-costs-accept-check/
New York City is increasing the biodiesel blend rate in Bioheat® Fuel as an integral part of its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction strategy.
The New York City Council last month overwhelmingly approved a new law that changes the city’s heating oil st…
New York City is increasing the biodiesel blend rate in Bioheat® Fuel as an integral part of its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction strategy.
The New York City Council last… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nyc-will-move-b5-next-year-and-then-b201/
A recent report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) suggests that New England is on track to avoid significant increases in demand for generated electric power at least through 2030.
Entitled Electricity Consumption and Peak…
A recent report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) suggests that New England is on track to avoid significant increases in demand for generated… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-england-electric-demand-will-be-flat/
There’s no doubt that, as the years have passed and technology has advanced, our lives have sped up in so many areas. Cell phones and email have compressed communication intervals. The length of the current news cycle is now measured in minutes rather tha…
There’s no doubt that, as the years have passed and technology has advanced, our lives have sped up in so many areas. Cell phones and email have compressed communication… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/faster-terminal-better-terminal/
Empty propane tanks and inadequately secured, disconnected tanks can be expensive accidents waiting to happen, but there are steps a marketer can take to prevent tampering and reduce risk.
An unsecure plug device without a security key or solid brass c…
Empty propane tanks and inadequately secured, disconnected tanks can be expensive accidents waiting to happen, but there are steps a marketer can take to prevent tampering and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/accidents-waiting-happen/
A tank monitoring startup launched in 2014 by an energy management engineer who had endured a disastrous propane run-out is gaining momentum after a significant new infusion of investor funding.
Tank Utility Inc., of Boston, received a major boost this…
A tank monitoring startup launched in 2014 by an energy management engineer who had endured a disastrous propane run-out is gaining momentum after a significant new infusion of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/technology-customer/
When John “Mac” MacKenna, the impetuous and enthusiastic editor of Oil & Energy, ordered me to write an article in accordance with the theme of Cost of Sales for this issue, I was quite excited, as I felt that this was right in our wheelhouse.
When John “Mac” MacKenna, the impetuous and enthusiastic editor of Oil & Energy, ordered me to write an article in accordance with the theme of Cost of Sales for this issue, I was… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/take-control-product-costs/
Controlling fuel company costs is an important part of the mission at Angus Energy. Two members of the Angus leadership team provide an in-depth look at cost control.
Controlling fuel company costs is an important part of the mission at Angus Energy. Oil & Energy recently caught up with two members of the Angus leadership team, Robert Levins… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/make-cost-monitoring-routine/
Gaining the upper hand on your costs can sometimes seem like an overwhelming task. But by applying some common sense “best practices” to the way you collect, measure and apply the financial data found in your company’s books, you actually have an opportun…
Gaining the upper hand on your costs can sometimes seem like an overwhelming task. But by applying some common sense “best practices” to the way you collect, measure and apply the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/using-financial-data-control-costs/
If natural gas pipeline opponents succeed in defeating both the Northeast Energy Direct and the Access Northeast natural gas pipeline projects, a new day for heating oil will arrive.
Many heating oil companies in New England have been fighting for surv…
If natural gas pipeline opponents succeed in defeating both the Northeast Energy Direct and the Access Northeast natural gas pipeline projects, a new day for heating oil will… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/red-fuel-blue-states/
Energy Kinetics’ Jay McCay discusses the sales process
When a salesperson has an opportunity to sell any heating system, they need to put the focus on the customer and help them reach a decision based on their own wishes or needs. That is the advice of …
Energy Kinetics’ Jay McCay discusses the sales process
When a salesperson has an opportunity to sell any heating system, they need to put the focus on the customer and help them… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/equipment-sales-its-all-about-customer/
It’s the endless pursuit of controlling costs that drives us to innovate—finding new ways to be more productive and run our companies more efficiently. Fortunately, there are some pretty useful tools out there that are also up to the task.
It’s the endless pursuit of controlling costs that drives us to innovate—finding new ways to be more productive and run our companies more efficiently. Fortunately, there are some… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/controlling-costs-and-staying-competitive/
