Two New England Oilheat associations are fighting back against carbon tax initiatives that could drive up the cost of a gallon of heating oil by $.40 to $1.00.
The Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) and the Vermont Fuel Dealers Associati…
Two New England Oilheat associations are fighting back against carbon tax initiatives that could drive up the cost of a gallon of heating oil by $.40 to $1.00.
The… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fighting-back-against-carbon-tax-plans/
A proposal to make B5 Bioheat® Fuel the new standard in New York City passed an important procedural step recently when a New York City Council subcommittee held a public hearing on the proposal.
A proposal to make B5 Bioheat® Fuel the new standard in New York City passed an important procedural step recently when a New York City Council subcommittee held a public hearing… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nyc-moves-closer-b5-standard/
Natural gas utilities continue to run into walls in their attempts to expand service in New England’s more remote areas.
The futility rate is particularly high in Maine. “We have had natural gas in Maine for 70 years, and the established utilities have…
Natural gas utilities continue to run into walls in their attempts to expand service in New England’s more remote areas.
The futility rate is particularly high in Maine. “We… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/natural-gas-expansion-stumbles-again/
A proposed propane storage facility that could help stabilize supply in the Northeast remains on hold, as the New York State approval process drags on.
Crestwood is seeking to store up to 2.1 billion gallons of propane and butane in underground salt ca…
A proposed propane storage facility that could help stabilize supply in the Northeast remains on hold, as the New York State approval process drags on.
Crestwood is seeking to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/crestwood-propane-project-remains-stuck-limbo/
Before every oil refiner in America comments negatively on the title of this article, allow me to clarify that nearly all of the diesel fuels produced by today’s refineries do meet the required ASTM D-975 specification. Unfortunately, the specification ha…
Before every oil refiner in America comments negatively on the title of this article, allow me to clarify that nearly all of the diesel fuels produced by today’s refineries do… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/diesel-engine-underperforming/
Here are 16 essential local marketing strategies including timeless guidelines and timely tips to keep you in stride with the evolution of consumer choice and perception.
Part One: Essential Marketing Strategies for Any Year
1. Set your direction. U…
A new year is upon us, and it’s a good time to take a few minutes to think about how to make your business more profitable. Without further ado here are 16 tips for 2016,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/local-business-marketing-advice/
Two of the most pressing challenges facing small and mid-size business owners today are the looming deadlines for Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance and the pending changes to overtime regulations.
While your focus right now is on delivering heating oil and propane to customers and on keeping their equipment running through the winter, you still have to pay attention to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/advice-aca-and-overtime-rules/
Two primary factors that have been moving the oil markets over the last year and a half are global oversupply and declining U.S. shale oil production. When crude and products have to be stored at sea because onshore storage is tight, and when EIA reports …
Two primary factors that have been moving the oil markets over the last year and a half are global oversupply and declining U.S. shale oil production. When crude and products have… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/rebalancing-oil-supply-and-demand/
In late November, EPA released its final Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers for 2014, 2015 and 2016 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), increasing some of the renewable fuels volumes proposed back in May 2015.
The agency said it formulated …
In late November, EPA released its final Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers for 2014, 2015 and 2016 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), increasing some of the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/epa-finalizes-rfs-obligations/
Accidents. No matter what type of business you operate, these are the last situations you want your company to be involved in.
In addition to any injury or trauma that occurs, a DOT-qualifying accident can “red-flag” the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad…
Accidents. No matter what type of business you operate, these are the last situations you want your company to be involved in.
In addition to any injury or trauma that occurs,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/primer-post-accident-procedures/
The American Energy Coalition (AEC) has unveiled its newly updated website, www.AmericanEnergyCoalition.com. Now viewable across virtually all computer and smart device platforms, the site was reconstructed using a responsive design that allows each page’…
The American Energy Coalition (AEC) has unveiled its newly updated website, www.AmericanEnergyCoalition.com. Now viewable across virtually all computer and smart device platforms,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/american-energy-coalition-launches-new-website/
The September 2015 issue featured an article on an installation job by TriTech Mechanical LLC, of Stamford, CT. The job was in progress when Oil & Energy visited the site, and now it is complete.
These pictures show the finished installation, which was…
The September 2015 issue featured an article on an installation job by TriTech Mechanical LLC, of Stamford, CT. The job was in progress when Oil & Energy visited the site, and now… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/finished-job/
Moments ago the United States Senate gave final approval to a massive year-end spending and tax deal that funds the federal government through September, 2016 and extends or makes permanent scores of tax incentives for corporations and individuals. Presid…
EDITOR’S NOTE: New England Fuel Institute today released the following recap of the year-end spending and tax bill approved by Congress.
Moments ago the United States Senate… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit-survives-year-end-deal/
Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REG), a leading North American advanced biofuels producer, will offer a webinar this Thursday (December 17) on handling biodiesel in cold weather. Dave Slade, Ph.D., REG’s Executive Director of Biofuels Technology and Services…
Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REG), a leading North American advanced biofuels producer, will offer a webinar this Thursday (December 17) on handling biodiesel in cold weather.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/reg-offers-webinar-handling-biodiesel-cold-weather/
It looks like New England doesn’t need new natural gas pipelines after all.
After a multi-year pro-pipeline propaganda blitz by the natural gas industry and its allies in the government and regulatory sectors, a new study commissioned by Massachusetts …
It looks like New England doesn’t need new natural gas pipelines after all.
After a multi-year pro-pipeline propaganda blitz by the natural gas industry and its allies in the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-study-says-region-doesnt-need-new-gas-pipelines/
A Massachusetts company is selling a high-tech line of oil-absorbing products for cleaning up spills large and small.
OPFLEX Environmental Technologies, of West Hyannisport, MA, has developed a foam cell material that absorbs oil but not water, which m…
A Massachusetts company is selling a high-tech line of oil-absorbing products for cleaning up spills large and small.
OPFLEX Environmental Technologies, of West Hyannisport,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/massachusetts-company-sells-advanced-oil-spill-solutions/
Several New York City agencies recently issued a report on schemes allegedly used by delivery companies to defraud heating oil customers, including city agencies. The report follows a two-year investigation that yielded indictments of nine fuel delivery c…
Several New York City agencies recently issued a report on schemes allegedly used by delivery companies to defraud heating oil customers, including city agencies. The report… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nyc-recommends-new-policies-and-procedures-wake-probe/
The New York Oil Heating Association (NYOHA) is helping a teacher in Bronx, NY, incorporate clean-burning Bioheat® fuel as a teaching tool in an interdisciplinary approach to HVAC training.
Pete Gonzalez is teaching the science of Bioheat® fuel – as we…
The New York Oil Heating Association (NYOHA) is helping a teacher in Bronx, NY, incorporate clean-burning Bioheat® fuel as a teaching tool in an interdisciplinary approach to HVAC… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/learning-science-bioheat-fuel/
