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Vermont Gas Pipeline Project Is In Jeopardy

The Vermont Supreme Court granted permission to the state Public Service Board to reconsider a permit it granted for a natural gas pipeline in December 2013.
A plan to expand natural gas service in Vermont that once looked like a done deal is now in jeopardy due to cost overruns. The Vermont Supreme Court yesterday granted… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/vermont-gas-pipeline-project-jeopardy/

Pricing Specialists Embrace Online Environment

Contractors create work orders with CoolFront app
Contractors create work orders with CoolFront app Profit Strategies Inc., a provider of flat rate pricing systems for heating and cooling service teams and other trades, is… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/pricing-specialists-embrace-online-environment/

An App to Monitor Your Propane Supply

Propane tank level can be viewed online
A Boston area startup is developing a propane tank monitoring system that enables customers to check the fill level on their propane tanks remotely via smartphone. Tank Utility… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/app-monitor-your-propane-supply/

Boiler Manual Is More Than a Kneeler

Installers, technicians can find important answers inside
Installers, technicians can find important answers inside I’m a trainer, but I’m no smarter than the next guy. In fact, I’m not afraid to say that I have had the pleasure of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/boiler-manual-more-kneeler/

Switching From Oil or Gas to Heat Pumps

New preferences lead to new opportunities
New preferences lead to new opportunities By Shawna Henderson, Blue House Energy Historically, my home province of Nova Scotia has many connections with New England, starting… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/switching-oil-or-gas-heat-pumps/

In M&A, Cash Is King

Buyers don’t want to wait on retained gallons
Buyers don’t want to wait on retained gallons Despite tight money and difficulty finding financing, the pace of M&A (merger and acquisition) activity in the retail energy… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/m-cash-king/

Congress Pursues a Broader Energy Agenda

Will changes in market lead to changes in policy?
Will changes in market lead to changes in policy? By Ed Burke, Dennis K. Burke Inc. Without a doubt, 2014 was one of the wilder years in the oil markets that we’ve seen in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/congress-pursues-broader-energy-agenda/

Report Says Mass. Needs More Natural Gas

How will new administration respond?
How will new administration respond? A new report indicates that Massachusetts will need more natural gas supply, even if demand is reduced and more renewable energy is added… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/report-says-mass-needs-more-natural-gas/

Q&A: Blending for a Brighter Future

Sprague’s Steven Levy discusses intersection of petroleum and biodiesel
Sprague’s Steven Levy discusses intersection of petroleum and biodiesel When the U.S. biodiesel industry was gaining strength in the early 2000s, leadership was provided… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/q-blending-brighter-future/

Are Prices at No-Brainer Level Yet?

Can dealers capitalize on low prices?
Can dealers capitalize on low prices? The precipitous drop in oil prices has welcomed in the New Year and provided a much-needed respite from the pressures of competitive fuels… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/are-prices-no-brainer-level-yet/

HVAC Contractors Take on Light Commercial Work

Energy Kinetics helps contractors handle big jobs
Energy Kinetics helps contractors handle big jobs By John MacKenna Large commercial spaces in cold climates can consume a lot of energy for heating, which makes them excellent… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/hvac-contractors-take-light-commercial-work/

Oil Heat Institute of Long Island, National Grid Join Forces in Appeal

The Oil Heat Institute of Long Island recently joined forces with National Grid in an appeal to industry participants for support for a charity that helps home heat customers in need. “In the highly competitive home heating market, it’s a pretty unusual e…
The Oil Heat Institute of Long Island recently joined forces with National Grid in an appeal to industry participants for support for a charity that helps home heat customers in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/oil-heat-institute-long-island-national-grid-join-forces-appeal/

NORA Launches the New OilheatAmerica.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington D.C., January 20, 2015) The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) launched a completely new version of OilheatAmerica.com, its consumer… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-launches-new-oilheatamericacom/

Smart Thermostats and Smart Homes

New opportunities in connectivity and whole-home contracting
New opportunities in connectivity and whole-home contracting Adaptability is an essential characteristic that companies must have in order to stay on top in fuel delivery and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/smart-thermostats-and-smart-homes/

NYC Sets New Emissions Reduction Target

B5 heating oil mandate could be part of the solution
B5 heating oil mandate could be part of the solution New York City is doubling down on its commitment to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nyc-sets-new-emissions-reduction-target/

Google Algorithms and Local Search

Search giant makes changes to help consumers find local businesses
Search giant makes changes to help consumers find local businesses Home comfort companies should have an easier time connecting with new customers in 2015, thanks to new… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/google-algorithms-and-local-search/

Are You Wearing Too Many Hats?

Owner’s time is too valuable to squander on routine tasks
Owner’s time is too valuable to squander on routine tasks Every business, including Oilheat and propane companies, should have an organizational chart that defines who’s in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/are-you-wearing-too-many-hats/

Price Plunge Puts Volatility Back in Play

Low prices could last, but hedging is a prudent strategy in the face of continuing uncertainty
Low prices could last, but hedging is a prudent strategy in the face of continuing uncertainty Volatility has returned to the oil markets with the recent plunge in world oil… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/price-plunge-puts-volatility-back-play/

Buffer Tanks and Modulating Condensing Boilers

Extra component eliminates short cycling and reduces wear and tear
Extra component eliminates short cycling and reduces wear and tear During the last decade we have witnessed the phenomenal growth of modulating-condensing boiler… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/buffer-tanks-and-modulating-condensing-boilers/

Greater Clarity in Just 30 Minutes

Use these simple metrics to evaluate your company’s financial health
Use these simple metrics to evaluate your company’s financial health Let’s face it, many owners and managers in the fuel distribution industry are great at operations and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/greater-clarity-just-30-minutes/

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