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Rethinking the Renewable Fuel Standard

Rules were developed before demand collapsed in petroleum markets
Rules were developed before demand collapsed in petroleum markets  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been getting a lot of heat since announcing in November… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/rethinking-renewable-fuel-standard/

New Data Solution Delivers Timely Information at Irving Oil

Company Uses Schneider Electric’s DTN ProphetX
Company Uses Schneider Electric’s DTN ProphetX Accurate, easy-to-use market data isn’t just a nice-to-have for the energy trading industry – it’s a requirement of doing… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-data-solution-delivers-timely-information-irving-oil/

Congress Suspends 34-Hour HOS Restart Rule

Foley’s Matthew Wrobel interprets the decision
Foley’s Matthew Wrobel interprets the decision In a major blow to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) safety regulation agenda, both houses of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/congress-suspends-34-hour-hos-restart-rule/

ASTM Vote Opens Door for More Biodiesel Blending

Standards Group Adds Grades for B6 to B20
Standards Group Adds Grades for B6 to B20   ASTM International, an organization that sets industry consensus standards for fuels and lubricants, has voted to approve performance… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/astm-vote-opens-door-more-biodiesel-blending/

Measuring Quality Beyond the Gallon

Paul Nazzaro discusses fuel treatment
Paul Nazzaro discusses fuel treatment Are the fuels that you sell similar to when you started your distribution business? Do you receive consistent quality from one supplier to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/measuring-quality-beyond-gallon/

Kerosene Doesn’t Winterize New Distillates Well

Fuel Characteristics Have Changed
Fuel Characteristics Have Changed Blending kerosene (No. 1-D fuel) into diesel fuel has been used for many years as a “winterization” technique. This method worked (somewhat)… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/kerosene-doesnt-winterize-new-distillates-well/

Three Steps to Better Fuel Quality

Today’s heating oil is cleaner, but vigilance and treatment are still required
Today’s heating oil is cleaner, but vigilance and treatment are still required By Jerome P. Sava, C&S Scientific We are all aware of how the chemistry and properties of home… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/three-steps-better-fuel-quality/

Additives Marketplace 2015

Specialists describe their distillate treatment products
Specialists describe their distillate treatment products Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc. 1060 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 Sales Manager: Lou… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/additives-marketplace-2015/

Fleets of the Present and Future

Ed Burke reports on Alt Wheels Fleet Day
Ed Burke reports on Alt Wheels Fleet Day The recent AltWheels Fleet Day event attracted New England fleet managers to Norwood, Mass., for a full day of guest speakers along with… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fleets-present-and-future/

Dealers Can Manage B20 Transition

Experts from REG discuss management of fuel blends
Experts from REG discuss management of fuel blends As the heating oil industry awaits ASTM approval of a higher blend level of biodiesel in Bioheat® fuel, a major biodiesel… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/dealers-can-manage-b20-transition/

Natural Gas Expansion Hits Obstacles

Projects continue despite drilling mishaps, cost overruns
Projects continue despite drilling mishaps, cost overruns Natural gas pipeline companies and utilities are pressing ahead with their efforts to expand natural gas supply in New… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/natural-gas-expansion-hits-obstacles/

Clean Energy Pursues Ambitious Agenda

Advocates look to bridge funding gaps
Advocates look to bridge funding gaps EDITOR’S NOTE: The renewable energy industry is on the opposite side of the political fence from the heating oil industry on vital issues… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/clean-energy-pursues-ambitious-agenda/

Safeguarding the Filling Station

Lock America battles fraud and theft
Lock America battles fraud and theft Theft of credit card information from fuel dispensers at gas stations is a growing problem, but one manufacturer is helping stations… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/safeguarding-filling-station/

When a Check Bounces…

…Collectors are ready to step in
…Collectors are ready to step in   Lower oil prices might reduce the number of bounced checks that fuel dealers see this heating season, but several agencies stand ready to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/when-check-bounces/

Mass. Regulators Seek Nation’s First Carbon Tax

MEMA intervenes in DPU review
MEMA intervenes in DPU review Oilheat dealers in Massachusetts have their hands full trying to ward off a state carbon tax that could increase the price of carbon-based fuels,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/mass-regulators-seek-nations-first-carbon-tax/

FMCSA to Survey Drivers on Entry-Level Training

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that it intends to perform a one-time survey of drivers in the industry regarding the level of training they receive from their employers and how that interacts with their entry-level driver tr…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that it intends to perform a one-time survey of drivers in the industry regarding the level of training they receive… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fmcsa-survey-drivers-entry-level-training/

DOE Sheds Light on Home Energy Score Metric

Homes are scored for buyers on energy efficiency
Homes are scored for buyers on energy efficiency The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is refining a new metric for residential energy consumption known as the Home Energy Score.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/doe-sheds-light-home-energy-score-metric/

Who Is Opposed to Lower Oil Prices?

No doubt consumers are delighted with falling oil prices. It’s a windfall of pocket money and the gift that keeps on giving. Regrettably, there are formidable forces arrayed against the consumer that aspire to halt the current price trend and perhaps reve…
No doubt consumers are delighted with falling oil prices. It’s a windfall of pocket money and the gift that keeps on giving. Regrettably, there are formidable forces arrayed… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/who-opposed-lower-oil-prices/

NEFI Works With HHS to Improve LIHEAP

Leaders discuss pricing mechanisms, reimbursement rates, administrative burdens and more
Leaders discuss pricing mechanisms, reimbursement rates, administrative burdens and more By John MacKenna New England Fuel Institute is working with the U.S. Department of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nefi-works-hhs-improve-liheap/

Price Parity Could Come Sooner Than Expected

Save customers from an expensive mistake
Save customers from an expensive mistake By Richard Rutigliano, PriMedia Inc. It’s official: Switching from heating oil to natural gas makes no sense. Natural gas has… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/price-parity-could-come-sooner-expected/

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