There may be two feet of fresh snow in Vermont and freezing temperatures across much of the Northeast, but the Oil & Energy Online team has our minds in May. Our April issue will be going to press soon, and the we’ll be immersed in our May coverage, which…
There may be two feet of fresh snow in Vermont and freezing temperatures across much of the Northeast, but the Oil & Energy Online team has our minds in May. Our April issue will… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/looking-ahead-may-oil-energy/
Welcome to the new Oil & Energy Online website and blog! As we continue improving our coverage of the retail fuel and home comfort industries, we are adding more online coverage and breaking news.
Welcome to the new Oil & Energy Online website and blog! As we continue improving our coverage of the retail fuel and home comfort industries, we are adding more online coverage… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/welcome-oil-energy-online/
Households that heat with propane have been hit hard by this winter’s rising prices, which were brought on by a combination of factors, including a large drawdown in the Midwest to dry a very wet corn harvest and then, of course, the polar vortex. When al…
Households that heat with propane have been hit hard by this winter’s rising prices, which were brought on by a combination of factors, including a large drawdown in the Midwest… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/cost-propane-heating-rises-more-half/
Take advantage of Google+ publishing to improve your company’s search performance
Take advantage of Google+ publishing to improve your company’s search performance
Successful local businesses attract new customers and achieve growth, as they always… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/feed-giant/
After a four-year outage, Oilheat has a check-off program again
After a four-year outage, Oilheat has a check-off program again
The Oilheat industry can reignite its research and education programs in 2014 with the support and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-back/
ADD Systems offers fuel retailers the ability to manage and communicate fuel delivery data from the delivery truck to the back office and out to the customer.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Onboard computing can open a host of business improvements, including reduced delivery costs and enhanced customer service. Oil & Energy recently spoke with ADD… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/extending-data-network-truck/
It’s 2014. Aren’t we supposed to be in flying cars by now? Aren’t all delivery drivers and service technicians supposed to be using real-time connected mobile devices? Maybe. But investing in mobile technology for an entire fleet is still a large enough p…
It’s 2014. Aren’t we supposed to be in flying cars by now? Aren’t all delivery drivers and service technicians supposed to be using real-time connected mobile devices? Maybe. But… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/eleven-benefits-real-time-mobile/
Oil and Energy recently reached out to John Faris III, Vice President at Oilmen’s Truck Tanks, Inc. to discuss the process of buying and outfitting a new tank truck.
Oil and Energy recently reached out to John Faris III, Vice President at Oilmen’s Truck Tanks, Inc. to discuss the process of buying and outfitting a new tank truck.
… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/things-consider-when-buying-fuel-truck/
Oilheat and propane delivery trucks are the backbone of any fuel delivery operation, and their performance can vary widely depending on the equipment you use on board. In this issue, Oil & Energy is taking a look at truck equipment and mobile technology a…
Manufacturers share thoughts on how to outfit your fleet for success
Oilheat and propane delivery trucks are the backbone of any fuel delivery operation, and their… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/equipping-your-fuel-trucks/
Rack prices of heating oil pulled higher and higher away from the spot NYMEX HO (ULSD) futures contract price this heating season, eating into capped price program margins for gallons hedged only with paper (call options).
Rack prices of heating oil pulled higher and higher away from the spot NYMEX HO (ULSD) futures contract price this heating season, eating into capped price program margins for… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/extreme-conditions-expose-basis-risk/
Growing U.S. oil production has led to recent calls by the oil industry to lift the 40-year-old ban on crude exports. At issue are U.S. policies that were enacted following the Middle East oil embargo back in 1973.
Growing U.S. oil production has led to recent calls by the oil industry to lift the 40-year-old ban on crude exports. At issue are U.S. policies that were enacted following the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-energy-independent-america/
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the long awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse. Required by Congress and requested by industry figures, this regimen w…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the long awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/proposed-rule-would-shake-drug-alcohol-testing/
Google is taking Internet search in a new direction that is changing the way marketers connect with prospects via the Google search engine.
‘Hummingbird’ algorithm rewards high-value content worthy of shares and retweets
Google is taking Internet search in a new direction that is changing the way marketers… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/google-learns-listen/
Home comfort contractors who want to succeed at selling indoor air quality (IAQ) services need to have a business plan that enables them to diagnose air quality problems and install solutions that address the problems they diagnose.
Home comfort contractors who want to succeed at selling indoor air quality (IAQ) services need to have a business plan that enables them to diagnose air quality problems and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/sell-iaq-effectively-make-business-plan/
Price volatility is typically regarded as a problem for heating oil retailers. When futures prices rise 7 cents in one day and there are two rack prices in that day, that’s a problem. When prices go up 12 cents in three days, that’s a problem. When prices…
Price volatility is typically regarded as a problem for heating oil retailers. When futures prices rise 7 cents in one day and there are two rack prices in that day, that’s a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/holding-margin-spike/
It is a well-known and accepted practice to perform a leak test on all new propane installations. However, to ensure the continued safety of existing propane installations, the importance of performing a leak test during all interruptions of service canno…
It is a well-known and accepted practice to perform a leak test on all new propane installations. However, to ensure the continued safety of existing propane installations, the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/test-leaks-when-propane-service-interrupted/
Despite the relatively lower cost of heating a home today compared to the early ’80s, homeowners are still very interested in energy efficiency. We have boilers and furnaces capable of pushing 95 percent efficiency rates and considerably higher insulation…
Despite the relatively lower cost of heating a home today compared to the early ’80s, homeowners are still very interested in energy efficiency. We have boilers and furnaces… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/hrvs-fresh-new-heating-concept/
Thermo Products, LLC, a manufacturer of warm air heating and air conditioning products, has developed a 95 percent AFUE oil condensing furnace that is Energy Star® qualified. “This is a testament to our commitment to bringing you the best products in the …
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thermo Products and Boyertown Furnace answered a recent call by Oil & Energy for information from furnace manufacturers. We asked them to tell us about their… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/furnace-makers-offer-new-products-personal-attention/
