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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/

Show Me the Money

NORA aims to help dealers use hard data to demonstrate potential energy savings and motivate customers to upgrade
NORA aims to help dealers use hard data to demonstrate potential energy savings and motivate customers to upgrade By John MacKenna Selling new Oilheat equipment can be a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/show-me-money/

OESP Supports Two Causes

Gettysburg attendees raise money for Oil Heat Cares
Gettysburg attendees raise money for Oil Heat Cares The National Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) raised money for two important industry causes during… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/oesp-supports-two-causes/

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