How remote monitoring can reduce delivery expenses
How remote monitoring can reduce delivery expenses
As fuel delivery grows more competitive, marketers increasingly reach for technologies that can help eliminate waste and reduce… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/less-more/
The recent oil boom that has made the United States the world’s leading oil producer has also made the U.S. railway system a major player in oil transportation, and the U.S. Department of Transportation today proposed new rules designed to improve rail sa…
The recent oil boom that has made the United States the world’s leading oil producer has also made the U.S. railway system a major player in oil transportation, and the U.S.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/dot-proposes-new-rules-oil-trains/
Heating oil wholesalers and marketers are beginning to navigate the hodgepodge of heating oil fuel specifications that have developed as individual states move to reduce the sulfur content in the fuel.
Heating oil wholesalers and marketers are beginning to navigate the hodgepodge of heating oil fuel specifications that have developed as individual states move to reduce the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/adapting-new-fuel-specifications/
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is developing an agenda for the “Research, Development & Demonstration” work that is a top priority under the revised NORA charter.
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is developing an agenda for the “Research, Development & Demonstration” work that is a top priority under the revised NORA charter.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-explores-research-priorities/
As homeowners change their energy consumption habits, marketers face pressure to move beyond fuel-centric business models and find success selling to customers who might not even heat their homes with oil.
As homeowners change their energy consumption habits, marketers face pressure to move beyond fuel-centric business models and find success selling to customers who might not… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/be-systematic-pursuit-new-customers/
Credit card payments pay a vital role in most retail energy sales and home comfort services, and there are a lot of complexities involved. Once seen as a costly way of accepting customer payments, credit cards are getting more love from energy marketers b…
Credit card payments pay a vital role in most retail energy sales and home comfort services, and there are a lot of complexities involved. Once seen as a costly way of accepting… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/check-or-credit-card/
The high-profile credit card security breaches at major U.S. retailers over the last six months emphasize the prevalence of data theft and also spotlight the risks to a merchant caught unprepared for such crimes.
The high-profile credit card security breaches at major U.S. retailers over the last six months emphasize the prevalence of data theft and also spotlight the risks to a merchant… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/data-security-strategic-advantage/
ADD Systems recently held its User Conference at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Oil & Energy caught up with ADD Systems President Bruce C. Bott to discuss the event.
Software provider convenes users for education and feedback
ADD Systems, a provider of software solutions for energy marketers, recently held its User Conference at Disney’s… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/add-systems-users-learn-together/
The marketplace for federal energy credits known as RINs (Renewable Identification Numbers) is becoming more transparent and reliable with the development of a new auditing system designed to reduce RIN fraud.
The marketplace for federal energy credits known as RINs (Renewable Identification Numbers) is becoming more transparent and reliable with the development of a new auditing system… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/creating-confidence-rins/
Fuel marketers can make deliveries more efficiently and reduce wear and tear on equipment and drivers with a new on-board computing solution from BASE Engineering.
Fuel marketers can make deliveries more efficiently and reduce wear and tear on equipment and drivers with a new on-board computing solution from BASEEngineering.
Introduced… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/extending-truck-intelligence-end-hose/
More than 40 participants from various corners of the heating oil industry gathered in New York last month to help the NORA formulate a research and development agenda for the next few years.
More than 40 participants from various corners of the heating oil industry gathered in New York last month to help the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) formulate a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-develops-research-agenda/
Thermo Products LLC, the North Judson, Ind.-based maker of heating and cooling products, recently introduced a new condensing oil furnace that achieves a 95 percent rating on the AFUE efficiency scale and is Energy Star 4.0 listed.
Thermo Products LLC, the North Judson, Ind.-based maker of heating and cooling products, recently introduced a new condensing oil furnace that achieves a 95 percent rating on… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/thermo-pride-introduces-95-percent-efficient-oil-furnace/
So what are the tools of the heating industry trade? Wrenches? Screwdrivers? If you think that’s all you need to succeed in this business then you better think again. Without question, the ability to turn a wrench is a prerequisite, but today there is so …
So what are the tools of the heating industry trade? Wrenches? Screwdrivers? If you think that’s all you need to succeed in this business then you better think again. Without… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/todays-contractors-wear-many-hats/
Last month, I put forth some essentials of price risk management and hedging. It started with giving customers what they want and asserting that they want protection against significantly higher heating oil prices. I suggested that customers be made aware…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second installment of a two-part article.
Last month, I put forth some essentials of price risk management and hedging. It started with giving… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/more-essentials-price-risk-management/
As I write this in late May there are still nights when my home heating system clicks on to fight off the late spring chill. Sales of both heating oil and propane were significantly stronger this year, and margins for most dealers remained steady.
The 2013-2014 heating season was one of the longest and coldest – and consequently one of the most successful – in recent memory. As I write this in late May there are still… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/maintaining-momentum-next-heating-season/
