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Unwrapping the 2021 Spending Package

Omnibus bill includes numerous energy provisions of interest to heating fuel dealers
Omnibus bill includes numerous energy provisions of interest to heating fuel dealers Before adjourning for 2020, Congress approved a fiscal year 2021 omnibus appropriations and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/unwrapping-2021-spending-package/

Common Goals from the Commonwealth

MEMA’s Michael Ferrante on the issues impacting his state and the larger industry
MEMA’s Michael Ferrante on the issues impacting his state and the larger industry Fossil fuel bans, biofuel blending incentives, natural gas explosions, strategic electrification… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/common-goals-commonwealth/

The “Right Next Chapter” or a Tragic Ending?

Fined $53 million, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts is sold to Eversource for $1.1 billion
On February 26, 2020, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office and Columbia Gas of Massachusetts reached a plea agreement in the criminal case stemming from the utility’s involvement… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/right-next-chapter-or-tragic-ending/

Banned!

From coast to coast, new municipal laws bar fossil fuel hookups
It started in Berkeley, California. Last July, the city became the first in the U.S. to ban natural gas hookups in new homes. The ban, which so far applies only to new low-rise… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/banned/

Merrimack Valley Disaster Death Toll Rises

After a chimney fell on 18-year-old Leonel Rondon during the September 13 natural gas explosions, his death made national headlines. Speaking from the Rondon family’s home the next day, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker called the tragedy “about as imm…
After a chimney fell on 18-year-old Leonel Rondon during the September 13 natural gas explosions, his death made national headlines. Speaking from the Rondon family’s home the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/merrimack-valley-disaster-death-toll-rises/

Members of Congress Grill Utilities Over Natural Gas Explosions

Federal lawmakers slammed executives from Columbia Gas for inadequate preparation and response to the gas explosions that rocked New England’s Merrimack Valley region in September.
Federal lawmakers slammed executives from Columbia Gas and its parent company, NiSource, for inadequate preparation and response to the gas explosions that rocked New England’s… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/members-congress-grill-utilities-over-natural-gas-explosions/

Propane Safety

Safety is a core value of the propane industry. That’s why thousands of propane professionals are trained every year to ensure that millions of Americans use propane safely. It’s also why so many propane professionals network with emergency responders nat…
Safety is a core value of the propane industry. That’s why thousands of propane professionals are trained every year to ensure that millions of Americans use propane safely. It’s… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/propane-safety/

Natural Gas Disaster Racks Massachusetts

Natural gas fires and explosions devastated the suburban Massachusetts communities of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover on the evening of Thursday, September 13.
As 48 miles of pipe now need to be replaced in the affected areas, road closures like this one are to be expected for some time. “This is like Armageddon,” said a resident of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/natural-gas-disaster-racks-massachusetts/

Lead on Safety

Recent events have once again brought the topic of safety to the forefront for energy marketers. I won’t bother to rehash these events, as I am sure that they will be covered elsewhere in this publication and that most readers can figure out what I’m talk…
Recent events have once again brought the topic of safety to the forefront for energy marketers. I won’t bother to rehash these events, as I am sure that they will be covered… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/lead-safety/

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