A major U.S. pipeline is still mostly shut due to a cyberattack.

Article courtesy: CNBC Abigail Ng @ABIGAILNGWY                           The United States’ largest fuel pipeline has been crippled shut since Friday after a cybersecurity attack — and it’s not clear how long the outage will last. Wells Fargo says the restart date is key, and it outlined three scenarios for reopening that could… FULL ARTICLE >>

RIDGID sponsors first Miracle Mechanical project to help Georgia family

Emerson’s RIDGID tools division has sponsored the first Miracle Mechanical project—a new initiative that completes plumbing, heating and air conditioning work for those in need at no-cost to the homeowner. The non-profit, headquartered in Georgia, is spearheaded by plumbing and mechanical contractor Brent Ridley. “I have been doing tool reviews for many years, but I wanted to do more with… FULL ARTICLE >>

Nortek Global HVAC names AC Supply as wholesale distributor in Texas

Nortek Global HVAC (NGH), a leading manufacturer of HVAC equipment, has named AC Supply Co. its HVAC wholesale distributor of Frigidaire and Gibson residential heat pump, air conditioner, gas furnace and air handler brands for the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The third-generation, family-owned AC Supply operates locations in Arlington, North Richland Hills in addition to its Fort Worth Westside and… FULL ARTICLE >>

Conn. Gov. Lamont extends deadline for Winter Home Heating Assistance Program

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has extended the deadline for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program to Jun. 15 and calls on Connecticut residents who need help paying last winter’s home heating bills to apply. “The cold weather is behind us, but I want to remind everyone that help is still available to pay home heating bills from this past winter,” Governor… FULL ARTICLE >>

Suburban Propane donates to Santa Fe youth

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. has donated 500 Spanish-language books and more than 100 educational, developmentally-appropriate toys to “Growing Up New Mexico: The Early Childhood Partnership” in Santa Fe, NM. As a thank you, Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber presented Suburban Propane with a congratulatory proclamation, which designated the day (April 28, 2021) as ‘Suburban Propane Day’ also marking Suburban Propane’s… FULL ARTICLE >>

EEE to host eurofuel-NORA conference

In conjunction with the Eastern Energy Expo (EEE), eurofuel and the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) will hold the virtual conferences event entitled “Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels: Putting the Pieces Together.” Set for May 20 & 27, the half-day conferences will be livestreamed and will discuss the low-carbon future of the liquid heating fuels market. The topics will include: Thursday, May… FULL ARTICLE >>

NEFI members receive biofuel grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development sector has awarded $18.4 million in cost-sharing grants to fuel marketers across 20 states under its new Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). The HBIIP was established in early 2020 to encourage infrastructure investments to support high blends of renewable fuels, including biodiesel. The New England Fuel Institute (NEFI) urged the USDA… FULL ARTICLE >>