Heating Oil Industry Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Northeast’s heating oil industry has resolved to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal was set at the Northeast Industry Summit held during the 2019 Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (the HEAT Show) at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The industry’s resolution calls for a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2023,… FULL ARTICLE >>

R.W. Beckett Announces Advanced Renewable Fuel Burner Solutions

North Ridgeville, OH: R.W. Beckett announced their AFG burner will be rated for R95+ fuel, which is a 95% renewable diesel, by 2020. This new capability enables communities, fuel dealers, and service technicians a pathway to a net zero carbon solution for the heating industry. Initial adoption is anticipated in the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada, and select areas of the Northeast in 2020.… FULL ARTICLE >>

BantamWesson acquires Oxford (CT) Oil Company

Cetane Associates LLC  announced that BantamWesson headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut has acquired the full-service heating oil business of Oxford Oil Company, LLC (“Oxford Oil”) based in Oxford, Connecticut. Founded in 1953, Oxford Oil is a full-service heating oil business with residential customers located in the corridor between Waterbury and New Haven, Connecticut. Energy Management Professionals, LLC, which operates under the… FULL ARTICLE >>

National Biodiesel Board relaunches Bioheat Fuel website

The National Biodiesel Board has revamped its portal, mybioheat.com, to educate heating oil customers about Bioheat Fuel and serve as a marketing resource for fuel dealers. Included on the site is information about state and federal legislations aimed at phasing out oilheat through electrification and carbon taxation. Bioheat fuel is a blend of biodiesel and ultra-low-sulfur heating oil. The portal… FULL ARTICLE >>

Eastern Propane & Oil to sponsor 10k & 5k in New Hampshire

Eastern Propane & Oil is the presenting sponsor for “The Runaway Pumpkin 10k & 5k Run and Walk” at Opechee Park, Laconia, NH, during the 2019 New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival. It will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Runaway Pumpkin courses have views of Lake Opechee, chip timing, cash awards for the top male and female finishers and age… FULL ARTICLE >>