ClariVest Grows Stake in PBF Energy

May 22, 2018

ClariVest Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of oil and gas company PBF Energy by nearly 32% in the first quarter, according to Macon Daily and based on SEC reports. ClariVest previously owned …

Douglasville Winair Upgrades Georgia Location

May 14, 2018

A ribbon cutting was held on May 10 for the recently renovated Douglasville Winair offices and distribution center in Douglasville, GA, according to Patch.com. The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, along with Douglasville Winair’s owner, …

Fuel Merchants Association of NJ Offers Regulatory Review

May 11, 2018

The Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey (FMA) is offering an underground storage tank (UST) regulatory review and A/B Operator Exam Preparation seminar on June 27, 2018 at the Holiday Inn, 399 Monmouth Street, East …

Burchoil Celebrates 90 years

Maryland-based Burchoil, which was founded in 1920 by 49-year-old farmer Samuel Bernard Burch, is celebrating 90 years in May, according to thebaynet.com. Burch allegedly started an oil company due to the low cash yields from …

NYPGA Launches New Websites and 2018 Propane Rebates Program

May 7, 2018

New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) has revamped two websites, NYPropane.com and PropaneNewYork.com, and launched the 2018 expanded rebates program. This program now includes rebates for propane water heaters and propane boilers and furnaces for …

2018 EEE Technical Education Schedule Available

May 3, 2018

The OESP has unveiled the education program for the Eastern Energy Expo (EEE), May 20-23, at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT. View the EEE Technical Education Schedule here: http://files.constantcontact.com/f9d20059101/2db39654-f46d-4324-96fa-d7f3185b02e9.pdf

Are K-Factor deliveries your biggest impediment to profit growth?

May 1, 2018

What do the following items all have in common? On-board computers Route optimization software Back-Office Systems Company websites Email Voicemail The most common thing is they are all core technologies that are embedded in almost every distribution company, and most companies couldn’t …

2019 Propane Expo Call for Presentations

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is now accepting education and fast-track session proposals for the 2019 NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, April 13-15, 2019, in Atlanta, GA. Proposal submissions must be received …

Oilheat & the IoT

What exactly is IoT and how will it affect the HVAC industry in general and oilheat in particular? “IoT” stands for the Internet of Things, physical devices that contain electronics, sensors and switches that allow …

The Reason Adjustable Air Vents Were Developed

Over this past winter, I was called on to  look at a one-pipe steam system. The homeowner was complaining that his steam system was operating inconsistently since the new boiler was installed. The primary complaint …