PPATEC celebrates September 2026 graduates

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) recognized the accomplishments of two graduating classes in September 2026, as students completed the 400-hour HVAC & Energy Professional Program and prepared to enter the skilled trades workforce.  The September graduates represent individuals equipped with the hands-on technical knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue careers in […]

Oil Tech Talk to feature Peerless Boiler’s Hogan on 10/7

Oil Tech Talk hosts Alan Mercurio, Oil Tech Talk, and Bob O’Brien, NORA, will welcome guest Gerry Hogan from Peerless Boiler for a deep dive into steam heat on the Wednesday, Oct. 7, episode . Oil Tech Talk is a platform designed to connect oilheat technicians, educators and industry leaders in a collaborative exchange of […]

OESP to present “Fuel for Thought” session on 10/5

The Organization of Energy Service Professionals (OESP) will present a new session of its “Fuel for Thought” educational series on Monday, Oct. 5. “Fuel for Thought” is OESP’s education series created to spark ideas, strengthen skills and keep the community informed on the latest developments in the energy and comfort trades. Each session will feature […]

This Heating Season Feels Different

For those of us who have spent our careers in this business, these rituals never really change. They are part of the fabric of our industry and a reminder that, despite advances in technology and changing energy policies, our mission remains remarkably simple: keep families warm, comfortable and safe. Yet as I prepare for another […]

Winter Planning

How to Prepare for the Season Amidst the Fed’s Disagreement & Other Macro Factors Three dissenting votes were all it took to mark the largest disagreement on interest rate policy in 10 years during the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The 9–3 vote held the Federal funds rate steady, but the message […]

Are You Still Delivering to Elm Street Three Days in a Row?

Every heating season, I hear a version of the same story. A dealer is convinced their operation is “pretty efficient.” The trucks are rolling, there aren’t many run-outs and dispatch “knows their routes.” Then, we pull a few months of data and discover something uncomfortable: They’re hitting the same neighborhood, sometimes the same street—on three, […]

What Keeps Fuel Oil Delivery Drivers Safe on the Route

Fuel oil delivery drivers know that no two stops are the same. One driveway may be clean and level, while the next might be covered with ice. One fill pipe may be easy to reach and clearly marked, while another is behind a snowbank, under a deck or in another difficult-to-access location. That is the […]

Notch Capital acquires Solar Secured Solutions and Ecogreen Tank Monitors

Notch Capital, a private investment firm specializing in buyouts and recapitalizations of lower middle market businesses, announced its acquisition of Solar Secured Solutions, LLC, which operates under the Ecogreen brand as Ecogreen Tank Monitors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Dover, PA, Ecogreen Tank Monitors supports a variety of commercial businesses and offers extensive capabilities […]

OESP to present ‘Fuel for Thought’ session on 9/9

The Organization of Energy Service Professionals (OESP) will present a new session of its Fuel for Thought educational series on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Fuel for Thought is OESP’s education series created to spark ideas, strengthen skills and keep the community informed on the latest developments in the energy and comfort trades. Each session will feature […]

Free NORA Fuel Testing Service Available

As the heating season approaches, consistent fuel quality is essential for heating systems to run reliably and efficiently. To help ensure your customers’ fuel is up to the task, NORA offers fuel quality testing at its Liquid Heating Fuels Chemistry Lab in Plainview, NY. If you encounter a problem that you cannot find the solution […]