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Paul J. Nazzaro

Paul Nazzaro is a frequent contributor to Indoor Comfort Marketing on the topic of BioHeat. He is also Advisor to the National Biodiesel Board

The Gas Side—Honeywell SmartValves™: Part 12

Parts 1 & 2, from the Jul/Aug and Sep/Oct 2021 Indoor Comfort can be found here. Part 3, from the Nov/Dec 2021 Indoor Comfort can be found here. Part 4, from the Jan/Feb 2022 Indoor Comfort can be found here. Part 5, from the Mar/Apr 2022 Indoor Comfort can be found here. Part 6, from the May/Jun 2022 Indoor Comfort can be found here. Part 7, from the Jul/Aug 2022 Indoor […]

Optimism Arrives With Spring

The industries and fuels that power the world are changing, but it’s not too late to be on the leading edge of the low-carbon future. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, when we push our clocks forward with the arrival of spring, we could simultaneously advance our industry’s clock by accelerating our timeline to decarbonize the […]

Planning for the Unexpected

Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me twice, shame on me. This article is being written in March, almost a year to the day from the first of a series of price spikes that has plagued the world, the U.S. and our industry since Russia attacked Ukraine. Futures prices spiked to almost $4.70/gallon in […]

Air to Water Heat Pumps

With the current emphasis on electrification and decarbonization coming from local, State and Federal bureaucracies, there is a lot of talk about using heat pumps to displace fossil fuel appliances and low-efficiency standard AC condensers. Of course, heat pumps have been around for a long time in the HVAC industry. When discussing heat pumps, historically […]

U.S. Boiler Company introduces Citadel Boiler

U.S. Boiler Company has introduced the all-new Citadel and Citadel XL condensing boilers and volume water heaters.  The Citadel is available in five capacities (399 – 1000 MBH) and the Citadel XL is available in 1250 and 1500 MBH capacities.  Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)-certified and rated up to 97% thermal efficiency (98% for […]

CEMA marks end of school year with career fair

Connecticut Energy Marketers Association (CEMA) and Generation Next Energy Pros are holding a career fair to celebrate the end of the school year. The event is Thursday, June 8, 10 am to 1 pm, hosted by CEMA in Cromwell, CT. Network with local companies about potential job opportunities, learn about new heating equipment technologies and […]

NORA releases Episode 3 of “In the LOOP with NORA” podcast

The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has released the third episode of its new podcast series, “In the Loop with NORA.” In Episode 3, NORA President Michael Devine reflects on his first year on the job, sharing his thoughts and perspective on NORA, recent accomplishments and key initiatives that have taken place since assuming leadership […]

Biofine signs lease for new refinery site in Maine

Biofine Developments Northeast (BDNE) has entered a 20-year agreement with the town of Lincoln, Maine, to develop a biofuels refinery on the site of the former Lincoln Pulp & Tissues Mill. Construction of the new plant, where BDNE will produce low-carbon wood-based fuel, is expected to begin in July of next year. The Biofine Maine […]

Bob Levins joins Angus Analytics

Angus Analytics announced that Bob Levins is now serving in the role of Managing Partner – Performance Analytics. In the position, Levins will play a leading role in the development, sales, and delivery of the BRITE business intelligence solution to the retail fuel industry, and ADEPT™ Angus Delivery Efficiency Planning Tools. In the last 10 […]

Lennox to donate residential HVAC units to local community heroes

Lennox has opened nominations for its annual Feel The Love program, now until August 31. For the 14th year in a row, Lennox is partnering with its residential dealer network to recognize deserving community heroes in the United States and Canada by donating heating or cooling equipment with installation free of charge. Through the Feel […]