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NORA fuel testing service available

November 26, 2024

As the heating season approaches, consistent fuel quality is essential for heating systems to run reliably and efficiently. To help ensure that customers’ fuel is up to the task, NORA offers free fuel quality testing at its Liquid Heating Fuels Chemistry Lab in Plainview, NY.  With the ability to test for water, biodiesel content, oxidative […]

Date announced for 2025 Dave Nelsen Scholarship golf outing

November 22, 2024

Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) announced that the Annual Dave Nelsen Scholarship Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, May 19. The 2025 golf outing will take place at the Blue Heron Golf Club in Egg Harbor, NJ, in conjunction with the Eastern Energy Expo (EEE), happening at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. […]

ESEA and UNYEA merge

November 21, 2024

Two New York-based oilheat organizations will combine together into one group. Members of the Empire State Energy Association (ESEA) as well as members of the Upstate New York Energy Association (UNYEA) approved a merger, according to Kris DeLair, Executive Director of ESEA. DeLair will lead the two combined organizations, under the ESEA banner. In addition, […]

Eastern Energy Expo announces premier sponsors for EEE 2025

November 19, 2024

Eastern Energy Expo is proud to announce that ADD Systems, Beckett Corp., Federated Insurance, Sunoco and Taco Comfort Solutions have signed on as Expo Sponsors for next year’s expo on May 18-21, 2025 at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.  Sponsorship and booth reservations are now in full swing for Eastern Energy Expo […]

NEFI urges Congress to extend renewable & alternative fuel credits

November 18, 2024

On Nov. 13, the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) joined 35 national and State organizations in a letter to Congressional leaders urging action during the lame duck session on expiring renewable and alternative fuel tax incentives. These include the biodiesel and renewable diesel blenders’ tax credit (BTC) and the alternative fuel mixture credit for […]

International Collaboration Advances Liquid Fuel Heating

  In this interview, NORA President Michael Devine chats with Federica Miano, Secretary General of Eurofuel; Dr. Ernst-Moritz Bellingen, Head of the Heating Dept., en2x energy; and NORA Director of Research, Dr. Thomas Butcher, as they explore the many similarities and some of the distinct differences between the European and U.S. liquid heating marketplaces and […]

Uncertainty Meets Opportunity

Navigating the future of low-carbon liquid fuels In regions like New England and the Mid-Atlantic, biodiesel has taken a leadership role in decarbonizing heating oil, giving rise to Bioheat® fuel, while renewable diesel is gaining ground in both the heating and transportation markets. This journey, however, is fraught with challenges, uncertainties and opportunities, all of […]

The Proper Way to Handle an Interruption of Service

The term “Interruption of Service” defines any circumstance where propane stops flowing from the container to the appliance. There are a variety of instances that would cause this to happen, and each requires a unique response from your team of propane technicians. This article outlines various types of interruptions of service (IOS) and key components […]

The Ecosystem of Smart Devices in Residential Homes

Smart devices are redefining modern living by seamlessly integrating technology into the home environment to enhance comfort, security and especially energy efficiency. This ecosystem of interconnected devices, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), enables homeowners to control and monitor energy consumption like never before. Among these devices, smart thermostats, energy monitors, lighting systems and […]

U.S. Boiler hosts learning event in New England

November 14, 2024

U.S. Boiler Company recently hosted a Hops & Heat learning event at Trillium Brewing Company in Canton, MA. This is the second event of its kind U.S. Boiler Company has hosted in New England. Heating contractors attended the event to learn about high efficiency heating equipment, including the Ambient Air-to-Water Heat Pump, Citadel commercial condensing […]