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 […]

The Evolution of Oilheat:

How a Traditional Industry Became a Leader in Renewable Liquid Heating For generations, heating oil has kept millions of U.S. homes warm through the coldest Winters, earning it a reputation for reliability, affordability, safety, and performance. Yet while many still view heating oil as a traditional petroleum fuel, the industry behind it has been anything […]

Preparing Systems for Cold Weather & Higher Biofuel Blends

Each Winter, technicians are called to homes with one common complaint: “The burner stopped working.” While equipment failures do occur, many no-heat service calls during periods of extreme cold can be traced to fuel related issues rather than mechanical problems. As the industry continues its transition toward lower carbon heating fuels and higher biodiesel blends, […]

The Difference Between What & Why

There’s a theme that continues to shape the way I approach our industry, and it began with a simple question: Are we building technicians or are we training people to memorize products? They aren’t the same thing. Product knowledge is valuable, but products change. Models evolve. Control strategies become more sophisticated. New regulations force manufacturers […]

Maximizing Margins in the Massachusetts APS Program

What Dealers in Other States Can Learn If you’re a fuel dealer in the Northeast, you might learn a thing or two from this article. If you’re a fuel dealer in Massachusetts, this article is a must read. Before 2025, the conditions were extremely favorable for utilizing and blending biodiesel. When the Federal Blenders Tax […]

Singularis IT welcomes Kornegay as Client Success Advocate

Singularis IT, LLC, a technology partner specializing in managed IT, cybersecurity and cloud solutions for the propane, heating oil and HVAC industries, announced that Tiffany (Robertson) Kornegay has joined the company as Client Success Advocate. In this role, Kornegay will lead client outreach and relationship-building initiatives, helping businesses maximize the value of their technology investments […]

Warm Thoughts partners with AAVIN, announces founder’s retirement

Warm Thoughts Communications, a marketing and digital advertising agency serving the energy and home services industries, announced a new investment partnership with AAVIN Private Equity, an investment firm. Following 35 years of leadership, Warm Thoughts founder Rich Goldberg is retiring, while longtime partners Ben Gutkin and Rich Carrione—who have been leading the company’s strategic growth […]

Beckett introduces Tigerloop Black

As the heating industry continues its transition toward higher biofuel and renewable fuel blends, Beckett has introduced Tigerloop Black, the next generation of oil deaerators and flexible fuel hoses engineered for long‑term performance with B100/R100 fuels. Tigerloop Black deaerators are UL Listed to UL 331B, representing the highest UL certification available for oil deaerators. This […]

NEFI and NPGA to offer ACE ELDT driving course on 8/18

The National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) has partnered with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) to offer a way to get new drivers on the road with ACE ELDT Services. As a Registered Training Provider through the Federal Motor Carrier & Safety Administration (FMCSA), NPGA ACE Services provides online courses that meet the Entry Level […]