Mixing Methods with Radiant Heating Systems
When designing a radiant heating system, it becomes obvious that this system has characteristics different from the conventional baseboard-type of heating system. One quick difference is the temperature of the water circulated through the tubing. …
What can’t technology do? Change your behavior…
It seems that technological changes are coming at us at the speed of, well, technology—from an app to deliver food to your door within minutes of your order, to the latest innovation that keeps your …
Local Optimization
Consider this—when was the last time you searched Google for a business in your local area? In all likeliness, you’ve probably done it countless times in just the past week. And you’re not alone—research shows that 89% of consumers …
Booma Oil & Energy acquires Imperial Fuel Co
Cetane Associates LLC announced that Booma Oil and Energy, Inc of Lynn, Massachusetts has acquired the full-service heating oil business of Imperial Fuel Co, also based in Lynn. Founded in 1933, Booma Oil and Energy is …
Fujitsu adds two new area sales managers
Fujitsu General America has appointed two area sales managers: Hays Bassett and Rich Strain. Basset will support all Fujitsu products in the Florida market. He brings industry experience, including employment at a manufacturer’s rep firm …
George Santa passes away
Stephen “George” Santa, age 91 and member of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association (CEMA), passed away on August 16. Born on February 28, 1928 in Bridgeport, CT, Santa graduated Stratford High School 1946 where he was …
NYPGA names Bruce Whitney Executive Director
New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) has hired Bruce Whitney as the new Executive Director. He starts August 14. Whitney has held senior management roles focused in marketing, training, business development and client retention for energy …
Watts to host digital mixing valve webinar on August 28
Watts will hold the “Smarter, Safer Hot Water” webinar live on Wednesday, August 28 at 11 am EST. The webinar, designed for Watts’ engineer, architect, designer, and facility manager customers, will focus on how digital …
Seattle mayor proposes heating oil tax to push electrification
August 9, 2019-- Dive Brief: As part of the city's climate plan, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a tax on heating oil providers that would help transition homes from oil heaters to electric heat. The proposed 24 cents-per-gallon …
PERC urges producers to fill propane tanks early to prepare for high demand
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) encourages propane producers to fill tanks early to prepare for anticipated higher propane demands this fall due to later harvests and increased grain drying needs. Record-breaking flooding in the …