Connecticut natural gas utilities filed a "rate case" with the Public Utility Regulatory Authority

July 10, 2013

On July 8th, the states natural gas utilities filed a "rate case" with the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA). That rate case includes a request to expand natural gas lines and their ability to recover …

Hearing to be held on proposed liquefied natural gas terminal off N.J. coast

July 9, 2013

The public is being allowed to comment on a plan to build a liquefied natural gas terminal off the New Jersey and New York shorelines. Liberty Natural Gas has applied to federal authorities for permission to …

Bovio Heating & Air Conditioning Testifies on Behalf of HOMES Act

Efficiency First contractor and Vice President of Bovio Heating & Air Conditioning, Brian Bovio, recently testified to the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee to insist rebates of home energy efficiency upgrades …

From the Editor: Lots of new things!

JULY 2013 BLOG: LOTS OF NEW STUFF!  Well, things are changing. The traditional way we reach our loyal readers is with the printed version of Indoor Comfort Marketing, and we really like talking to you that way; but …

New York State encourages expanded use of biodiesel in home heating

July 2, 2013

Biodiesel industry leaders and market sources Monday applauded new legislation in New York that will encourage expanded use of biodiesel. The New York State Assembly and Senate passed legislation Friday that sets a new standard for …

Women In Energy Summit 2013

July 1, 2013

Article & Photos by Editor Mike SanGiovanni It took three tries before the first Women In Energy Summit could come to fruition. A scheduling conflict scuttled the first attempt, then superstorm Sandy sank the ensuing effort, …

How to Execute a Service Call

June 27, 2013

 Editor's note: Part I of this article appeared in the June 2013 printed edition of ICM.  For the benefit of our readers, we present the COMPLETE  article below. Contact information for Roger follows this article. Part …

WILO USA Names Ricky Flores and Yates Timmerman as Regional Sales Managers

June 26, 2013

ROSEMONT, IL — Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, has named Ricky Flores as its new Northeast Regional Sales Manager for its Water Management group …

OESP's roots—group founded 60 years ago

June 20, 2013

OESP, the National Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. Formerly the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers—NAOHSM—the group was founded in 1953 in New York. A story appeared …

Maine man dies from burns while cutting apart heating oil tank with welding torch

  BLAINE, Maine — Fire officials say a 72-year-old northern Maine man has died after being critically burned while cutting up an old heating oil tank with a welding torch. The state Fire Marshal's Office says Reginal …