Innovate, Adapt, Thrive

October 14, 2024

The importance of choice in the decarbonization journey Throughout the year, I have enjoyed interacting with hundreds of fuel dealers and the consumers they represent regarding the decarbonization of fuels. Interestingly, the supply chain is still …

Same Game, Different Rules

Navigating small business acquisitions this year & beyond Fuel company acquisitions continue to succeed or fail, as they always have, based on the same core principles. However, several factors have changed the playing field. It’s still …

What Keeps You Up at Night?

The Fall is an exciting time of year for fuel distribution companies. After a slow Summer, it’s time to get busy and make money. However, this excitement is often accompanied by trepidation about the uncertainties …

Controls for Honeywell Electronic Fan Timer, Part 3

Part 1 from the May/Jun 2024 Indoor Comfort Part 2 from the Jul/Aug 2024 Indoor Comfort As we continue looking at some of the more advanced electronic controls used on gas heating, and particularly the more advanced …

NEFI to host 11/20 webinar on winter weather

October 9, 2024

The National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) will offer a winter weather forecast webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 20, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. Meteorologists Russ Murley and Joe Sciacca will provide a preview of the upcoming …

OESP’s Oil Heat Cares reschedules bocce ball fundraiser

October 8, 2024

The Westchester Chapter of Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) has rescheduled its bocce ball fundraiser to Saturday, November 2. The event will benefit Oil Heat Cares, the OESP not-for-profit foundation that assists needy persons …

Exhibitor registration open for HEAT Show 2025

October 7, 2024

The Heating & Energizing America Trade (HEAT) Show has opened registration for exhibitor booths at next year's conference. The event is scheduled to take place August 20-22, 2025, at the Encore Boston Harbor Hotel in …

PPA invests in new headquarters & training center

October 4, 2024

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) recently completed the purchase of a 2.2-acre property that features an existing 12,000+ sq ft building located in Grantville, PA. This location will ultimately serve as the future association headquarters …

XBX to present “Exploring Biofuels” workshop during PPA Conference

October 2, 2024

The XBX|Exploring Biodiesel Regional Seminars will present a complimentary symposium, "Navigating the Future of U.S. Liquid Energy," on Tuesday, October 15, during the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting. The event will …

Weil-McLain launches Simplicity high-efficiency combi boiler

October 1, 2024

Weil-McLain has introduced the new Simplicity high-efficiency combination gas boiler. Featuring leading-edge hydronic technology for residential applications, the unit combines the warmth of high-efficiency space heating and the convenience of on-demand domestic hot water (DHW) …