PERC’s “Energy for Everyone Marketing Conference” set for April 5-6

March 7, 2022

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will host the "Energy for Everyone Marketing Conference" from April 5–6 at the Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. The conference, which had its first event in 2018, brings …

NEFI letter supports heating oil dealers in time of war

On March 4, 2022, the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) published a letter to support heating oil dealers in the face of the Ukraine-Russian war (https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-responds-spike-fuel-prices/). Here it is in its entirety:   The War Is …

OESP 2022 Dave Nelsen Scholarship Application Deadline is Monday, March 14

March 4, 2022

OESP's Dave Nelsen Scholarship Program was established in 1999 to provide scholarships to students interested in pursuing their careers in the energy service industry. OESP expanded this program last year to Technicians in the energy service industry …

NPGA Propane Expo returning to Nashville

March 2, 2022

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is returning to the Music City Center in Nashville for its 74th Southeastern Convention & International Propane ExpoTM, April 24-26, 2022. The Southeastern Propane Expo brings together marketers and suppliers …

EIA adds renewable diesel and biofuel forecasts to Short-Term Energy Outlook

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has introduced forecasts of U.S. production, consumption and imports/exports of biodiesel, renewable diesel and other biofuels to its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), starting in February. In the February STEO, the …

Mike Rowe podcast to promote propane careers

March 1, 2022

To help recruit drivers, service technicians and customer service representatives for the propane industry, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is promoting its workforce recruitment resources on the Mike Rowe podcast, The Way I …

MEMA holds 7th annual Fuel Your Love campaign; 50 winners announced

The Maine Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) held its 7th annual Fuel Your Love promotion. More than 1,000 nominations were entered to win 100 gallons of heating fuel for free. It was a record year for …

UGI’s AmeriGas & Global Clean Energy partner for renewable LPG

February 28, 2022

UGI Corp., Valley Forge, PA, announced its subsidiary, AmeriGas Propane, has entered into an agreement with Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (GCEH) to purchase and distribute renewable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) primarily in California. Financial …

F.F. Hitchcock Oil buys Superior Fuel heating oil delivery business

February 24, 2022

F. F. Hitchcock Oil Co., LLC of Cheshire, CT, has acquired Roberts Energy, LLC’s residential heating oil delivery business, marketed under the trade name Superior Fuel (along with its companion brand Amodeo Fuel) based in …

Women in Energy issues call for nominations for 2022 Mentorship Award

Women in Energy has issued a call for nominations for the 2022 Mentorship Award. Three women will be honored at the annual Conference this May 22–23 at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Each winner will receive …