New features added to Google's Nest thermostat
Google launched its newest Nest Thermostat in late October. The thermostat uses artificial intelligence to keep homes comfortable, helps homeowners save energy and has a monitor to identify HVAC system problems by looking at anomalies. …
TSA extends licenses for transporters of hazardous materials
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has granted an extension of the exemption that allows state motor vehicle licensing agencies to extend expiring CDL driver hazardous material endorsements (HMEs) through Dec. 31, 2020. The TSA action is …
Bangor company wants to turn wood into zero-emission heating oil
Article courtesy: Bangor (ME) Daily News by Lynne Fort A Bangor-based company hopes to make a biofuel made from 100 percent ethyl levulinate, an organic chemical compound, by processing woody fiber waste from paper and lumber mills. Credit: Brian …
Northern states turn to biomass to heat homes and buildings
According to recent news reports, two northern States are turning to plant sources to create heat and heating oil. Biofine Developments Northeast Inc. of Bangor, ME has formed a partnership with Sprague Resources LP, Portsmouth, NH …
Quarles Petroleum acquires Dixie Gas & Oil Corp.
Quarles Petroleum, Inc., a Fredericksburg, VA-based provider of residential and commercial fuels, has purchased the propane and petroleum operations of Dixie Gas & Oil Corp., a third-generation family-owned propane, commercial fuels and home heating oil …
Blue Ridge donates to breast cancer organizations
As part of a year-long initiative, Blue Ridge Energy Propane and Fuels, Boone, NC, has donated $4,329 to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation, as well as $3,265 to Women in Touch and $1,893 to the …
NYSEC and NORA Launch Net-Zero Hero® Marketing Campaign
The New York State Energy Coalition (NYSEC) and National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) have launched a new marketing campaign, “I’m a Net-Zero Hero™,” running throughout the five boroughs and Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The campaign features …
Watts' latest webinar takes aim at solutions to control Legionella
Watts will host the customer webinar "Solutions to Help Control Legionella" on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11:00 a.m. (EST). This is the next installment in the Watts Works? Engineer Webinar Series geared specifically towards engineers, architects, …
Vermont oil tank inspection law complicates home heating
Home heating oil prices are down this year, however a 2017 state law in Vermont might lead to other headaches for homeowners. A law passed three years ago required all heating-oil tanks be inspected by …
Tesla's HVAC System Imminent
Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed his interest in developing a highly efficient, next generation HVAC system that features an advanced high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter at the company's latest shareholder meeting. Musk hinted the project …