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 …
Tips to improve indoor air quality
October is National Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Month. Southern Trust Home Services, an HVAC and plumbing company based in Roanoke, VA, has provided tips for homeowners to safeguard the health and comfort of their homes. IAQ …
NPGA moves 2021 Propane Expo to October
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has moved its 2021 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center from April 2021 to October 2021 due to uncertainties related to the Novel …
Superior Plus Buys Central Coast Propane
On Oct, 15, Superior Plus Corp. has acquired all of the equity interests of a Southern California retail propane distribution company, Central Coast Propane, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Terms of the deal were …