ESEA and UNYEA merge

Two New York-based oilheat organizations will combine together into one group. Members of the Empire State Energy Association (ESEA) as well as members of the Upstate New York Energy Association (UNYEA) approved a merger, according to Kris DeLair, Executive Director of ESEA. DeLair will lead the two combined organizations, under the ESEA banner. In addition, […]

Eastern Energy Expo announces premier sponsors for EEE 2025

Eastern Energy Expo is proud to announce that ADD Systems, Beckett Corp., Federated Insurance, Sunoco and Taco Comfort Solutions have signed on as Expo Sponsors for next year’s expo on May 18-21, 2025 at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.  Sponsorship and booth reservations are now in full swing for Eastern Energy Expo […]

NEFI urges Congress to extend renewable & alternative fuel credits

On Nov. 13, the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) joined 35 national and State organizations in a letter to Congressional leaders urging action during the lame duck session on expiring renewable and alternative fuel tax incentives. These include the biodiesel and renewable diesel blenders’ tax credit (BTC) and the alternative fuel mixture credit for […]

International Collaboration Advances Liquid Fuel Heating

  In this interview, NORA President Michael Devine chats with Federica Miano, Secretary General of Eurofuel; Dr. Ernst-Moritz Bellingen, Head of the Heating Dept., en2x energy; and NORA Director of Research, Dr. Thomas Butcher, as they explore the many similarities and some of the distinct differences between the European and U.S. liquid heating marketplaces and […]

Uncertainty Meets Opportunity

Navigating the future of low-carbon liquid fuels In regions like New England and the Mid-Atlantic, biodiesel has taken a leadership role in decarbonizing heating oil, giving rise to Bioheat® fuel, while renewable diesel is gaining ground in both the heating and transportation markets. This journey, however, is fraught with challenges, uncertainties and opportunities, all of […]

The Proper Way to Handle an Interruption of Service

The term “Interruption of Service” defines any circumstance where propane stops flowing from the container to the appliance. There are a variety of instances that would cause this to happen, and each requires a unique response from your team of propane technicians. This article outlines various types of interruptions of service (IOS) and key components […]

The Ecosystem of Smart Devices in Residential Homes

Smart devices are redefining modern living by seamlessly integrating technology into the home environment to enhance comfort, security and especially energy efficiency. This ecosystem of interconnected devices, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), enables homeowners to control and monitor energy consumption like never before. Among these devices, smart thermostats, energy monitors, lighting systems and […]

U.S. Boiler hosts learning event in New England

U.S. Boiler Company recently hosted a Hops & Heat learning event at Trillium Brewing Company in Canton, MA. This is the second event of its kind U.S. Boiler Company has hosted in New England. Heating contractors attended the event to learn about high efficiency heating equipment, including the Ambient Air-to-Water Heat Pump, Citadel commercial condensing […]

Watts announces Q4 “Smart & Connected Living” prizes

Watts has successfully wrapped up Q3 of its150th Anniversary Sweepstakes, where dozens of lucky winners from across the U.S. and Canada won prizes. The winners represent a broad range of plumbing industry professionals, including contractors, wholesalers, engineers and more. The last quarter of Watts’ year-long sweepstakes is themed “Smart & Connected Living.” Now through Dec. […]

NORA to offer Building Performance Institute Testing

NORA has announced that its Technical Training Center in Plainview, NY, has been authorized to conduct Building Performance Institute’s BPI testing for Building Science Principles, Building Analyst Technician and Building Analyst Professional certifications. BPI is a nationally recognized standards and certification entity for home performance contractors. BPI focuses on a “house as a system approach,” […]