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In this episode, hear from three leading manufacturers in the heating oil industry on how their respective companies are transforming the landscape with innovative products designed to enhance equipment efficiency and lifespan, all while contributing to the collective mission of carbon reduction.Kevin Beckett, President and CEO of RW Beckett Corporation, shares how his company has helped in transition to low carbon fuels, benefiting heating fuel dealers, service technicians, and consumers.Ric...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tom Butcher, the leading force behind the NORA Research Lab, and research associate Dr. Jenny Frank. Together, they shed light on the groundbreaking research conducted by the NORA team, what is driving forward the development of low-carbon liquid fuels, and why energy research is so critical for the future. Get insights into what makes them excited for the future, latest breakthroughs, and the future trajectory of sustainable energy solutions.In...

In this episode, In the Loop is joined by Ryan Kerr & Neehad Islam, research engineers at the NORA Liquid Heating Fuels Research Lab in Plainview, NY. Kerr shares how his research is helping the industry now and how it can assist the liquid fuel industry for the future. Ryan is able to provide analysis of fuel samples collected in the field to help determine what the root cause of service issues may be while, at the same time, advancing the knowledge and understanding of low-carbon f...

In this episode, we chat with 5 individuals whose technical expertise in the low carbon liquid heating systems is helping elevate the next wave of energy service professionals.Our first guest is Eugene Silberstein, Director of Technical Education and Standards with the ESCO Institute. Eugene shares his overall take on the advancements of the industry, from equipment to service personnel, and how ESCO institute is working with NORA to help change the impression of our industry.Next up we have ...

In this episode, we speak with two industry-leading retailers who have been providing high-blend, low carbon liquid heating fuels to their customer base for over a decade. Up first, former NORA Chair and owner of Cubby Oil & Energy, Charlie Uglietto provides his expertise on offering B-50 Bioheat SuperPlusTM to his customers. Cubby has been offering renewable fuel blends since 2008 and Uglietto explains the progression from a B5 beginning to a company-wide B50—and up to B100 for sele...

In today’s episode, four state association leaders share their thoughts on the how their association, member companies and states are working together to ensure renewable liquid fuels stay prevalent with policy makers and show how higher blend home heating oil can help improve the consumer experience while helping the environment. First, we talk with Chris Herb, President of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association about the efforts Connecticut is playing in the transition to low car...