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Tremcar USA to Build New Plant

Tremcar USA will be constructing a new manufacturing building in Strasburg, Ohio, and is adding two days to its service center, the company announced. The 20,000-square-foot building, which will include three production lines, is scheduled to be in operation by the end of summer 2023. The company said it is investing more than $4 million in the project. The manufacturing ...

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Just One of the Many Things WE Do

The mission of Women in Energy is to connect and empower women working in the energy industry. According to Women in Energy Executive Director Judy Garber, “We do this by providing career resources, creating networking and mentoring opportunities, promoting educational courses, and developing strategies to minimize obstacles women may face in the industry. One of the group’s initiatives was the creation ...

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NEFI Warns of EPA Effort to Limit Biodiesel Use in Heating Oil

The Biden Administration is attempting to limit biodiesel blends in heating oil and diesel fuel to no more than 20 percent (B20), the National Energy & Fuels Institute says in an “Action Alert” to its members. “Your help is needed to defeat this arbitrary and misguided proposal.” NEFI’s message includes a link to a ready-made letter that can be sent ...

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PPA Expands Training Facility

The PA Petroleum Association (PPA) announced the completion of the most recent phase of the planned expansion of its training center in Middletown. The expansion brings the total floorplan to more than 4,000 square feet dedicated to HVAC and energy training programs. New classroom space in the expanded PPA training facility. PPA photo. The PPA is a not-for-profit trade association representing 400+ ...

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Paraco Acquires Chickos Energy Services

Paraco Gas acquired Chickos Energy Services of Milford, Connecticut. The acquisition, announced Dec. 22, is Paraco’s second of an HVAC company in 2022. Chickos Energy Services has been family owned and operated since the 1950s. “Paraco is the right fit at the right time,” said Michael Chickos, former owner of Chickos Energy Services. “Paraco’s values and family focus means that ...

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​EPA Issues Final Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

WASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the strongest-ever national clean air standards to cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks beginning with model year 2027. The new standards, which is the first update to clean air standards for heavy duty trucks in more than 20 years, are more than 80% stronger than ...

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HVOEC Billboards: Farm to Fuel to Your Family

The Hudson Valley Oil & Energy Council is marketing biofuel on three billboards, including this one on Route 9W in New Windsor, NY. The billboard includes the address of a website (bioheathudsonvalley.org) for more information. Photo courtesy of Joe D’Aprile/HVOEC

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Eastern Energy Expo 2023

The Eastern Energy Expo 2023 will be held May 21-24 at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Sponsorships and exhibit space are now available at EasternEnergyExpo.com. Eric DeGesero, Executive Vice President, Fuel Merchants Association NJ, stated, “Our 2022 event was a great success and now we are excited to shift our venue to Atlantic City.” Eastern Energy Expo ...

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Next-Generation Panel at HEAT Show

Appearing on the Next Generation Panel at the Heat Show in Providence, R.I., on Thursday, Sept. 29: Derek Lamparelli of Frank Lamparelli Fuel; Jacqueline Hart of Hart Home Comfort; Kyle Price of Tevis Energy; Mallory Corse of Jack F. Corse, Inc.; and John Bowman of F.F. Hitchcock Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. Attendees were invited to “Hear About the Future of ...

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PPATEC HVAC Program Graduates Inaugural Class

On July 11, 2022 PPATEC (Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center) launched its inaugural 10-Week HVAC & Energy Professional Program. This program was the result of a multi-year effort that included a building expansion, Pennsylvania Department of Education certification, and Veteran Affairs approval. Course curriculum for the 400-hour program includes electric, air conditioning, gas/oil heating, and propane training. The initial ...

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