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Grants that support investments in biodiesel infrastructure, covering up to 75% of project costs, are available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Funds will be offered in tranches through quarterly application windows,” said the National Fuels & Energy Institute, which sponsored a Sept. 11 webinar on the program for its members. ...

Energy Transfer announced that it will acquire Crestwood Equity Partners in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $7.1 billion, including the assumption of $3.3 billion of debt, based on the closing price on August 15, 2023. Crestwood Services, the supply and logistics unit of Crestwood Equity Partners, opened a rail terminal in Montgomery, N.Y., in 2017, providing propane to marketers across New York, New England, ...

Jessica Blanchard of Blanchard’s Cash Fuel and Charles Summers, president/CEO of Maine EMA. Photo by Meghan Sylvester of Maine EMA. Long-time members of the Maine Energy Marketers Association were recognized at the Northern New England Energy Conference, June 11-13 at Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The honorees recognized for noteworthy membership anniversaries are: NGL Wholesale Supply ...

NEFI along with its industry partners submitted formal responses on June 22  to the U.S. EPA’s proposal to exclude furnaces and central air conditioners from the ENERGY STAR program. The collective response generated over 450 letters from members, associates, and concerned citizens, NEFI said. This action alert will be kept open through the July 7 deadline for public input established by ...

Palmer Gas & Oil launched its new technical training lab with the goal of fostering innovation, promoting hands-on learning, and advancing the technical skills of its staff. Designed and developed by technical trainer Terry Rickards, and managed by industry veteran Don Lamprey, the lab is designed to provide real-world HVAC training in a comfortable and familiar environment. Says Peter Iacobucci, ...

Attendance exceeded 2,700 participants and exhibiting companies numbered 216 at the Eastern Energy Expo convention and trade show at the Atlantic City Convention Center in May. More than 60 business and technical education programs were held during the event as well as packed Hospitality Night event, sold out Golf Tournament, and inspirational OESP Awards Dinner. The two-day trade show offered ...

Women in Energy celebrated its 5th Anniversary in 2022. In the five years since it was established, Women in Energy (WE) has grown dramatically and continually strives to deliver programming that strengthens the skillset and knowledge base as it relates to members’ careers in the energy industry. The organization now has over 400 members, many located in the Northeast, but ...

A new podcast series looks at how the liquid fuel heating industry lowers carbon emissions from homes along with an emphasis on heating system efficiencies and technical education, the National Oilheat Research Alliance announced. NORA has released the first episode of its new podcast series, “In the Loop with NORA.” Episode 1 looks at how quickly and effectively low-carbon liquid ...

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 ...

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 ...