Fuel Oil News articles from December 2001

Fuel Oil News archives from December 2001

ESPA spearheads industry disaster fund participation. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The Empire State Petroleum Assn. is coordinating industry efforts to assist victims of the September 11 tragedy and more than $20,000 has been raised so far. ESPA is urging its members and others in the oil heating industry who wish to...

"Flags for the families" to raise money for relief effort. (Dateline).(Warm Thoughts Communications)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Warm Thoughts Communications of Secaucus, N.J. has begun a campaign to raise over $100,000 for families in need following the September 11 tragedy. Warm Thoughts is making American flag stickers available to members of the oil heat and HVAC...

U.S. CFTC accuses two ex-coastal traders of fraud. (Dateline).(Commodity Futures Trading Commission files complaint against Coastal Corp.'s former employees)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Federal futures regulators have accused two former Coastal Corp. vice presidents with fraud in an illegal trading scheme in 1996. A complaint filed by the Commodity Futures. Trading Commission accused Clay Krhovjak and Paul Cochran with...

Inergy to acquire pro-gas in Michigan. (Dateline).(Inergy L.P., Pro-Gas Sales and Service Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Kansas City, Mo.-based Inergy, L.P., a national propane marketing and distribution firm, has agreed to acquire the operations of the Pro-Gas affiliated companies in Michigan. Inergy's acquisition will include the six retail operations and three...

Proposed electric grid under fire by opponents. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... A new cost-benefit study of a federal plan to combine the Northeast electric grid under a single roof shows the move could raise consumers' power bills by $90 million a year. The study by the New York Independent System Operator takes aim...

Pennsylvania groups host builder/realtor dinner. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... More than 150 people attended the seventh annual Home Builders/ Remodelers/ Realtors dinner/ expo sponsored by the Greater Harrisburg Oil Heat Association and the Modern Heat Council of Lebanon County, featuring "A Night at the Races" at the...

Hearth products assn. merges with barbecue industry assn. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The Hearth Products Association, Arlington, Va., has merged with the Barbecue Industry Association, Naperville, Ill, to form the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. The merger provides the opportunity for the new association to better serve...

What's ahead?. (Editor's Note).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The U.S. Energy Information Agency says heating costs this winter should be lower than last year, particularly for consumers who heat with natural gas. Inventory levels are above normal, and significantly above last year at this time, while...

Naohsm to award six scholarships. (News & Trends).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... As part of its continuing drive to boost the presence of the oil heat industry before high school and vocational education students, the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers will award six $2,000 scholarships next year to...

NORA training, education catalog now available. (News & Trends).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The Education Committee of the National Oilheat Research Alliance has compiled a listing of education and training resources for the oil heat industry. The 51-page document identifies sources that are available to oil heating marketers for...

Home energy saver available via internet. (News & Trends).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes and find the resources to make the savings happen. The project is sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection...

Fuel price index 12/01.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Fuel Price Index 12/01 CASH/SPOT PRICES CURRENT CHNG FROM CHNG FROM PRICE LAST MONTH LAST YEAR UNLEADED GASOLINE .5188 -.1452 -.4357 PREMIUM UNLEADED...

Calendar.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... January 9-12, 2002 Petroleum Marketers Assn. of America. Motor Fuels & Lubes Conference. Camelback Inn Marriott Resort, Scottsdale, Ariz. Info: (703) 351-8000. January 12-16 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and...

Return to normally: Our 24th annual profile of marketers.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... THE OIL HEATING INDUSTRY 2001: We have no idea what the events of Sept. 11, 2001, will have on the oil heating industry in the short - and long-term. Our 24th annual study was conducted just before that horrific day, although a few...

Field controls improves power venter, expands combustion air system.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Stainless SWG Power Venters Now Available Field Controls set a new standard for sidewall power venting when the company introduced the patented SWG Power Vent System in 1988. Today, the popular SWG has been retooled with a sleek, new look,...

"Who is the weakest link?". (Operations).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... I often wonder what is going on in this great industry of ours when I meet people and discuss certain topics that relate to this industry. Most recently, I had the opportunity to meet and make what I call a new friend by the name of Sam....

Enrich family, and help others. (Tax corner).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... On September 11, the entire nation watched in disbelief as the horrendous events of the day unfolded in New York and Washington, D.C. Because succession planning is so essential to business owners and their families, this article is must...

Drip! drip! drip!. (Service).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... I was working in my office the other evening when all of a sudden I heard a drip, then another and another. My office is located next to the boiler room. I got up to investigate and found my relief valve was dripping. This is something that...