Fuel Oil News articles from July 2000

Fuel Oil News archives from July 2000

ESPA wins tax relief for state dealers and consumers.
July 1, 2000... The Empire State Petroleum Assn. is celebrating its effective lobbying efforts in the New York State legislature following the enactment of another $7 million in Petroleum Business Tax commercial heating oil tax relief and $10 million in...

New Jersey delays certification program.
July 1, 2000... The State of New Jersey has indicated it intends to delay implementation of the recently enacted contractor certification program for unregulated USTs. The rules were slated to take effect this month, but it appears the certification deadline...

New Hampshire dealer accused of scam.
July 1, 2000... Jonathan Oliver, owner of J.L. Oliver Enterprises of Berlin, N.H., is facing charges of failing to deliver on promises to deliver cut-rate heating oil to customers in New Hampshire and Maine. It is alleged that he sold at least 1,300 customers...

First consensus standard written for industrial-grade recycled fuel oil.
July 1, 2000... The first consensus standard for industrial-grade reprocessed fuel oil, American Society for Testing and Materials D 6448, "Standard Specification for Industrial Burner Fuels from Used Lubricating Oils," will "simplify the process of procuring...

Radiant tubing sales double in four years.
July 1, 2000... Radiant heating tubing sales to North America in 1999 are estimated at 138,699,236 lineal feet, according to the Radiant Panel Assn., which has been maintaining figures on tubing sales for a number of years. The 1999 figure represents an almost...

Weil-McLain holds Open House in New England.
July 1, 2000... Weil-McLain will hold an Open House and Industry Trade Show on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Sheraton Colonial Hotel in Wakefield, Mass. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will showcase Weil-McLain products and programs. The Open House...

Low flow bill goes down the drain.
July 1, 2000... Lobbying efforts by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association paid off this past April when the House Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and Power voted to defeat H.R. 623, legislation to repeal the water efficiency...

Northeast hit with early spring electricity shortage.
July 1, 2000... A freak heat wave in early May caught Northeast electricity providers off guard and led to a number of power brownouts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and other states in the area. The unusual spring heat placed a strain on the power...

New Hampshire PUC approves utility acquisition.
July 1, 2000... The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission has approved the acquisition of EnergyNorth, Inc., by Eastern Enterprises and KeySpan Corp. At issue was a settlement agreement between the merger partners and the Office of the Consumer Advocate...

Summer scrutiny.
July 1, 2000... It's summer again, a time in the fuel oil industry when dealers traditionally relax, take vacations and think about ways they can improve their businesses. Summer is a good time to develop a mental "spreadsheet" on the positives and negatives...

Gasoline prices could fall by fall.
July 1, 2000... Daniel Yergin, chairman of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, told members of a Congressional hearing on energy policy that history and the markets are on the side of American gasoline consumers, even if prices this summer won't be the big...

Burnham posts trade talk training schedule.
July 1, 2000... Burnham Corp. has announced that for the 10th consecutive year, hydronic-heating expert, Jim Roche, would be on the road conducting his popular Trade Talk seminars. This year's schedule of 34 seminars began in mid-May and runs through October...

Global Business Exchange moves.
July 1, 2000... Global Business Exchange has moved its corporate headquarters and sales office to larger facilities at 639 Granite St., Suite 30, Braintree, MA, 02184. Global Business Exchange is an intermediary business firm engaging in mergers, acquisitions...

Standard considered for ICC Energy Code.
July 1, 2000... The energy conservation standard developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers will be voted on for inclusion in the International Energy Conservation Code, the Society announced. ASHRAE/IESNA...

OMA publishes new benefits booklet.
July 1, 2000... The Oilheat Manufacturers Assn. has published The Benefits of Oilheat, written by OMA Executive Director Bob Hedden. The new 48-page booklet is designed to give the industry's front-line people the information they need to promote oil heat to...

Lawn Expo in Louisville.
July 1, 2000... The annual International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo is set for Saturday through Monday, July 22-24, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. Displays of new products from around the world will be enhanced by an array of...

MRG named Quebec distributor for Kerr.
July 1, 2000... Kerr Heating Products has named MRG Drouin as exclusive distributor of the Kerr line in Quebec. In business for 25 years, MRG Drouin is located about one hour south of Quebec City in St. Georges, Quebec. "We're pleased to be working with...

Fleet fueling pays off.
July 1, 2000... Diversification makes RKA Petroleum a full-service company Diversification in the fuel industry takes on many forms and often significantly changes the scope and thrust of a business. A number of companies that started out in one particular...

Wall-hung water heater from Monitor.
July 1, 2000... The propane-fired model MZ from Monitor Products is an ultra-high efficiency, fully condensing, wall- hung hydronic heater that can be used for space and/or domestic hot water service. More than 100,000 units are in use around the world with...

Weil-McLain indirect water heaters.
July 1, 2000... Weil-McLain indirect-fired water heaters are available in four residential sizes (Gold Plus 30, 40, 60 and 80) and two commercial sizes (Plus 100 and 120). The tank-within-a-tank design features a corrugated stainless-steel inner tank for...

CombiCor units From Bradford White.
July 1, 2000... The CombiCor oil-fired appliance provides both domestic hot water and space heating from a single source. The patented UltraCoil heat transfer system efficiently transfers heat from heating fluid contained inside the double-wall heat exchanger...

Viessmann water heaters feature quality materials.
July 1, 2000... Viessmann VertiCell tanks feature titanium-stabilized, stainless-steel throughout (no pit corrosion, no stress cracking, no electrochemical reactions); front clean-out; leveling legs; smooth coil (shucks lime, performs with steam); HCFC-free...

New Toyotomi direct vent water heater.
July 1, 2000... The Toyotomi BS-36UFF direct vent water heater is said to eliminate hot water runouts. It reportedly provides an endless supply of hot water on demand. The unit operates on 1K grade kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil. It has an 85-percent efficiency...

Aero Aqua Air space and water heater.
July 1, 2000... Aero's Aqua Air combination space and water heating system combines an efficient Aero oil-fired water heater with an Aero air handler. Hot water from the water heater is circulated to the coil in the air handler. A blower in the air handler...

Buderus indirect storage water heaters.
July 1, 2000... The Buderus "TBS Isocal" indirect-fired water heaters are said to be the most efficient, economical and durable method of heating water. Boiler water passes through a coil in a specially designed thermoglazed hot water storage tank. Boiler...

Bock water heaters have patented design.
July 1, 2000... Bock water heaters feature a center flue design with Bock's patented Turboflue, said to produce more hot water at lower annual operating costs than other water heaters. Bock's residential line includes oil- and gas-fired units. The commercial...

Utica has new HotLine indirect water heaters.
July 1, 2000... The Utica Companies' HotLine indirect water heater's innovative smooth-tube heating coil features widely spaced steel coils, center mounted and elevated several inches above the bottom of the tank. The coil and tank interior are porcelain...

Triangle Tube has new combination heaters.
July 1, 2000... Triangle Tube/Phase III has introduced the HM series stainless-steel combination heaters. In the same footprint as a water heater, the HM series can provide space heating and an abundant supply of domestic hot water. Unlike other water heaters...

New light commercial Lochinvar water heaters.
July 1, 2000... Lochinvar has introduced the Efficiency+ light commercial water heater. Combining energy-saving efficiency with unsurpassed performance and reliability, the Efficiency+ is said to be ideal for residential and light commercial use. It boasts an...

On-Demand water heaters now in U.S.
July 1, 2000... Controlled Energy Corp. has introduced the on-demand water heaters produced by the Robert Bosch Group to the American market. This technology is used Extensively in Europe, Asia and South America. It is said to be more energy-efficient than...

Burnham Alliance indirect water heaters.
July 1, 2000... Burnham's Alliance indirect water heaters are offered in five capacity tank sizes (26, 41, 60, 80 and 119 gallons) for greater installation flexibility. Each Alliance tank is made of a durable steel construction and is available with single- or...

Amtrol hot water maker offers versatility.
July 1, 2000... Since 1980, when Amtrol introduced the first indirect-fired water heater, the hot water maker has been the industry leader in advancing water heating technology. Its triple-shell design keeps the heated water hot and its oversized coil...

Turbomax indirects save energy, last longer.
July 1, 2000... Never want to run out of hot water? Turbomax indirect water heaters work with a boiler to produce an unending supply of hot water instantaneously. Models are available for residential through light industrial applications, with output...

The oxygen-detection sensor.
July 1, 2000... The Oxygen Detection Safety Pilot is the proven technological innovation that revolutionized the safety of vent-free gas products and has made these products widely accepted today. The ODS system consists of three main components: * An...

Writing better contracts.
July 1, 2000... Protect yourself from consumer complaints The sale is made, the installation is complete and the check has cleared. Life is good; in fact, it doesn't get any better. So thought Mr. Wright, a wheel-maker in England up until 1842, when...

Warm air opportunities.
July 1, 2000... Zone control installation generates more profit with less effort The increasing popularity of zone temperature control systems in new homes offers HVAC contractors an opportunity to increase profits and foster closer partnerships with...

Are service agreements necessary?
July 1, 2000... Let's take a look at the reasons for having a service agreement in the first place. First of all, regardless of how long one has been in any service-related business, we must realize this is a marketing tool and it is advisable to call in the...

Where we really want to be.
July 1, 2000... Summertime. Oh, it's such a lovely time of the year, isn't it? Fishing, golfing, boating or doing my favorite pastime: just sitting on the beach with a cold brewsky in hand, soaking in all of the beautiful sights. Well, that's on the weekends...

Fuel Price Index 07/00.
July 1, 2000... [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED]

Utica has new HotLine indirect water heaters.
July 1, 2000... The Utica Companies' HotLine indirect water heater's innovative smooth-tube heating coil features widely spaced steel coils, center mounted and elevated several inches above the bottom of the tank. The coil and tank interior are porcelain...

Warm air opportunities.
July 1, 2000... Zone control installation generates more profit with less effort The increasing popularity of zone temperature control systems in new homes offers HVAC contractors an opportunity to increase profits and foster closer partnerships with...