Fuel Oil News articles from November 1999

Fuel Oil News archives from November 1999

Study Claims MTBE Present in Heating Oil.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... In what is bound to be a highly controversial study, the University of Connecticut and the Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection have stated that they found the gasoline additive MTBE in heating oil at sites where there was no likely...

Empire State Pipeline Receives Approval to Build Interconnection.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... The New York State Public Service Commission has approved an application by Empire State Pipeline to construct a new interconnection with CNG Transmission Corp. facilities in Onondaga County, N.Y. Located near the town of Lysander, the $2.2...

Vermont Electric Utilities Feuding With Canadian Supplier.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... A panel of arbitrators is currently considering what should be done to a $4 billion contract between a group of Vermont electric utilities and Hydro-Quebec, a Canadian electricity producer. In 1987, the Vermont Joint Owners, a group of 15 state...

Doyle, Halprin Honored By Hudson Valley Group.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Brian M. Doyle of RAL Supply Group and Robert B. Halprin of Luzon Environmental Services, were honored last month by the Hudson Valley Oil Heat Council. They were recognized for their service and accomplishments on behalf of the organization at...

Poll Says N.J. Residents Support Pipeline Expansion.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... A public opinion poll conducted for Williams Co. shows that New Jersey residents overwhelmingly support (52 percent for vs. 21 percent against) expanding an existing natural gas pipeline to help improve the state's air quality and meet its...

Weather Futures Launched On Chicago Exchange.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Weather futures made their debut last month on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, enabling investors to speculate on what the temperature is going to be in four U.S. cities. The new weather futures contracts are designed to enable utilities, fuel...

Pennsylvania Electricity Supplier Granted Licenses in N.J. and Delaware.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Allegheny Energy Supply, one of the largest electric generation suppliers in Pennsylvania, was recently granted licenses to do business in both New Jersey and Delaware. The company hopes to become a major alternative electricity supplier in...

Freightliner Signs Agreement With TravelCenters of America.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... What is being touted as a new era of expanded nationwide truck service for professional drivers was begun with the signing of an operating agreement between TravelCenters of America, the largest full-service travel center network in the U.S.,...

Wellesley Opens Baltimore Office.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Steven R Abbate, formerly of Griffith Consumers Co. of Cheverly, Md., has joined Wellesley Energy LLC to head a newly opened Mid-Atlantic regional office in Baltimore. Abbate, who has extensive marketing, sales, business development and...

Beckett Holds Fly-In Tour For Long Island Dealers.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... A group of 131 Long Island area oil dealers flew into Cleveland this past June on a chartered Boeing 727 to visit the R.W. Beckett Corp. Elyria, Ohio, manufacturing plant. The group toured the factory, talked with engineers about new products,...

Sticks and Stones.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Somebody faxed me a gas utility ad from a Massachusetts newspaper with a headline that read "Get that dirty, smelly old thing out of the house!" The "dirty, smelly, old thing" referred to oil heat, of course. It's interesting that whoever...

Burnham Launches Technical Services Department.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Burnham has expanded its technical service operations within the company's Hydronics Division. The newly-formed Technical Services Department has been established to answer all contractor and distributor technical questions ranging from product...

Grundfos Launches Allentown Expansion.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Celebrating its fifth groundbreaking since 1990, Grundfos Pumps Corp. has undertaken a major expansion project at its Eastern regional headquarters in Allentown, Pa. The expansion includes the addition of 16,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space,...

Well-X-Troll Goes Racing.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... The South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee in Myrtle Beach, S.C. this past August marked the kick off of Well-X-Trol's associate sponsorship of NASCAR's Winston Cup #16 TV Guide Ford Taurus built by Roush Racing and driven by Kevin Lepage. Amtrol...

TST.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Domestic and international sales of International, Kenworth, GMC & Chevrolet, Sterling, Freightliner and Mack trucks. Tank sales include Refined Fuels -- Canopy, Bucket Box, Rear Barrel Boot, Straight Barrel made in both Aluminum or Steel....

Upstate Oilman Award.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... James R. Buhrmaster, CEO of Buhrmaster Energy Group, is the first recipient of the Oil Heat Institute of Eastern New York's Upstate Oilman Award. Buhrmaster is chairman of the PMAA Heating Fuels Committee. Following the presentation,...

International Trucks Launches New Website.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Navistar International Transportation Corp., manufacturer of International brand trucks, has launched a new Internet website. The website, ww.internationaldelivers.com, provides up-to-date information on current and future vehicles, as well as...

NAOHSM Members Receive Holohan Training Manual.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Every member of the Naitonal Assn. Of Oil Heating Service Managers recently received a copy of Dan Holohan's new book, How to Teach Technicians (Without Putting Them to Sleep). The book is an extension of the seminar that Holohan presented at...

Blue Chip Enterprise Award.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Loretta DeGrazia, founder and head of East Coast Petroleum, North Quincy, Mass., was one of six national award winners of the Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative. The award was presented by John Palamar, Jr., left, national director of the...

Fuel Price Index 10/04/99.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Fuel Price Index 10/04/99 CURRENT CHNG FROM CHNG FROM PRICE LAST MONTH LAST YEAR CASH/SPOT PRICES (DAILY AVERAGE) LEADED GASOLINE ...

Zoning Made Easy.(home heat control)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Bay State oil dealer enhances new home with multi-zoned installation Oil service managers can increase their business and assist their customers in obtaining greater comfort by offering zoning as the most efficient means to regulate heat...

Using the NYMEX to protect prices.(New York Mercantile Exchange)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Heating oil futures offer dealers flexibility, competitive advantage Price-protection plans for heating oil have become a staple of the heating season as dealers endeavor to shield their customers from potentially disastrous price spikes...

Proper AST/UST closure procedures.(fuel-oil tank installation and removal)
November 1, 1999... Old fuel oil tanks can come back to haunt you if you take short cuts Indoor fuel-oil tanks have a big advantage -- the fuel does not gel in extremely cold weather. Recent incidents where fuel oil has been released into the basements of...

Carlin offers advanced school.(Carlin Combustion Technology)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Experts from various component suppliers lend a hand in effort Carlin Combustion Technology continues to strengthen its commitment to training by offering advanced technical training schools. The classes, which started in May, are designed...

The cluster dispatching system.(fuel oil delivery)
November 1, 1999... A new approach to improve delivery efficiency and economy. Maximize your gallons per stop has been the magic formula for fuel oil economy ever since the degree day system was introduced more than 60 years ago. It has been a useful and...

Truck automation: Is it time?(on-board computer makes fuel oil delivery easier for drivers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... It's the same technology that revolutionized back-office operations. Your drivers gather daily in the break room to plan their deliveries for the day. Methodically, they sort through the stack of tickets that were given to them by...

Canadian Oil Heat dealers come out swinging against natural gas.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... New marketing slogan and logo also introduced Fred Chalmers of Wilson Fuels in Nova Scotia, and Canadian Oil Heat Assn. executive board members Dave Frittenburg, Rick Taylor and Kevin Dupuis led a lively discussion at Oilheat '99 in Halifax...

Stop, look, listen and read.(fuel oil technicians)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... I recently spoke with a friend who called me to discuss this grinder-AKA oil burner-that showed up in his basement. He said he and his wife thought that the thing was going to blow up. Sound familiar? I assured them their system had safety...

Show `em what you do.(product marketing)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... For those who depend on new equipment sales as part of their business, gaining a competitive edge in today's market is becoming increasingly difficult. Yet, new equipment can be of great benefit to you and your customers, especially if you...

The death of the salesman....(mail-order shopping versus showroom shopping)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... It seems that every time I want to sit down and write about a particular issue, my lovely wife decides it's time to go shopping. Well, since we are still looking for kitchen cabinets (you remember my last encounter), she has found a new way to...

No shortcuts on hiring.
November 1, 1999... In a tight job market, finding the best employees is crucial Hiring only the best applicants is no longer a luxury. It is a business necessity. With rapid technological advancements, increasing customer demands and global competitors, you...

Clothes make the employee.(benefits of company uniforms)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Uniforms improve worker performance and provide an attractive image to customers. What can help your company make a memorable first impression, give your customers an added sense of security and motivate your employees to take greater...