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Industry Education & Training, Oilheat & Propane

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NEFI conducts the Basic Oil Burner Installation & Service Technician Course at six training centers throughout New England: Watertown and Springfield, MA; Hyde Park and White River Junction, VT; Claremont, NH; and Warwick, RI.
Courses in air conditioning, gas service, Hazmat certification (Watertown, MA.)
CETP training in propane is conducted at various locations in MA, NH and RI.

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Educations & Training Annoucement

02/02/2012

Please be advised that NEFI will be offering a schedule of classes in 2012, but as the organization is in the midst of relocating the laboratories to a new location, it may be several months before the new schedule is available for classes to begin.

If you are interested in any particular training, please click the 'Contact Us' link below so we can keep you informed of the class schedules and availability.

Thank you for your interest and patience as NEFI works to relocate it education programs!
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HELP SUPPORT THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE

09/30/2011

New England Fuel Institute (NEFI) President & CEO Michael C. Trunzo this week sent a letter to the Obama administration in support of the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline, which would introduce more than 700,000 barrels of North American oil into the market per day, has been held up at the Department of State. We urge NEFI members to join us in this effort.
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NEW DELAY FOR SPECULATION LIMITS RULE

09/16/2011

Gary Gensler, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced this week yet another delay in finalizing new limits on financial speculation in the commodities markets.
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A BUSY FALL IS EXPECTED ON TOP OF INDUSTRY LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

09/01/2011
By Jim Collura, NEFI Vice President for Government Affairs

The United States Congress returns next week amidst growing concern over the state of the economy, persistent unemployment and diminished confidence in the Federal Government. The Congress is seeing its lowest job approval ratings in history - only 13 percent of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing. President Obama is fairing only a little better, with an average approval rating of 40 percent, the lowest in his two and a half years on the job. With the 2012 Presidential election really starting to heat up, both Parties and the President are eager to show that their vision for America is the right one. However, it is this conflict in vision that is driving the partisan stalemate on in Washington.
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FEDERAL REGULATORS PREPARE FINAL RULE ON SPECULATION LIMITS

09/01/2011

Federal regulators at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are currently writing a final rule to that would implement new restrictions on the size of positions speculators can take in commodities markets, also known as speculative position limits or "speculation limits." The position limits rule will effect futures and swaps in all the 28 listed commodities, including crude oil, gasoline and home heating oil.
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Our Nation Needs Expanded Energy Production

08/18/2011
By Gene Guilford, Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association

America has a $14 trillion economy and to run that economy takes a great deal of energy from many resources. Oil, coal, nuclear, natural gas and renewables all play key roles in making sure that, whether at home or on the job, America has the energy resources it needs to keep the world's largest economy running.
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REGULATORY RELIEF, NORA TOP INDUSTRY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR AUGUST

08/11/2011
By Jim Collura, NEFI Vice President for Government Affairs

When the Congress returns from its annual August recess this fall, it will enjoy a brief reprieve from the debt ceiling negotiations. Congressional leaders have promised to make job creation and economic growth the focus this fall, with special emphasis on highway/infrastructure and energy legislation. Therefore, the August Congressional recess provides an important opportunity to advance the industry's priorities in these areas.
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NEFI LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO SEEK PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR NORA RENEWAL

07/07/2011

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The New England Fuel Institute (NEFI) has joined forces with other oilheat associations and industry advocates to develop a new website - www.SupportNORA.org - to raise public awareness and support for legislation currently pending in Congress that would renew and strengthen the National Oilheat Research Alliance program, or "NORA."

As NEFI members are aware, the NORA program is vital to the home heating oil industry and its consumers. Created in 2000 by the U.S. Congress and then-President Bill Clinton, NORA's mission is to conduct research, development and deployment of new technologies, such as ultra-efficient heating equipment and renewable alternatives. It also promotes consumer awareness of the benefits of oilheat and fuel conservation practices. NORA also manages the certification of home heating technicians in proper installation, safety and maintenance. NORA is funded at no cost to the government, as it was funded by a two-tenths of a cent ($.002) per gallon fee at the terminal/wholesale level.

However, the law that authorizes the NORA program expired on February 6, 2010. The industry has since joined with allies in the efficiency, environmental and alternative energy communities to launch a full-scale effort to renew the program. In doing its part, NEFI has designed and launched the SupportNORA.org website, wherein consumers, lawmakers and the press can get information on NORA, its mission, initiatives and accomplishments.

The site also provides information on the legislation, including bill summaries, a list of current Congressional co-sponsors, 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQ), a talking points document, a list of supporting groups, and a "take action" page wherein visitors can contact their members of Congress by email or phone.

Oilheat dealers, environmental and efficiency advocates and other supporters can download a banner from the "resources" section at www.SupportNORA.org that can be placed on their own website or blog. The site has graphic links at the top, allowing visitors to post a link on popular social networking sites as well. "Support NORA" bill inserts and leave-behinds are also available to oilheat dealers.

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NEFI Introduces New Customized Weather Service at Only $50/Yr.

03/28/2011

Did You Know?

03/28/2011

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), an employer with a group health plan may provide a reward such as a premium discount as part of its wellness program, but the reward can only be based on a health factor, such as whether the employee is smoker or not or whether the employee receives passing numbers in a battery of biometric screenings. The employer can offer a premium differential of up to 20% of the cost of employee-only coverage. Like to know where to start? If so, please contact NEFI member Kevin Racine from USI Insurance of New England at 781-376-2725 to learn more.