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A volatile market for home heating oil has caused many dealers to delay offering the price protection plans they customarily offer at this time of year. It’s also made a number of suppliers and advisers reluctant to talk about hedging in today’s economy. Out of more than 15 prominent companies contacted to participate in Oil & Energy’s annual hedge survey, only five were willing to be identified on the record...
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Bioheat distribution has grown in the last year. We look at what retailers and wholesalers are doing to meet your growing demand.
Professionals from five prominent companies responded to Oil & Energy’s annual survey, giving their opinions about how to deal with the volatile market.
Cold Climate House Goes Hydronic
A top to bottom retrofit of an Alaskan house shows that conservation and efficiency can save a lot of energy and money in the long run.
Biz Tip: Big Money, Big Problems
Paul J. Gerry Jr. of Gray, Gray & Gray says that as heating oil prices rise, complications can increase exponentially for dealers. Gerry can be reached at pgerry@gggcpas.com.
Q&A: Congressional Candidate Jim Buhrmaster
The president of Burhmaster Energy Group in New York is bringing his considerable business experience to contest for state seat.
Simply Green Rocking N.H. With Biofuel Strategy
New Hampshire-based home heating fuel company has quickly gained a high-profile and quickly growing clientele by offering only biodiesel blends.
Biz Tip: An Apology for Perpetuating a Myth
John Nardozzi says that with the volatility of the market, his advice on how to measure profits has also changed. Nardozzi can be reached at jnardozzi@nardozziconsulting.com.
Bioheat: Does a Mandate Make Sense? Does it Matter?
Bill Riordan of Advanced Fuel Solutions looks at the proposed legislation to mandate biodiesel to be blended into home heating oil in Massachusetts and New York.
NAOHSM Puts Spotlight on Innovative Products
The 55th annual National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers Convention and Trade Show offered a variety of products that are easier to use and more efficient.
Turn Hot Air Into Wet Products
Bruce Marshall of Emerson-Swan highlights electric heat pumps and radiant floor systems that take advantage of hydronic heating systems.
Oil Market Stance: As Volatility Increases, Businesses Must Adapt
Taylor Hudson of Hedge Solutions says that retail pricing, option prices and price protection offerings must change frequently to stay ahead of market volatility. Hudson can be reached at taylor@hedgesolutions.com.
Weather Trends: July Follows June’s Lead
John Bagioni of Fax-Alert Weather Service says that June’s weather was a blueprint of what to expect for the summer. Bagioni can be reached at johnbag@comcast.net.
See these topics and more in this month's edition of Oil & Energy Magazine!
Until Next Month,
Steven Andrews,
Managing Editor
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