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FMCSA Warns of Aggressive, Misleading or Fraudulent Marketing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is warning of aggressive, confusing, or misleading – and in some cases, potentially fraudulent - marketing of compliance products and services by third party vendors.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is warning of aggressive, confusing, or misleading – and in some cases, potentially fraudulent - marketing of compliance… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/fmcsa-warns-aggressive-misleading-or-fraudulent-marketing/

Brake Inspection Spree Sept. 16-22

CSVA ANNUAL BRAKE SAFETY WEEK IS SEPTEMBER 16-22 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) will conduct its annual Brake Safety Week September 16-22. CVSA is an alliance of federal, state and local commercial motor vehicle enforcement authorities t…
CSVA ANNUAL BRAKE SAFETY WEEK IS SEPTEMBER 16-22 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) will conduct its annual Brake Safety Week September 16-22. CVSA is an alliance of… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-regulatory-alert-brake-inspection-spree-sept-16-22/

NEFI Supports FMCSA's Proposed Hours-of-Service Changes

SOUTHBOROUGH, MA - The United States Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) yesterday announced an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that would help clear the way for sensible and much needed change…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2018 Contact: Sean Cota NEFI President & CEO 617-924-1000 sean.cota@nefi.com   NEFI stands with Administrator Martinez on sensible… https://nefi.com/news-publications/press-releases/nefi-supports-fmcsas-proposed-hours-service-changes/

IN MEMORIAM: The Passing of Kevin Rooney

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Rooney, the CEO of the Oil Heat Institute of Long Island for nearly 40 years. Kevin served on the NEFI Board of Directors and was heavily involved in its committees and public policy work in th…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Rooney, the CEO of the Oil Heat Institute of Long Island for nearly 40 years. Kevin served on the NEFI Board of… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/memoriam-passing-kevin-rooney/

Reminder: Nationwide Roadside Enforcement Blitz Now Underway!

NEFI members should be on the lookout for stepped up roadside inspections of trucks and drivers over the next several days. The annual inspection blitz, known as "RoadCheck" and organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is a joint effort…
NEFI members should be on the lookout for stepped up roadside inspections of trucks and drivers over the next several days. The annual inspection blitz, known as "RoadCheck" and… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/reminder-nationwide-roadside-enforcement-blitz-now-underway/

NEFI Announces New President and CEO

NEFI is pleased to announce that Sean Cota has been named NEFI President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 8, 2017.
NEFI is pleased to announce that Sean Cota has been named NEFI President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 8, 2017. Cota has been working full-time at the NEFI… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-announces-new-president-and-ceo/

NEFI Member Heads to Houston for Emergency Response

Boston, MA, August 30, 2017 --(PR.com)-- On behalf of FEMA, early Monday morning Dennis K Burke mobilized several tankers to head out to Fort Hood military base outside of Houston, Texas, to help with the area’s emergency management needs in the wake of u…
On behalf of FEMA, early Monday morning Dennis K Burke mobilized several tankers to head out to Fort Hood military base outside of Houston, Texas, to help with the area’s… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-member-heads-houston-emergency-response/

Biodiesel Producers-only Tax Credit Reintroduced in Senate

Senators Grassley (R-IA) and Cantwell (D-WA) have reintroduced legislation to extend the biodiesel tax credit for three years and move it upstream from blenders to producers, called the "American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act" (S.944). While NEFI st…
Senators Grassley (R-IA) and Cantwell (D-WA) have reintroduced legislation to extend the biodiesel tax credit for three years and move it upstream from blenders to producers,… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/biodiesel-producers-only-tax-credit-reintroduced-senate/

LIHEAP Funded Through 2017

Congress successfully averted a government shutdown by approving a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill (H.R.244) that funds federal agencies and programs through the remainder of the current fiscal year, ending September 30, 2017. NEFI members should be a…
Congress successfully averted a government shutdown by approving a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill (H.R.244) that funds federal agencies and programs through the remainder of… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/liheap-funded-through-2017/

More Bills Introduced to Renew and Extend Biodiesel Tax Credits

Two additional bills have surfaced that would retroactively renew the $1 per gallon federal biodiesel tax credit, which expired on December 31, 2016. The first is a companion bill to legislation offered in the Senate last week, known as the "American Rene…
Two additional bills have surfaced that would retroactively renew the $1 per gallon federal biodiesel tax credit, which expired on December 31, 2016. The first is a companion bill… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/more-bills-introduced-renew-and-extend-biodiesel-tax-credits/

NEFI Participates in New England Council Washington Conference

Representatives of NEFI participated in last week's New England Council (NEC) Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The NEC is a non-partisan alliance of "businesses, academic and health institutions, and public and private organizations throughout New Eng…
Representatives of NEFI participated in last week's New England Council (NEC) Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The NEC is a non-partisan alliance of "businesses, academic and… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-participates-new-england-council-washington-conference/

Our Mission

National Energy & Fuels Institute’s mission is to strengthen and advance the market for liquid heating fuels through innovation, policy, education, and advocacy. Working for… https://nefi.com/about-us-and-our-industry/our-mission/

Our National Agenda

    The NEFI National Policy Agenda is currently under review. Please check back later, or contact us with questions. https://nefi.com/government-affairs-advocacy/government-affairs-reports/

Partnerships & Coalitions

Alliances & Coalitions: Other Organizations of Interest: National Partners: NEFI is a Member of: Campaign for Home Energy Assistance  http://liheap.org National… https://nefi.com/government-affairs-advocacy/partnerships-coalitions/