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Industry Forecast: The Future Outlook For Renewable FuelsIndustry leaders believe renewable fuels will be an important p...
09/01/2026

Industry Forecast: The Future Outlook For Renewable Fuels

Industry leaders believe renewable fuels will be an important part of the next evolution of energy.

What will the future hold? It’s a question as old as time.

As far as we know, no one has yet found a reliable crystal ball. If they have, they are not sharing it. But that does not stop humankind from thinking about what will come next. Often, we turn to individuals we believe can foretell what may come. No, not a soothsayer in a circus tent, but industry experts who can look at market forces, read political winds, and delve into historical patterns to forecast the probable future.

See what more than two dozen industry experts answered when we asked: What do you see as the future for renewable fuels and the delivered fuels industry in the next decade or beyond?

Our cover story for August: https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/industry-forecast-the-future-outlook-for-renewable-fuels-/



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R.W. Beckett Corporation
Bergquist Inc Advanced Fuel Solutions Empire State Energy Association Pennsylvania Petroleum Association New York State Energy Coalition @ Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Service

The Next Chapter: The Future Of Renewable Liquid HeatingThe delivered heating industry is evolving toward a diversified ...
09/01/2026

The Next Chapter: The Future Of Renewable Liquid Heating

The delivered heating industry is evolving toward a diversified portfolio of renewable energy sources.

If the past 25 years have been defined by cleaner fuels and Bioheat®, the next decade will be defined by something even larger:

The evolution from petroleum heating oil to renewable liquid energy.

Read more from Michael Devine, President, NORA in the August issue of Oil & Energy.

https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/the-next-chapter--the-future-of-renewable-liquid-heating/

The Power Of Showing UpBy Jim Collura, NEFI President & CEOAs we move through “trade show season,” I am again reminded o...
09/01/2026

The Power Of Showing Up

By Jim Collura, NEFI President & CEO

As we move through “trade show season,” I am again reminded of how important these gatherings are for our industry. We gain strength as we gather, face-to-face, to address challenges and develop solutions. Together, we steer our collective businesses, organizations, and the entire delivered fuels and home services industries forward to a successful future.

We are just a few weeks away from the Southern New England Energy Conference (SNEEC) in Newport, Rhode Island. We are exactly one year away from the 2027 HEAT Show in Boston. I urge you to mark your calendars and attend both.

Read more in the August issue of Oil & Energy Magazine: https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/the-power-of-showing-up/

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Efficiency Starts At HomeInternal operational efficiency can reduce a company’s overhead, requiring fewer staff hours an...
09/01/2026

Efficiency Starts At Home

Internal operational efficiency can reduce a company’s overhead, requiring fewer staff hours and lowering expenses, just as new HVAC equipment cuts costs and fuel requirements for your customers.

Liquid fuel companies talk a lot about efficiency. Systems that run at higher efficiencies may have a higher upfront cost, but provide greater savings in the long run. They fulfill the home’s comfort needs more quickly and utilize fewer resources to achieve the same end result, which lowers operating costs.

Read more from Richard Rutigliano of PriMedia, Inc in our August issue.
https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/efficiency-starts-at-home/

Buy It Or Build It? How Energy Dealers Should Weigh Acquisition Against Organic GrowthThe best move is the one that alig...
09/01/2026

Buy It Or Build It? How Energy Dealers Should Weigh Acquisition Against Organic Growth

The best move is the one that aligns with your balance sheet, your operating discipline, and the risk you can absorb if a deal underperforms. Marty Kirshner of Gray, Gray & Gray LLP discusses the points a retailer needs to consider.

Read his advice in the August issue of O&E: https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/buy-it-or-build-it-how-energy-dealers-should-weigh-acquisition-against-organic-growth/

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Emissions Savior Or Scam?The “cap-and-invest” multistate program was supposed to...
09/01/2026

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Emissions Savior Or Scam?

The “cap-and-invest” multistate program was supposed to move utilities toward cleaner energy production. But is it actually increasing prices and reducing investments?

As states throughout the country are reviewing clean energy regulations and variations of cap-and-trade (or cap-and-invest) plans, the RGGI model is one worth looking at. Is it a tax in disguise that will be used by short-sighted legislators to hamper consumer energy choice and raise energy costs? Is it the route to the future, where renewable fuels play their part in a lower-carbon tomorrow? Is the cost of participating raising electricity costs, in complete opposition to RGGI’s stated goals? Does it even have the effect on emissions and technology that it was created for? There is a lot to unpack.

O&E takes a deep dive into the issue in our August issue: https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/the-regional-greenhouse-gas-initiative-emissions-savior-or-scam/

IEA: Middle East Conflict To Reshape Energy InvestmentsElectricity and diversification are driving growth in energy spen...
09/01/2026

IEA: Middle East Conflict To Reshape Energy Investments

Electricity and diversification are driving growth in energy spending with countries seeking to respond to latest energy crisis with new routes and domestically available resources.

The far-reaching effects of the conflict in the Middle East are prompting countries and companies to rethink energy investment strategies in response to heightened concerns over energy security and the reliability of trade flows, according to a new IEA report.

Read more in the August issue: https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/iea-middle-east-conflict-to--reshape-energy-investments/

08/21/2026

Don’t Miss NEFI's Educational Track At SNEEC: Navigating Policy Shifts in Dynamic Markets

The Conference is known for its outstanding educational programs, and this year NEFI is proud to present a full policy track of sessions, alongside many others. There will be 20 compelling breakout sessions over the two days, a general session, plus a featured NORA track in addition to NEFI’s sessions.

NEFI's programs include:

Keynote Session: Jones Act Waivers, Energy Security, and the Case for Reform, from Colin Grabow, Cato Institute, Monday, 9/14, 12:30pm

Energy Choice Update, The National Landscape, with Jim Collura, President & CEO, and Liam Dotson, Manager, Government Affairs, of NEFI joining representatives from APGA, PHCC, and Bradford White, Monday, 9/14, 10:00am.

EVs, Truck Emissions, Drivers, and Other Regulations Affecting Your Operations, by Rick Schweitzer, NEFI Regulatory Counsel, Monday, 9/14, 2:45pm

AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Home Comfort Businesses, by Kendal Maughan, Adminify, Monday, 9/14, 4:00pm,

Washington and Your Workforce: Apprenticeships, Workforce Pell, and Funding Streams, by Ben Brubeck, Government Affairs Solutions, Tuesday, 9/15, 10:00am

State of the Biofuels Market: Will the Product Be There, and What Comes Next? Moderator: Anne Steckel, NEFI, plus panel, Tuesday, 9/15, 11:30am

Policy Update Lunch, Jim Collura, NEFI President and CEO, joins with Glenn Hasken of EMA and Leslie Anderson of PGANE to discuss the issues that resonate across the entirety of the liquid fuels industry, Tuesday, 9/15, 12:30pm.

Register today: https://sneec.weebly.com/

Learn more: https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/dont-miss-nefis-educational-track-at-sneec

07/31/2026

How To Get Drivers On The Road With ACE ELDT Services

The National Energy & Fuels Institute has partnered with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) to offer a time- and cost-efficient way to get new drivers on the road with ACE ELDT Services. As a Registered Training Provider through the Federal Motor Carrier & Safety Administration (FMCSA), NPGA ACE Services provides online courses that meet the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulation for individuals who are in need of their CDL Class A, CDL Class B, and HAZMAT Endorsement. These services allow for companies to get their drivers trained in-house while also saving up to $8,000 per driver. Let us be your ACE!

The ACE Services Program guides individuals through the ELDT requirements set by the FMCSA.

What does ACE do?

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