In The Loop with NORA

Mar 31 2024 24 mins
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In The Loop is brought to you by NORA. NORA was authorized by Congress in 2000 to provide funding that enables the liquid fuel heating industry to provide more efficient, more reliable and lower carbon home heating and hot water to American Consumers. This podcast takes a deeper look at research initiatives, equipment considerations, renewable fuels, carbon reduction and technical education propelling us towards a low carbon future. For more information, visit NORAweb.org.

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Ep. 10 NORA Lab Leaders Discuss Fueling the Future

Mar 31 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tom Butcher, the leading force behind the NORA Research Lab, and research associate Dr. Jenny Frank. Together, they shed light on the groundbreaking research conducted by the NORA team, what is driving forward the development of low-carbon liquid fuels, and why energy research is so critical for the future. Get insights into what makes them exc

Ep. 9 Propelling Towards a Low Carbon Future in the NORA Lab

Mar 15 2024 14 mins  
In this episode, In the Loop is joined by Ryan Kerr & Neehad Islam, research engineers at the NORA Liquid Heating Fuels Research Lab in Plainview, NY. Kerr shares how his research is helping the industry now and how it can assist the liquid fuel industry for the future. Ryan is able to provide analysis of fuel samples collected in the field to help determine what the root cause

Ep. 8 Advancing Carbon-Free Home Heating With Service Professionals

Dec 19 2023 35 mins  
In this episode, we chat with 5 individuals whose technical expertise in the low carbon liquid heating systems is helping elevate the next wave of energy service professionals.Our first guest is Eugene Silberstein, Director of Technical Education and Standards with the ESCO Institute. Eugene shares his overall take on the advancements of the industry, from equipment to service pers

Ep. 7 Championing Higher Blend Fuels With Industry Leading Retailers

Oct 20 2023 27 mins  
In this episode, we speak with two industry-leading retailers who have been providing high-blend, low carbon liquid heating fuels to their customer base for over a decade. Up first, former NORA Chair and owner of Cubby Oil & Energy, Charlie Uglietto provides his expertise on offering B-50 Bioheat SuperPlusTM to his customers. Cubby has been offering renewable fuel blends since

Ep 6. State Execs Discuss Fueling the Future With Renewable Liquid Fuels

Sep 29 2023 27 mins  
In today’s episode, four state association leaders share their thoughts on the how their association, member companies and states are working together to ensure renewable liquid fuels stay prevalent with policy makers and show how higher blend home heating oil can help improve the consumer experience while helping the environment. First, we talk with Chris Herb, President of the

Ep. 5 Clean Fuels Alliance Highlights Low Carbon Fuel Availability

Aug 10 2023 31 mins  
In this episode of In the Loop, Paul Nazzaro and Scott Fenwick explain why retailers should make the transition to low carbon fuels now as competition will heat up over time for renewable fuels. Up first, Paul Nazzaro speaks about the industry's trantion to low carbon heating fuels and why Bioheat® is the logical choice right now. Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for Clean F

Ep. 4 Industry Leaders Discuss Shifting To Low Carbon Fuels

Jul 07 2023 24 mins  
In this episode of In the Loop, we hear from three industry leaders at the 2023 Eastern Energy Expo about the transition to low carbon liquid heating fuels. Up first, we chat with Rick Bologna, VP of Westmore Fuel, to understand why dealers need to add biofuels to their product lineup now, as fuel and equipment advancements are making the transition to higher blend fuels more attai

Ep. 3 One Year Into the Job with NORA President Michael Devine

May 11 2023 23 mins  
In this episode, we speak to Michael Devine, President of NORA.Devine shares his thoughts and perspective on NORA, recent accomplishments, and key initiatives that have taken place since assuming leadership of the organization in March 2022. Devine credits the entire NORA team for these advancements, including creating new and innovative ways to educate the industry and inform tech

Ep. 2 Sharpen Your Skills with NORA Technical Education & Training

Mar 31 2023 24 mins  
In this episode, we speak to three of NORA's leading experts who discuss NORA training certification program and what they do to provide technical education with NORA.Bob O'Brien, NORA Director of Education, provides in-depth knowledge on the NORA Technical Education Certification Program and why this aspect of NORA is key to the growth of the liquid fuel service sector.

Ep. 1 NET-Zero Carbon Home Shows Negative Carbon Emissions

Jan 24 2023 15 mins  
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Tom Butcher, Director of Research of the NORA Liquid Fuels Laboratory in Plainview, NY, for an update on his NORA demonstration home and how this "NET-Zero" carbon home shows negative carbon emissions.BackgroundThe use of biodiesel has been identified as an effective and reliable fuel to replace fossil-derived heating fuels. Due to resear