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Fuel Oil News June 2014

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www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | JUNE 2014 33 B20: How Biodiesel is Leveling the Playing Field with Natural Gas Thomas Butcher, Brookhaven National Laboratory; Steve Howell, Mark IV; Moderator: Don Farrell, Indoor Home Comfort Research has allowed the heating oil industry develop more energy-efficient appliances and to move to a 5% biodiesel blend. That same research is now ready to move the industry to a 20% biodiesel blend. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions NORA Education and Training Opportunities, and NORA Certification John Huber, president, National Oilheat Research Alliance The reauthorization of the National Oilheat Research Alliance will provide new opportu- nities for training and education for service technicians, non-technical employees and consumers alike. Learn what NORA plans to offer and provide your input for industry needs for new training programs. So You're Running a Propane Business, Now What? Sean Cota, Lake Rudd This session from a former propane retailer in VT will discuss both the opportunities and pit- falls for propane marketers, especially if you're new to the business, from supply issues to tank ownership and property rights. Marketers need to get quickly through the "blunder and won- der" stage of their business and move onto the "thunder" period in the small business cycle. Failing to do so leaves you in the "asunder" stage, which isn't good. Surviving a DOT Audit and Transportation Compliance Justin Russo, Senior Vice President, Energi Risk Management; Energi, Insurance; Robert Dowling, Regional Safety Manager, Energi Insurance Transportation issues are at the center of many compliance concerns. Hours of service logs and compliance, vehicle placarding, CDL licenses, transportation documents, and bills of lading are just a few of the items your company and your drivers must be aware of to properly operate. How to Create Liquidity for Business Growth and Succession Planning Nordo M. Nissi 3rd, financial advisor, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management; William E. O'Brien, senior vice president / financial advisor, The O'Brien Group at Morgan Stanley; Steven B. Greenapple, Esq., Steiker, Fischer, Edwards & Greenapple, P.C. The presentation will go over the highlights of using an employee stock ownership plan to grow liquidity in your business for growth and succession planning, including what as ESOP is and its advantages/disadvantage to business owners, the corporation, and its employees. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors 7:15 p.m. Dinner & Keynote Session: The Importance of Advocacy and Activism to Your Business Sam Bell, chairman PMAA Sam will share his thoughts on how your involvement in trade association advocacy is critical to helping not only your business, but the industry as a whole. Wednesday, June 11 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exhibits Open 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions NORA – The Next Round of R&D for the Oilheat Industry John Huber, president, National Oilheat Research Alliance The reauthorization of the National Oilheat Research Alliance will allow the continuation of the research that has led to more energy- efficient appliances and the development of biodiesel blending for the heating oil indus- try. Participate in identifying the next steps in NORA R&D which will be critical to heating oil's future. The Future of Supply in New England – Wholesale Suppliers Outlook (Extended session 9:00 am - 10:30 am) Global Partners; Gulf Oil; Irving Oil; Sprague Enterprises; REG 1 The major wholesale suppliers will discuss issues ranging from this 2013-14 heating sea- son and an outlook on the upcoming season with particular focus on the regional fuel specifications, how to secure reliable supply and the programs they have to assist retailers. 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Hedging in the Ultra-Low Sulfur Marketplace Daniel Brustarr, senior director, CME Group; Philip Baratz, president Angus Energy, Rich Larkin, president, Hedge Solution; and Elaine Levin, president, Powerhouse; Moderator: James Townsend, Townsend Energy Market experts discuss the new hedging con- tracts for ULSD, with particular focus on how this impacts traditional heating oil hedging in markets where ULSD is not mandated (region- al fuel specs), basis issues, supply constraints and all other market conditions. How to Fight Natural Gas Conversions Richard Rutigliano, president, PriMedia Communications; Tom Tubman, executive director, American Energy Coalition; Moderator: Jamie Py, Maine Energy Marketers Association Gas utility claims about the benefits of natural gas are not always what they seem to be and continue to scare and frustrate oilheat and pro- pane marketers. It's time to understand ALL the facts and how to both fight back against natural gas conversions. 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Closing Luncheon & Keynote Session Ralph Crowley, Jr., president, Polar Beverages, Worcester, MA Polar Beverages, the country's largest indepen- dent soft-drink bottler, is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that traces its roots back to 1882. Registration To register for the conference and activities go to www.visionsconference.org. You can register online, or complete a downloadable registra- tion form and return it to the address provided. If you have any questions about the event or registration, please call (802) 865-5202 or email info@delaneymeetingevent.com. Hotel Accommodations Overnight accommodations are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Worcester for a special group rate of $139 per night plus tax. Reservations can be made online by visiting www.worcester.hgi. com or by calling (508) 753-5780. Be sure to mention the "NEFI Visions Conference" when making your reservation. l F O N BUSINESS OpEratIONS

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