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Fuel Oil News June 2011

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NE F I E XP O NEFI’s 34th North American Heating & Energy Expo June 7-8 at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Mass. I T’S THAT TIME AGAIN, FOR THE BI-ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND FUEL Institute’s North American Heating & Energy Expo. The event features a range of educational sessions, a trade show of the latest equipment, technologies and services and a range of networking opportunities. You can register to attend the trade show and a range of tech- nical sessions at: www.nefiexpo.com/expo_tech_seminars_2011. php Registration gets you free entry to the Expo Trade Show on both days, plus free admission to all technical seminars. In addition to the free technical sessions, a special industry Energy Summit can be accessed for $295.00 for one person, $195.00 each for two people and and a $115.00 flat fee covers all additional persons from same company (Maximum fee for one company is $605). Summit attendees will have access to a number of business and industry sessions. Registration can be accessed online at: www.nefiexpo.com/business_seminars_2011.php Returning this year is the time honored tradition of the NEFI Grande Convention Luncheon, to be held Wednesday, June 8. An Open Board of Directors meeting of New England Fuel Institute will precede the Grande Convention Luncheon. The event costs $125 for individuals ($1,100 per table) to attend and registration is available online at: www.nefiexpo.com/luncheon_2011.php. If you have a question regarding this event, please call Tracy Goodwin, at (617) 924-1000. TECHNICAL SESSIONS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 7 TECH TRACK / SESSION TA 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM Changes within the next version of NFPA 31. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the govern- ing body for codes for oil heat equipment in most regions of the country. A new standard is due in 2015. This seminar offers a prime opportunity to grasp what the rules and regulations are with respect to oil-fired and propane appliances now, and what they’ll likely be in the future. This seminar will be overseen by John Levey, Oilheat Associates, Long Island, NY. He’ll be joined by fuel indus- try executives who presently sit on NFPA’s rulemaking board. TECH TRACK / SESSION TB 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM Meet, Greet, and Hear from Richard Trethewey, Master Plumbing & Heating Media Personality Richard S. Trethewey (born circa 1956 in Dedham, Mass.) is an American plumber and HVAC contractor, who is best known as 16 JUNE 2011 | FUEL OIL NEWS | www.fueloilnews.com a television personality, appearing regularly on This Old House and its spin-offs, Ask This Old House and Inside. Richard is a regis- tered journeyman and master plumber in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. EXPO SHOW DOORS OPEN AT NOON. SHOW HOURS NOON - 6:00 PM FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 7 TECHNICAL SESSIONS FOR WEDNESDAY AM, JUNE 8 FREE ADMISSION Innovative Learning w/hands-on instruction using the latest in HVAC technologies TECH TRACK / SESSION WA1 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM TECH TRACK / SESSION WA2 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Hybrid Technology for Domestic Hot Water and Heating Instructor: Jeff Quickel, Heat Transfer Products, an industry expert in the areas of heating and hot water. Learn about hybrid (solar) hot water systems with domestic fossil fuel for back-up, including propane high efficiency equipment. Today’s Tech Tools A classroom presentation of new tech tools such as thermal imag- ing cameras, portable, handheld diagnostic and flexible viewing cameras, blower door and duct blaster tools. Jim Todd, trainer for Beckett and a licensed pro for over 40 years, will participate. TECH TRACK / SESSION WB1 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM TECH TRACK / SESSION WB2 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Navian Tankless Technology for Domestic Hot Water and Heating Instructor: Jeff Hubaney, a master plumber now with Navian America as a field tech leader. Today’s Controls Three separate teachers, three separate product classes that allow hands-on use of today’s newer controls. Participating: Bill Montgomery, Hydro Level Company. EXPO SHOW DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 AM. SHOW HOURS 9:00 AM. - 3:00 PM FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 For listings of the booths, please go to www.nefiexpo.com

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