The home heating oil industry has a long and proud history, and Fuel Oil News has been there supporting it since 1935. It is an industry that has faced many challenges during that time. In its 77th year, Fuel Oil News is doing more than just holding
Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/356852
www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | AUGUST 2014 13 PrOPANE COUNCIL PArTNErS WITh AUdUbON INTErNATIONAL The Propane Education & Research Council announces it has partnered with environmental nonprofit Audubon International to advance the use of low- emission propane equipment, which aligns with Audubon International's mission to facilitate responsible envi- ronmental management practices. This partnership will explore various demonstrations and educational pro- grams that increase awareness of propane as an alternative fuel and available incen- tives. With the availability of propane- powered landscape and turf equipment, propane autogas vehicles, commercial heating systems and agricultural equip- ment from a variety of manufacturers, many industries can experience the fuel's benefits. Propane significantly reduces green- house gas emissions and smog-forming hydrocarbons compared with conven- tional fuels. "As the country's leading alterna- tive fuel, clean, American-made pro- pane is already positively impacting thousands of communities," said Roy Willis, PERC's president and CEO. "This partnership will allow us to edu- cate many more groups on propane's environmental benefits and expand our outreach and programming. We look forward to collaborating with Audubon International to help communities achieve sustainability goals and reduce their carbon footprint." PERC joins Audubon International as a sponsor of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. The ACSP is an edu- cation and certification program designed to help businesses protect the environ- ment while enhancing their bottom line. It offers guidance on implementing sus- tainability plans and recognizes organiza- tions through certification. "Our future depends on incremental changes in behavior and technologies that reduce our impact on nature," says Doug Bechtel, Audubon International's execu- tive director. "Choosing to use propane- fueled equipment is a positive step that can have benefits as more and more industries explore this alternative." For more information about Audubon International, its programs, and certified members, visit audubon- international.org. For more informa- tion on PERC or to apply for available propane equipment incentives, visit propane.com. AMErIGrEEN MEETINGS AT CITI FIELd TAMERIgreen Energy hosted a "spring training" event for area retail distribu- tors at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. The event was an exchange of ideas, research and best practices with sessions, panels and seminars among industry professionals. AMERIgreen President Steve McCracken opened the meeting by thanking the attendees for their involvement in Bioheat®, and explaining how AMERIgreen seeks to help the Bioheat industry and all of its distributors. "Our goal as a company is to help you become more efficient; your success is our success," he said. The event was designed to draw atten- tion to the importance of Bioheat, and the crucial role it will play in America's quest for energy freedom and sustaining a market share for fuel distributors. Bioheat is an accessible, affordable, environmen- tally friendly bridge to future energies. AMERIgreen's Michael Devine stressed the importance of "playing offense" in the home heating indus- try by providing and promoting the best, clean, domestic and sustainable energy solution—Bioheat. He encour- aged audience members who had not yet made the switch to use it as a way to reshape their businesses. Fuels eIA N e w s