The industry's show and conference sea-
son extends from the early spring through
early fall. National and regional, they all
work to provide the industry with the tools
necessary to not only stay competitive,
but to get ahead. We take a special look
in this issue at the PPA/ESPA Convention,
Trade Show and Annual Meeting; the
Southern New England Energy Conference
and the 2nd OESP roadshow.
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Departments
3 Dateline
8 Editorial
11 Fuels/EIA
19 Business Operations
32 HVAC/Hydronics
47 Classifieds
49 Ad Index
Fuels
16
Heating Season Fuels Outlook Update
A major development has rocked crude markets
since the article came out last month
18 What's Your Future?
Do you want to be known as a heating oil dealer or a home comfort provider?
Business OperatiOns
22
PPA Gathers in Hershey, Pa.
23
OESP 2nd Roadshow Review
By Judy Garber
24 Southern New England Energy Conference
Awards, education and insight were present in abundance
30 Getting Glassed
Columnist Shane Sweet
31 Electronic Payments
Tips to keep in mind this winter
HVaC/HyDrOniCs
36
Future Energy Trends
Dr. Tom Butcher sets out a roadmap for residential
and commercial heating and energy
40 Steam Flooding - Part 2
Columnist George Lanthier
44 Burners & Accessories Roundup
50
Gas Conversions
Columnist Charles Bursey
Contents
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