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In The Loop with NORA

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Frequency: 1 episode/44d. Total Eps: 21

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. 15 Europe’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Season 2 · Episode 5

Friday, October 4, 2024 • Duration 36:29

In this episode of In the Loop with NORA, we dive deep into the future of liquid fuel fired heating systems in Europe. Join Michael Devine, President of Nora, as he speaks with Federica Miano, Secretary General of Eurofuels, and Dr. Ernst-Moritz Bellingen, Head of Heating at en2X Energy, about Europe’s ambitious decarbonization targets and the role of renewable fuels in domestic heating. Gain a unique perspective of the many similarities and some of the distinct differences between the U.S. and European liquid heating marketplaces and how the U.S. can gain insights from some of the lessons learned in Europe. Discover how hybrid systems, biofuels, and condensing boilers are reshaping the energy landscape, all while balancing efficiency, cost, and sustainability on the path to a fossil-free future.

In the Loop 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. 14 Getting to the Root of the Fuel

Season 2 · Episode 4

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 30:36

In this episode, In the Loop chats with three soybean farmers on how the advancement of biofuels have impacted the agricultural community. With an increased demand for low carbon liquid fuels for heating and transportation, soybean farmers are playing a vital role in creating a low carbon future for our country.

Greg Anderson, Dave Walton, and Ed Lammers – all lifelong farmers – share their perspectives and experiences with soybean and the transition to low carbon fuels as a result.

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Ep. 13 Connecting and Empowering Women in Energy

Season 2 · Episode 3

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 15:33

In this episode, In the Loop chats with Judy Garber, founder and Executive Director of Women in Energy. With an industry career spanning over 30 years, Garber shares motivated her to create this organization and how she's continued to advance the role of Women in Energy.

Women in Energy is a nonprofit, national association founded in 2018, whose mission is to connect and empower women in the energy industry. Visit www.wewomeninenergy.com to learn more.

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Ep. 12 Bridging the Gap Between HVAC Education and Industry Needs

Season 2 · Episode 2

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 20:24

In the Loop chats with Eddie Curran, department chair of HVAC and facilities management at Manchester Community College located in Manchester, New Hampshire.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Curran highlights how the needs of our industry is speeding up the transition to the workforce. He also shares his perspectives on how education consumed today is impacting the classroom and how his program tries to facilitate all learning styles.

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Ep. 11 Heating the Future With Innovations Driving Carbon Reduction

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 32:40

In this episode, hear from three leading manufacturers in the heating oil industry on how their respective companies are transforming the landscape with innovative products designed to enhance equipment efficiency and lifespan, all while contributing to the collective mission of carbon reduction.

Kevin Beckett, President and CEO of RW Beckett Corporation, shares how his company has helped in transition to low carbon fuels, benefiting heating fuel dealers, service technicians, and consumers.

Rich Lyons, President of Carlin Combustion, discusses how his company has elevated their efforts to assist low carbon fuel usage among homeowners, starting with the move into biofuels and specifically biodiesel.

Roger Marran, President of Energy Kinetics Incorporated, chats about the efforts his company has made to ensure full compatibility with B100 and how they are assisting the future of renewable and sustainable fuels.

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Ep. 10 NORA Lab Leaders Discuss Fueling the Future

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, April 1, 2024 • Duration 18:16

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 excited for the future, latest breakthroughs, and the future trajectory of sustainable energy solutions.

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

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, March 15, 2024 • Duration 14:22

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 of service issues may be while, at the same time, advancing the knowledge and understanding of low-carbon fuels to come.

Neehad Islam, also a NORA research engineer, talks about how testing of combustion with low carbon fuels and heating systems offers an understanding of how fuels of today operate in real-word applications.

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

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 35:47

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 personnel, and how ESCO institute is working with NORA to help change the impression of our industry.

Next up we have Dave Holdorf, a service trainer for Taco Comfort Solutions and OESP, whose career spans over 25 years. Dave shares his thoughts on key aspects that heating professionals should identify when working with customers to create a more efficient heating system.

Joining the discussion is Angel Gonzalez, the National VP for OESP. A leader in the energy field, Angel has spent 41 plus years in the industry, starting with a small oil company in New York. Angel’s passion for education in the service industry brings a wealth of experience to the discussion today.

Our fourth service expert is Al Breda, Past President with OESP, who has been part of OESP for 30 years. With years of experience in the field, Al shares his thoughts on how fuel has evolved over the last three decades and how service technicians can elevate the customer experience today.

Last but certainly not least, we have Scott Vadino who is the President of Oil & Energy Service Professionals. Scott shares his take on how the industry has evolved since he began his career in 1985 and how the fuel today is helping create more efficient systems for homeowners while reducing the carbon footprint.

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Ep. 7 Championing Higher Blend Fuels With Industry Leading Retailers

Season 1 · Episode 7

Friday, October 20, 2023 • Duration 27:48

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 2008 and Uglietto explains the progression from a B5 beginning to a company-wide B50—and up to B100 for selected customers.

Jacqueline Hart, Vice President of Operations at Hart Home Comfort and NORA Board Member, shares how her 2nd generation company started integrating low-carbon renewable fuel blend heating oil in 2006. Now they offer up to B50 blends as well as B100, in some cases.

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

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, September 29, 2023 • Duration 27:02

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 Connecticut Energy Marketers Association about the efforts Connecticut is playing in the transition to low carbon liquid home heating oil.

Next, we’ll hear from Kris DeLair, Exectutive Director of the Empire State Energy Association. Kris shares her thoughts on renewable liquid fuels and how the live-fire demonstration of the combustion from B5 to B100 helps illustrate how seamless higher blends really are.

Ted Harris, Executive Vice President with the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association, offers his take on why his state is unique compared to other states when it comes to biodiesel standards.

Finally we have Eric DeGessero, Executive Vice President of the New Jersey Fuel Merchants Association. Eric shares how his state and members of his association are handling the pressures on the industry to transition to a net-zero carbon future.

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