• In The Loop with NORA

  • By: NORA
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In The Loop with NORA

By: NORA
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  • 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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Episodes
  • Ep. 17 NORA's 2025 Strategy for Advancing Liquid Fuel Home Heating
    Mar 4 2025

    In this episode, the NORA team outlines their key initiatives and priorities for 2025 and beyond. The discussion covers a range of topics, including NORA's research into 100% renewable heating oil blends, efforts to improve AFUE ratings and equipment efficiency, new educational and training programs for technicians, and how NORA is using the digital space to improve messaging and outreach to the industry. The NORA leadership team also highlights key opportunities and challenges in the liquid fuel heating sector, from leveraging colder winters and workforce development to essential practices like fuel filtration, tank maintenance, and ensuring long-term system performance.

    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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    27 mins
  • Ep. 16 Paving the Way For 100% Low Carbon Home Heating
    Dec 9 2024

    In this episode, NORA President Michael Devine sits down with Clean Fuels Alliance America Technical Director Scott Fenwick and this year’s CFA Researchers of the Year Ted Olszewski of R.W. Beckett and Dr. Tom Butcher of NORA explore the technical innovations and collaborative efforts driving the transition to sustainable liquid heating fuels. Hear from these industry experts on advancing ASTM specifications, pioneering field studies, and overcoming challenges to enable widespread adoption of the liquid heating industry and use of higher blends of fuel.

    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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    31 mins
  • Ep. 15 Europe’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2050
    Oct 4 2024

    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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    36 mins

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