• 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
  • Ep. 14 Getting to the Root of the Fuel
    Aug 26 2024

    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.

    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. 13 Connecting and Empowering Women in Energy
    Jul 30 2024

    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.

    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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    16 mins
  • Ep. 12 Bridging the Gap Between HVAC Education and Industry Needs
    Jun 24 2024

    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.

    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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    20 mins
  • Ep. 11 Heating the Future With Innovations Driving Carbon Reduction
    May 16 2024

    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.

    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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    33 mins
  • Ep. 10 NORA Lab Leaders Discuss Fueling the Future
    Apr 1 2024

    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.

    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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    18 mins