In The Loop with NORA

Ep. 25 Insights from NORA's 18-Month Renewable Fuel Field Study

NORA’s three-part In the Loop podcast series, The Evolution of Oilheat, explores how the liquid heating fuels industry has evolved over the past 25 years. In Part 2, NORA

Ep. 24 Twenty-five Years of Oil Heat Innovation and Efficiency

NORA’s three-part In the Loop podcast series, The Evolution of Oilheat, explores how the liquid heating fuels industry has evolved over the past 25 years. In Part One, Mi

Ep. 23 How Collaborations and Industry Relationships are Transforming Liquid Heating Fuels

In this episode of In the Loop with NORA, NORA President Michael Devine and Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen discuss how the biodiesel and renewable diese

Ep. 22 Bridging Gaps in Oil Heat Training with Midwest Partners

In this episode, association leaders from the Midwest reveal how a new, regional mobile classroom program transformed their approach to oil heat service, overcoming techn

Ep. 21 Lessons Learned from the Chair’s Seat at NORA

In this episode, outgoing NORA Chair Kate Duffey and NORA President Michael Devine look back on her time leading the National Oil Heat Research Alliance. Kate reflects on

Ep. 20 Insights on Indoor Air Pollutants

In this episode of In the Loop with NORA, we dive into the findings of a study on indoor air quality conducted by NORA with Dr. Tom Butcher and Neehad Islam from the NORA

Ep. 19 Keeping Liquid Heating Fuels Relevant Across the Country

In the Loop chats with three state association executives outside of the northeast to discuss how they are promoting the liquid heating fuels in their regions. Mark Griff

Ep. 18 NORA & Chevron Team to Innovate Liquid Fuel Home Heating

In this episode of In the Loop, Michael Devine and Tom Butcher with NORA and Jason Lawrence from Chevron reveal a cutting-edge initiative, testing 100% renewable liquid h

Ep. 17 NORA's 2025 Strategy for Advancing Liquid Fuel Home Heating

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

Ep. 16 Paving the Way For 100% Low Carbon Home Heating

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 Te

Ep. 15 Europe’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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 speak

Ep. 14 Getting to the Root of the Fuel

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 lo

Ep. 13 Connecting and Empowering Women in Energy

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 moti

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

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

Ep. 11 Heating the Future With Innovations Driving Carbon Reduction

In this episode, hear from three leading manufacturers in the heating oil industry on how their respective companies are transforming the landscape with innovative produc

Ep. 10 NORA Lab Leaders Discuss Fueling the Future

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

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

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 h

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

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 professi

Ep. 7 Championing Higher Blend Fuels With Industry Leading Retailers

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

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

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