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 President Michael Devine sets the stage for the 121-site, two-heating-season study, which tested renewable diesel and biodiesel blends in older tanks and real customer homes across Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. From there, Technical Director Dr. Tom Butcher, Neehad Islam, and Ryan Kerr share the results behind the testing.

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.

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, Michael Devine and Dr. Tom Butcher retrace important advances in fuels, heating equipment, efficiency, research and emissions reduction, illustrating the industry’s dynamic nature and its continuing ability to innovate and adapt.

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.

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 diesel sectors are overcoming challenges like policy headwinds and logistical hurdles as we head into the 2026 heating season.

This conversation between industry partners explores how policies like the revamped RFS and cutting-edge research are transforming the liquid home heating market. From ASTM standards that enable increases blends in home heating appliances to collaborative efforts among agriculture, fuel producers and fuel marketers, multiple factors are paving the way toward a 100% renewable fuel future.

This episode is a must-listen for energy professionals, heating oil businesses, and sustainability advocates looking to stay ahead in this rapidly advancing industry.

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.