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CEMA
A couple of weeks ago, dozens of CEMA members came to the state Capitol for our annual March on Hartford to advocate for their customers and their businesses. Meetings with legislators and staff, allowed us to promote our agenda and to express our concerns about issues that would increase the cost of fuel. Here are the issues that we worked on and their status.
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CEMA
A bill that would have allowed propane dealers to fill tanks owned by competitors when an hours of service waiver is in effect, was recently killed by the Energy Committee. Several PGANE and CEMA members testified against the bill citing existing laws that allow the Governor to waive the regulations that protect tank owners from fill-ups from other retailers.
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CEMA
CEMA's motor fuels members have been very busy in Hartford this year on a number of legislative bills that would affect their business. The following is a summary of what they have been working on.
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CEMA
For the first time, we now have a dedicated website for CEMA's annual Golf Outing. After last year's highly successful outing at the PGA course TPC River Highlands in Cromwell where we had 138 players, members said they wanted to go to the Foxwoods course, Lake of Isles, in 2018. Our event will be held on Monday, May 7.
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CEMA
ENTECH Advanced energy training has partnered with Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union to provide discounted student lending services to prospective students within the community. Through the specialized financial assistance program students can receive financing up to $20,000.00 at fixed rates as low as 2.53 percent for five years with no fees or early payoff penalties.
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CEMA
Registration is fully open for the Eastern Energy Expo, May 20-23 at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Full information can be found on their website. Featured events include a Women in Energy track; OESP's Care to Ride and golf outing; Hospitality Night; and a keynote by Major Dan Rooney on "A Patriot's Calling, Living between Faith and Fear." Attending the trade show itself is free for non-vendors. In addition, there are several days of business sessions for owners and management; and technical sessions put together by OESP, for service professionals.
CEMA
For the 2018 April–September summer driving season, EIA forecasts U.S. regular gasoline retail prices to average $2.74/gallon (gal), up from an average of $2.41/gal last summer. The higher forecast gasoline prices are primarily the result of higher forecast crude oil prices.
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CEMA
Distracted Driving awareness month occurs each April with companies, large and small, using this as an opportunity to reinforce best practices and driving habits behind the wheel in their businesses. Tragically, our nation's roadways are seeing significant year over year increases in deaths and injuries on our roadways in recent years.
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CEMA
Massachusetts-based Pride Stores is well known in the area for their community giving and made national headlines selling the winning $336 million Powerball ticket in August 2017. Company Founder, Bob Bolduc, talks about the importance of giving back to neighbors and supporting customers. You can hear his interview with NACSonline here.
CVSA via CEMA
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.
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Oil & Energy Magazine via CEMA
Last Tuesday, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) voted 4-0 in favor of a determination that the U.S. biodiesel industry is materially injured by imports of biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) previously determined these imports were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.
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CEMA
A meaningful benchmark is not solely about the lowest cost. It's about the balance of features including fees, services and investments. To understand how benchmarking services work, it is important to understand the fiduciary's role and responsibility under Employee Retirement Incomes Services Act of 1974 (also knowns as "ERISA").
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CEMA
Workers' compensation insurance is an important and required benefit that pays employees a portion of their salary or wage when they are out of work due to an injury or illness sustained on the job. Because of the high direct and indirect costs of claims, companies are naturally looking for ways to reduce their workers' compensation claims, since claims often result in premium increases.
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NACSonline via CEMA
Convenience stores are inextricably linked to their communities. In the spirit of boosting community service, April is National Volunteer Month in the United States! This is a great opportunity to coordinate efforts with your teams to help honor volunteers in your community, as well as encourage volunteerism.
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The Wall Street Journal via CEMA
Americans are spending more at the pump than they have in years. Prices could rise even higher just as drivers hit the road for family vacations.“This summer, in terms of average gas prices, will likely be the highest since 2014,” said Patrick DeHaan, petroleum analyst at GasBuddy, a fuel-tracking app. “There’s been very little question about that.”
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Stamford Advocate
Despite Republican opposition, House Democrats see tolls in Connecticut's near future. Bringing tolls to the state will get a vote in the House before the legislature dismisses May 9, said Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, in a Capitol news conference on April 10.
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The Connecticut Mirror
The Environmental Protection Agency's plans to ease auto emissions standards has particular resonance for Connecticut, with the potential to force the state to accept cars that are more polluting than it wants and make its notoriously bad air even worse.
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Foley Carrier Services
On Sunday, April 1, enforcement officials began issuing out-of-service orders and fines for ELD noncompliance. This enforcement deadline followed a four-month "soft enforcement" period as drivers and officials acclimated to the new mandate and learned the technology. Here's what you need to know about this full enforcement deadline — and what you must do to stay compliant.
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The Connecticut Mirror
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz was skeptical recently that the legislature would resolve any major gaming issues or the legalization of marijuana this spring. And while the Berlin Democrat did not rule out action entirely on bills tied to casinos, sports betting or online lottery sales, he said Connecticut's best approach probably is to develop a comprehensive plan for gambling — which will take more time.
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National Wind Watch
Eversource Energy's Northern Pass project suffered a significant and potentially fatal blow recently when Massachusetts pulled the plug on a contract to use the proposed $1.6 billion transmission line to import Canadian hydropower through New Hampshire. Gov. Charlie Baker's administration, working with a selection committee representing three big electric utilities, will instead try to seal a deal with a competing transmission project that would bring the hydropower through western Maine.
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The Connecticut Mirror
Rep. Elizabeth Esty said she wrote a glowing reference letter for former chief of staff Tony Baker with the understanding he would leave Washington, D.C., providing "space" and protection to another former aide, Anna Kain, who has accused Baker of physical and verbal abuse. "My instinct was once I learned about (the abuse) was how to protect her," Esty, D-5th District, said.
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Consumers for Sensible Energy
We are working in Connecticut to inform residents and businesses about the proposed pipelines and the current process. Please join us today in stopping a pipeline that we don't need, we don't want, and that we shouldn't have to pay for! Our energy future is at stake. Decisions are being made right now that will determine the path forward.
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