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State moves to dismiss CEMA's natural gas expansion lawsuit
CEMA
This week, the week of Dec. 8, the State of Connecticut made a motion in Hartford Superior court to dismiss CEMA’s natural gas expansion lawsuit that was filed in October. The State is claiming that the court does not have jurisdiction over this matter and is asking that it be dismissed. The state also contends that the gas expansion plan is a private action being taken by the utilities, therefore an environmental impact evaluation is not needed.
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Congress reaches agreement on spending package
CEMA
On Tuesday night, Dec. 9, House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement on a $1.1 trillion spending package which will fund the government through Sept. 30, 2015. It is expected that Congress will pass a short-term government funding bill to give both chambers time to pass the omnibus package since government funding runs out Thursday night.
CEMA Holiday Party — Dec. 9
CEMA
Guests braved the wet weather to attend CEMA’s Holiday Party on Tuesday, coming from as far as Boston, Vermont, Long Island and New Jersey. Featured was a presentation by Operation Fuel board members Hillel Weisel, Inland Fuel Terminals and John Bowman, F.F. Hitchcock. They reminded guests at the party that Operation Fuel is a charitable organization that helps the needy with fuel assistance.
HOD advertising violations lead to fines
CEMA
Registered Heating Oil Dealers (HOD) are required by law to display the HOD number on all advertisements. Advertisements are considered to be any and all places that your company name is displayed. They include delivery tickets, Yellow Page ads, web sites, billboards, trucks, newspaper ads and business cards, just to name a few.
CEMA endorses TransGate Solutions for payroll processing
CEMA
CEMA is proud to announce a new endorsement for all members, just in time for the new year. TransGate Solutions is a local Connecticut company that is a wholesaler for payroll processor ADP. What that means is that you receive all the benefits and assurances of payroll processing by a national payroll company, ADP, at wholesale pricing and with local Connecticut support and service!
US DOT considering increase in financial responsibility levels for cargo tank vehicles
CEMA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering a future rulemaking that would increase financial responsibility (FR) requirements for all motor carriers, including those hauling petroleum products in cargo tank vehicles. The FMCSA disclosed the possible FR increase in an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Senators rule out gas tax hike during lame duck
CEMA
Senators Tom Carper, D-Delaware, and Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, two of the Senate’s staunchest gas tax hike supporters, ruled out any lame duck action on raising the gas tax after being told by Speaker Boehner, R-Ohio, that there is no chance the House could consider such a measure this year. Earlier this year, Senators Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, and Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, proposed a 12 cents-per-gallon tax increase for both gasoline and diesel fuel over the next two years and indexing to inflation in order to replenish the Highway Trust Fund.
Help wanted at ENTECH
CEMA
If you have any interest in teaching our propane courses or know anyone who may be interested please contact Kate Lennon at kate@entechtraining.org or 860-893-0605. Candidate should have experience in propane to teach the CETP classes. We are also looking for licensed S and B technicians to teach our HVAC evening courses in Cromwell and at our new campus in Stanford.
Connecticut natural gas being 'dishonest' about increased rates under state energy plan
ENERGY TRUTH
When you play ball with a monopoly, this is what can happen; think Luke Skywalker taking on The Evil Empire, or David trying to duke it out with Goliath. You’re in for an uphill battle because they are bigger, stronger and when they have you where they want you, they can do what they want.
Higher electric rates could jolt General Assembly
The Connecticut Mirror
Stunning jumps in monthly electric rates as the Connecticut General Assembly convenes its 2015 session next month create a market opportunity for electric retailers and a political opportunity for those who would regulate them.
Legislators and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy begin their new terms Jan. 7, a week after average monthly electric bills for residential customers jump $32.55 at United Illuminating and $18.48 at the state’s biggest electric system, Connecticut Light & Power.
Home heating oil bioheat — November 2014
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More companies in Connecticut are using environmentally friendly types of oil.
Explosion and fire, 1 woman dead, buildings destroyed
WNEP-TV
The scene of a deadly house explosion and fire was still busy more than nine hours after emergency responders were called and an evacuation began.
Firefighters told Newswatch16 they were first called to a home on Smith Street in Dunmore for a water main break and gas leak just before 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 4, and started evacuating residents.
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Connecticut homeowner switches to bioheat fuel oil
YouTube
Judy Lund, a resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, discusses the reasons she switched to Bioheat fuel oil from traditional fuel oil.
National Grid says: 'No more gas for you, Cape Cod'
CapeCodOnline.com
Property owners looking to hook up to National Grid’s natural gas line may find they have a long wait ahead of them.
The utility company has instituted a moratorium on new hookups in all of Brewster, Dennis, Yarmouth, Orleans, Eastham, Harwich, Chatham and parts of Barnstable, Massachusetts. The halt could last until 2019.
The shortest distance between you and a great career
Entech
Where do the pros look for the next generation of HVACR technicians? Right here at Entech. Our state-of-the-art facility offers training with the very latest technologies and equipment. Because Entech is affiliated with the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, we have direct relationships with the companies you'll want to work for. As part of our job placement services, we'll even help you find an apprenticeship while you're training so you can earn a paycheck sooner.
Natural gas remains concern for North England winter
Hartford Business Journal
Electric grid administrator ISO New England said the region could be plagued by the familiar natural gas supply issues this winter, even though the grid has ensured there will be enough power to meet demand.
ISO New England recently announced it had secured 29,835 megawatts worth of electricity generation for the winter.
Billing complaint among hearing topics for Connecticut's gas utilities
New Haven Register
Utility regulators held hearings recently on issues the Connecticut’s three natural gas utilities have encountered at the start of a 10-year plan to expand the distribution network for the fuel around the state.
It has been a little more than a year since the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approved the plan to expand 900 miles of natural gas lines to 280,000 customers over the next 10 years.
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