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� NEFI TO LAUNCH RESOURCE CENTER
As companies move to meet deadlines set by the Biden Administration on carbon emissions , the National Energy & Fuels Institute announced that it is launching the NEFI Resource Center , an online industry repository that will comprise blueprint documents , state-specific fact sheets , infographics , press packets and other materials .
“ This vital information will allow state and regional associations to underscore the value these businesses bring to local economies and communities ,” NEFI said in an announcement , referring to fuel marketing businesses .
As fuel marketer members of NEFI work with state and local politicians , information available from the Resource Center , a website , will aid them in helping others to realize the important contributions of the industry , NEFI said . Statistics will also inform state and federal advocacy efforts for policies and incentives to support the infrastructure and equipment upgrades required for the industry ’ s renewable transition to lower carbon Bioheat fuel blends , NEFI said .
Currently , NEFI ’ s Communications Taskforce is working to collect and report aggregated state and federal level statistics from companies across the industry .
The Resource Center website is being developed by Warm Thoughts Communications , which waived development costs , NEFI said . The website is expected to launch in late March .
In September , NEFI announced the Providence Resolution , a strategic plan to facilitate the industry ’ s transition to lowcarbon , renewable liquid heating fuels .
“ The oilheat industry , with renewable liquid heating fuels and increased efficiencies , can reduce net CO2e emissions faster than any electrification effort in both a cost effective and environmentally just manner ,” said Sean Cota , NEFI ’ s president and chief
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• NEFI to Launch Resource Center
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executive officer . “ But we have a short time window to get a seat at the table , rather than becoming the main course on the menu .”
NEFI officials began planning the strategy in mid-2020 . By November , they had engaged more than 60 industry stakeholders to be part of the newly developed Communications Taskforce , commissioned to develop blueprint documents with tailored messaging for policy makers , customers , and dealers that will guide the industry and support a unified message as the timeline for the Resolution moves ahead .
NEFI officials began planning the strategy in mid-2020 . By November , they had engaged more than 60 industry stakeholders to be part of a newly developed Communications Taskforce , commissioned to develop blueprint documents with tailored messaging for policy makers , customers , and dealers that will guide the industry and support a unified message as the timeline for the Resolution moves ahead .
� EASTERN ENERGY EXPO ANNOUNCES SPONSORS
Eastern Energy Expo announced that ADD Systems , R . W . Beckett , Federated Insurance , and Warm Thoughts Communications committed to be sponsors for the online event to be held May 24-26 , 2021 .
Eastern Energy Expo 2021 : Education Summit and Marketplace will offer a range of educational programs for owners , managers , service managers and technicians and provide interactive networking connections through a virtual online platform accessible from desktop , smartphone or tablet .
EEE will present original , live business programs and will introduce its vendor Marketplace which will deliver interactive connections through several options including video and chat connections .
Sponsorship and marketing opportunities are available to increase branding and visibility for participating companies . Visit www . EasternEnergyExpo . com for more information .
Eastern Energy Expo is co-hosted by the Atlantic Region Energy Expo , the Oil & Energy Service Professionals , and the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association .
� RENEWABLE DIESEL PLANT TO PRODUCE 470 MILLION GALLONS YEARLY
Darling Ingredients Inc . and Valero Energy Corp . said they will build a renewable diesel production facility to be located at Valero ’ s refinery in Port Arthur , Texas .
The companies said in a Jan . 28 statement that their 50 / 50 joint venture , Diamond Green Diesel , has received approval from both companies ’ boards to proceed with construction of the DGD facility , whose
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