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A Peterbilt model equipped for fuel delivery . Photo by Vera Tucker .

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BUSINESS OPERATIONS 12 Northern New England Energy Conference

14 Heating America Trade Show

HEAT returns , after a pandemic-induced hiatus .

16 Oil Storage in Canada 18 Bulk Plant Equipment : A Roundup

25 Surcharges

Should energy marketers pass payment acceptance costs on to customers ? Marci Gagnon discusses .

26 Fuel Handling Equipment : A Directory

32 Renewable Revolution

Cleaner , safer fuels that support America ’ s grids .

34 HEAT ’ s Comeback

Shane Sweet assesses the recent HEAT Show , pronounces it a success — and marks his calendar for the next one : Sept . 27-29 , 2022 .

HVAC / HYDRONICS 36 Testing Oil Ignition Systems

On this subject , George Lanthier is fired up .

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