Oil and Energy Service Professionals OESP), is urging homeowners, contractors and heating professionals to seize the opportunity presented by the Federal EnergyEfficientHomeImprovementTax Credit (Section 25C), which offers up to $600forqualifyingoil/gasboilersandfurnaces andissettoexpireonDecember31.
With the deadline fast approaching, theassociationemphasizedthatnowisthe timetocapitalizeonthissignificantfinancial incentivetoupgradetohigh-efficiency heating systems, reduce energy costs and enhancehomecomfort.
Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Section 25C tax credit provides homeowners with a 30% credit on theinstallationcostsofenergy-efficientoil boilers and furnaces, capped at $600 per item, for units installed between January 1,2023andDecember31,2025.
To qualify, oil boilers and furnaces must be rated by the manufacturer for use with fuel blends containing at least 20% biodiesel, renewable diesel and meet or exceed 2021 ENERGY STAR efficiency criteria.
Startingin2025,qualifyingunitsmust includeamanufacturer-providedProduct IdentificationNumber(PIN)orQMCode onIRSForm5695whenfilingtaxes.This credit is applicable to primary or secondary residencesintheU.S.
“The impending expiration of the 25C tax credit presents a unique window for heating industry professionals to drive demand for high-efficiency boilers and furnaces,” OESP President Bob O’Brien said.
O’Brien encouraged contractors, HVAC companies and fuel suppliers to leverage this incentive in their marketing strategiesby:
•PromotingRenewableLiquidFuels: HighlighttheeligibilityofB20-rated(20% biodiesel) boilers and furnaces, aligning withtheindustry’sshifttowardsustainable liquid fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel. Emphasize how these systems reduce carbon footprints while meeting stringentefficiencystandards.
• Educating Homeowners: Inform homeowners about the $600 tax credit, emphasizing savings on installation costs and long-term energy bill reductions (up to25%forhigh-efficiencysystems).
• Targeting Key Markets: Collaborate with local utilities for additional rebates, amplifying the financial incentive. Check dsireusa.org for statespecific programs. NORA rebates may be available for oil appliances
• Urgency Messaging: Create time-sensitive promotions to encouragehomeownerstoscheduleinstallations before the December 31 deadline. Highlight that the credit resets annually, allowingmultipleupgradesbetween2023 and2025.
To claim their credit, homeowners should:
• Consult a certified contractor to selectaqualifyingoilboilerorfurnace.
• Ensure installation is completed by December31.
• Retain manufacturer documentation ,includingthePINorQMCode,and allreceipts.
•FileIRSForm5695withtheir2025 federal tax return in 2026, claiming 30% of installation costs up to $600 per unit.
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Representatives of Canada and Mexico are scheduled to speak about tariffs at the Southern New England Energy Conference, Sept. 25-26 in Newport, Rhode Island, the Connecticut Energy MarketersAssociationannounced.
When President Trump announced tariffsonU.S.tradingpartnersCanadaand Mexico,followedbyanannouncementof new global tariffs, markets were thrown into turmoil, CEMA noted in announcing thespeakersrepresentingCanadaand Mexico.“Giventhisfluidsituationandthe importanceofCanadaandMexicotoU.S. energy markets, we invited the governments of Mexico and Canada to address energy and trade issues at the Southern New England Energy Conference this September,” CEMAsaid. “We are pleased to announce that both of their embassies haveacceptedourinvitationstosendtheir government representatives to speak on thesetopicsatourconference.”
The CEMA announcement noted, “In particular, Canadian distilled petroleum exports to New England and New York are critical to our local economies and to marketers. Mexico is a significant exporter of crude to the U.S. which impacts downstream supply and pricing nationwide. So, it is a breakthrough that these national governments will be addressing issues of importance to us at an industry conference , especially in these volatile times.” CEMA will be celebrating its 75th anniversary , and MEMA its 70th anniversary at the conference. For more information about the conference, and to register, visit www.sneec.weebly.com.
Organizers also announced thatClean Fuels Alliance America and Advanced Fuel Solutions will be hosting a welcome reception under the tent at Regatta Place—Newport’s harborside venue. Set against the backdrop of Newport’s worldfamous marina, Regatta Place offers panoramic views of yachts, sailboats, and Narragansett Bay. The reception will be the kick-off for the Southern New England Energy Conference, creating a moment to gather and celebrate collective progress in transforming the liquid fuels sector. The evening is a celebration of that progress— and a rallying point for what comes next, organizers said.
Paul Nazzaro, a long-time advocate for low-carbon liquid fuels and advisor to Clean Fuels, will offer a few remarks during the evening about the latest industry breakthroughs and market-building momentum. Space is limited. Organizers recommend registering for the reception when registering for the conference.
Liberty Oil & Propane Equipment Co. announced that a new generation of the Ouellette family has joined the company. Cody Ouellette and Connor Ouellette— sons of current owner Chris Ouellette and grandsons of Gregory Ouellette—are continuing the family legacy, launching a new chapter in a tradition that began decades ago and “has always been rooted in hard work, community values, and a commitment to keeping families warm and safe,” the company said.
Established in 1963, Liberty Oil & Propane Equipment, (www.libertytruckequipment .com) East Hartford, Connecticut, specializes in upfitting bobtail and refined-fuel trucks.
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services Committee marked up its version of the FY 26 appropriations bill and it not only maintained funding for LIHEAP but increased it by $20 million to $4.045 billion, according to an appropriations update issued by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
“The Senate is clearly rejecting the President’s budget to zero out LIHEAP for FY 26,” NEADA said in its update, which also reported:
“The bill… includes language to ensure LIHEAP receives 90 percent of its funding at the beginning of the year so that states have sufficient funds to start their programs and support households that need assistance in winter months.”
“This is only the first step of the process ,” NEADA noted in its update, issued July31.“ThefullSenatestillhastovote.The House will propose its own funding level for LIHEAP, which is not scheduled until September. But it’s an excellent first step.”
NEADA also noted, “There is a lot to be concerned about in the next few months. It is unlikely Congress will pass a final budget for LIHEAP before the end of September. We will likely be under a continuing resolution for some period of time. There may also be delays in releasing funds. So we have a lot of work ahead.” The association said it considered the Senate subcommittee’s action “an important step in protecting LIHEAP”.
Samantha McKinney joined the Maine Energy Marketers Association as an administrative assistant , bringing over 15 years of experience in administration and management. McKinney has experience in multiple industries, including healthcare and childcare . She has deep roots in the heating industry, MEMA said: “The scent of propane and heating oil feels like home to her.”
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