BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NORA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NORA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://noraweb.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NORA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20240729T161835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T161835Z UID:9696-1727179200-1727193600@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Technology Conference DESCRIPTION:NORA’s Workshop will highlight the research work being done by NORA as well as an international perspective through the participation of Eurofuel. \nEstablished in 2000\, NORA mission focuses on Energy Efficiency\, Environmental Responsibility\, Safety\, Research & Development and Professional Education\, with particular emphasis on transitioning liquid heating fuels and appliances to a low-carbon source of heat and hot water. \nThe key purpose of this workshop is to develop a shared vision of the focus of NORA’s activities for the coming year. \nThe 2024 Technology Workshop will offer presentations and attendee participation in a workshop setting in the following areas: \n\nPriorities of the Liquid Heating Fuels industry in Europe\nBuilding Codes Updates\nDOE Efficiency Standards\nBiodiesel: Field & Lab Results and Standards Updates\nRenewable Diesel/HVO: Its application in heating\, NORA Testing\, European Experience and a Proposed Fuel Test\nNet-Zero Carbon Buildings\nNORA R&D Priorities\n\nDr. Thomas Butcher\, NORA’s Director of Research offered this about the upcoming workshop\, “With NORA’s mandate to advance efficiency and environmental responsibility\, this workshop provides the opportunity to collaborate with the industry’s leaders and European partners to create a pathway for continued carbon reduction and more efficient building heating. Working with the Southern New England Energy Conference (SNEEC) will provide a stimulating environment for our workshop\, and we encourage all SNEEC attendees and other interested parties to attend.” \nRegistration for the NORA Technical Workshop is included in the Southern New England Energy Conference registration. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-technology-conference-2/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Newport\, 1 Goat Island\, Newport\, RI\, 02840 \, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20240814T194506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T194506Z UID:9755-1727085600-1727091000@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Board of Directors Fall 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-board-of-directors-fall-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Newport Marriott\, 25 America's Cup Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20240418T152036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T152036Z UID:9525-1716219000-1716224400@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Board of Directors Spring 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-board-of-directors-spring-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20230921T192149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T192149Z UID:9139-1695898800-1695904200@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Board of Directors Fall 2023 Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-board-of-directors-fall-2023-meeting/ LOCATION:Newport Marriott\, 25 America's Cup Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20230316T160505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T161237Z UID:8858-1687219200-1687478399@noraweb.org SUMMARY:The Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (HEAT Show) DESCRIPTION:The Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (HEAT Show) \nNORA will participate at the HEAT Show with educational sessions conducted by Robert (Bob) O’Brien NORA’s Director of Education.\nMany other HEAT Show Technician Courses are now CEU NORA qualified. \nTo learn more about the 2023 HEAT Show visit: https://www.heatshow.com URL:https://noraweb.org/event/the-heating-energizing-america-trade-show-heat-show/ LOCATION:MassMutual Center in Springfield\, 1277 Main St\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20221227T160106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T185429Z UID:8668-1684627200-1684972799@noraweb.org SUMMARY:Eastern Energy Expo DESCRIPTION:NORA will participate at the Eastern Energy Expo with a series of seminars\, a life-fire demonstration of biofuels and Board of Directors meeting. \nNORA programs on the Eastern Eastern Expo schedule: \n\nNational Building Codes Recognize Renewable Liquid Fuels\nTuesday\, May 23\, 8:15 am: NORA President\, Michael Devine & NORA Education Director Robert O’Brien will provide an update on how to profit from the great work that NORA has done with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to include Renewable Liquid Fuels as credit-generating technologies within building codes. Additionally\, NORA will share its new Building & Performance Institutes (BPI) certification programs that will allow industry professionals the opportunity to provide home and business energy audits. These could save property owners thousands of dollars through the Homes Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.NORA will also provide updates on the latest IRA new equipment rebate program\, which can also be leveraged with the NORA rebate program.\nNFPA 31 Updates\nTuesday\, May 23\, 9:15am: This session will explain the recent changes to the Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment (NFPA 31)\, including the 2016 and 2020 versions as well as the upcoming 2024 revisions. Many technicians and their employers are unaware of these changes and install equipment in violation of code.\nNORA certified technicians earn CEU’s for attending this class.\nTechnical Innovations to Make the Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels Seamless and Effective\nTuesday\, May 23\, 9:45am:Two goals of NORA’s research program are ensuring there are no technical barriers to replacing petroleum with renewable biofuels while also demonstrating how liquid renewable fuels can rapidly contribute to clean\, low-carbon heating.In this series of short talks\, new research on the impact of liquid fuels on indoor air quality\, field studies with high blends\, managing cold flow issues\, tests with renewable diesel\, and an update on the Zero Carbon Home concept will be covered.\nFeatured Session: The Industry’s Response to Carbon Reduction\nWednesday\, May24\, 8:30am: As the reduction of carbon emissions from the heating sector becomes an environmental and public policy reality\, the liquid fuel heating industry is positioned to provide the effective\, practical and cost- effective solution.\nWith decades of research and field data supporting the move to renewable low carbon liquid fuels\, marketers and homeowners can depend on safe\, reliable and clean heating system operation\, even as the biodiesel blends increase to meet carbon reduction deadlines. In the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act 2022\, the US Congress has included low carbon liquid fuel appliances in its masterplan to reduce carbon production.\nNot only stopping at reducing carbon\, Net-Zero Carbon homes are possible with the inclusion of solar panels partnered with biodiesel heating.\nThis session will open the doors to the research\, field work\, personal experiences and future technologies and show you why becoming a Low Carbon Fuel Marketer is well within your grasp.\n\n\n\n\nThe latest heating systems rated to burn 100% low carbon liquid fuels\nFirst-hand experiences from marketers delivering Bioheat® fuel\nTechnical innovations to make the transition seamless and effective\nAnalysis of how biodiesel can actually affect carbon reduction\nA look at liquid fuel on-site combustion’s low-impact on indoor air quality\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails to follow. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/eastern-energy-expo/ LOCATION:Atlantic City ConventionCenter\, 1 Convention Blvd.\, Atlantic City\, 08401\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20221202T205741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T210024Z UID:8527-1675497600-1675530000@noraweb.org SUMMARY:2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference DESCRIPTION:February 4-8 2023 Atlanta\, GA \nNORA presenters: \n\nThomas Butcher\, NORA Technical Director\nPaper Session 22: Presentation 4\nDecarbonization of Liquid Heating Fuels (AT-23-074)Wednesday\, February 8\, 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM EST\nNeehad Islam\, NORA Research Engineer\nPaper Session 25: Presentation 3\nDevelopment of a Best Practices Guide for Integrated Hydronic Heating/Air-Source Ductless Heat Pumps (AT-23-C084)Wednesday\, February 8\, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM EST\nRichard Sweetser\nPaper Session 8: Presentation 1\nComparing the Economics and Emissions Impact of Residential Heat Pump Conversions Versus Increasing Bioblends in Liquid Fueled Appliances (AT-23-C026)Sunday\, February 5 1:30 PM – 1:50 PM EST\nSeminar 33: Presentation 2\nLow and No-Carbon Pathways for CHP with Rng\, Biogas\, Biomass\, Ammonia & CcusMonday\, February 6 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM EST\nSeminar 41: Presentation 3\nCEA\, CHP and TES: Ultimate in Grid Resilience and EfficiencyTuesday\, February 7 8:40 AM – 9:00 AM EST URL:https://noraweb.org/event/2023-ashrae-winter-conference/ LOCATION:Georgia world congress center\, Tripadvisor (575) · Stadium/arena 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20220420T202908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T204025Z UID:7428-1653319800-1653327000@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:NORA Board URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-board-of-directors-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Board of Directors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20210226T161756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T161756Z UID:5715-1622106000-1622106000@noraweb.org SUMMARY:2nd European/North American Conference on the Future of Liquid Heating Fuels "Putting the Pieces Together" DESCRIPTION:As the liquid heating fuels industry prepares for its low-carbon future\, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and the Eurofuel Association will host its second annual conference titled\, Low-Carbon Liquid Heating Fuels: Putting the Pieces Together on May 20 & 27\, 2021. This follows last year’s widely attended Low-Carbon Liquid Heating Fuels in a Carbon Constrained World conference. The 2021 event\, presented online\, will feature speakers and topics with the goal of putting the pieces in place to answer the questions on transitioning to low-carbon fuels that were identified during the 2020 event. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/2nd-european-north-american-conference-on-the-future-of-liquid-heating-fuels-putting-the-pieces-together-2/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20210524T225141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T225141Z UID:6579-1621902600-1621954800@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: NORA Spring Board Meeting\nTime: May 25\, 2021 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86956394831 \nMeeting ID: 869 5639 4831\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,86956394831# US (Chicago)\n+19292056099\,\,86956394831# US (New York) \nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 869 5639 4831\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbu0FfycVq \n  URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-board-meeting/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20210226T161557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T161729Z UID:5712-1621501200-1621510200@noraweb.org SUMMARY:2nd European/North American Conference on the Future of Liquid Heating Fuels "Putting the Pieces Together" DESCRIPTION:As the liquid heating fuels industry prepares for its low-carbon future\, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and the Eurofuel Association will host its second annual conference titled\, Low-Carbon Liquid Heating Fuels: Putting the Pieces Together on May 20 & 27\, 2021. This follows last year’s widely attended Low-Carbon Liquid Heating Fuels in a Carbon Constrained World conference. The 2021 event\, presented online\, will feature speakers and topics with the goal of putting the pieces in place to answer the questions on transitioning to low-carbon fuels that were identified during the 2020 event. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/2nd-european-north-american-conference-on-the-future-of-liquid-heating-fuels-putting-the-pieces-together/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20200630T172307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T172307Z UID:5118-1599642000-1599652800@noraweb.org SUMMARY:European/North American Conference on the Future of Liquid Heating Fuels Day 4 DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and Eurofuel (European Heating Oil Association) will host a virtual conference on liquid heating fuels in a carbon constrained world. Manufacturers of heating equipment\, liquid fuels now in the market and potential fuels of the future will share their ideas and what steps they are taking to be ready for this future. \nMoritz Bellingen\, Chairman of Eurofuel\, stated “For many years\, individuals from the United States have traveled to Europe to participate in our meetings\, and I have traveled to NORA conferences in the United States. The COVID-19 crisis makes international and even national meetings difficult\, so we decided that we would take that difficulty and turn it into an opportunity. For the first time\, our members and partners will meet and talk with their U.S. counterparts over several days and compare ideas and technological advancements.” \nThe Conference will be hosted on four consecutive Wednesdays in August and September (August 19 & 26 and September 2 & 9) with each session being approximately 3 hours. The sessions will begin at 9 a.m. Daylight Savings Time U.S. and 3 p.m. in Europe (UTC+1). \nOn the first day of the Conference\, August 19\, there will be a review of the policy actions being taken in the states of the United States and the countries of Europe including: How the goals of decarbonization will affect the liquid fuels industry and How other aspects of the industry from the producers of fuels to end users of the fuel will respond. Additionally\, the visions for industries in both countries will be reviewed. \nOn August 26\, the conference will focus on actions to respond to carbon reduction activities. The views: electricity is the solution to everything; how to subsidize conversions to heat pumps; tax schemes to reward or punish energy based on its carbon intensity and incentives for improvements will be examined. \nSeptember 2 will see the conference transition to a focus on the technical changes empowering the liquid heating fuels industry to move forward. Discussions of biodiesel (FAME) and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil) will examine supply and which fuel will likely be the predominant fuel of the future as well as technical issues associated with the fuels. This session will also explore the exotic fuels of the future—liquid fuels made from cellulose and from electrolysis. \nThe wrap-up day of September 9 will focus on the hardware of heating. What are the potential design and regulatory limits of using fuels? And more importantly\, what are the world’s leading manufacturers doing to ensure that liquid fuel heating equipment will participate in that future? Will we see integrated solar heating fuels systems or liquid powered heat pumps? The day will conclude with the issuance of a multi-year study from NORA evaluating efficiency gains from the replacement of older equipment with high performing new equipment in homes in the United States. The study will show how important accelerating the turnover of equipment is to reducing carbon emissions. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/european-north-american-conference-on-the-future-of-liquid-heating-fuels-day-4/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20200630T172144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T172210Z UID:5116-1599037200-1599048000@noraweb.org SUMMARY:European/North American Conference on the Future of Liquid Heating Fuels Day 3 DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and Eurofuel (European Heating Oil Association) will host a virtual conference on liquid heating fuels in a carbon constrained world. Manufacturers of heating equipment\, liquid fuels now in the market and potential fuels of the future will share their ideas and what steps they are taking to be ready for this future. \nMoritz Bellingen\, Chairman of Eurofuel\, stated “For many years\, individuals from the United States have traveled to Europe to participate in our meetings\, and I have traveled to NORA conferences in the United States. The COVID-19 crisis makes international and even national meetings difficult\, so we decided that we would take that difficulty and turn it into an opportunity. For the first time\, our members and partners will meet and talk with their U.S. counterparts over several days and compare ideas and technological advancements.” \nThe Conference will be hosted on four consecutive Wednesdays in August and September (August 19 & 26 and September 2 & 9) with each session being approximately 3 hours. The sessions will begin at 9 a.m. Daylight Savings Time U.S. and 3 p.m. in Europe (UTC+1). \nOn the first day of the Conference\, August 19\, there will be a review of the policy actions being taken in the states of the United States and the countries of Europe including: How the goals of decarbonization will affect the liquid fuels industry and How other aspects of the industry from the producers of fuels to end users of the fuel will respond. Additionally\, the visions for industries in both countries will be reviewed. \nOn August 26\, the conference will focus on actions to respond to carbon reduction activities. The views: electricity is the solution to everything; how to subsidize conversions to heat pumps; tax schemes to reward or punish energy based on its carbon intensity and incentives for improvements will be examined. \nSeptember 2 will see the conference transition to a focus on the technical changes empowering the liquid heating fuels industry to move forward. Discussions of biodiesel (FAME) and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil) will examine supply and which fuel will likely be the predominant fuel of the future as well as technical issues associated with the fuels. This session will also explore the exotic fuels of the future—liquid fuels made from cellulose and from electrolysis. \nThe wrap-up day of September 9 will focus on the hardware of heating. What are the potential design and regulatory limits of using fuels? And more importantly\, what are the world’s leading manufacturers doing to ensure that liquid fuel heating equipment will participate in that future? Will we see integrated solar heating fuels systems or liquid powered heat pumps? The day will conclude with the issuance of a multi-year study from NORA evaluating efficiency gains from the replacement of older equipment with high performing new equipment in homes in the United States. The study will show how important accelerating the turnover of equipment is to reducing carbon emissions. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/european-north-american-conference-on-the-future-of-liquid-heating-fuels-day-3/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20200630T171943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T172013Z UID:5112-1598432400-1598443200@noraweb.org SUMMARY:European/North American Conference on the Future of Liquid Heating Fuels Day 2 DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and Eurofuel (European Heating Oil Association) will host a virtual conference on liquid heating fuels in a carbon constrained world. Manufacturers of heating equipment\, liquid fuels now in the market and potential fuels of the future will share their ideas and what steps they are taking to be ready for this future. \nMoritz Bellingen\, Chairman of Eurofuel\, stated “For many years\, individuals from the United States have traveled to Europe to participate in our meetings\, and I have traveled to NORA conferences in the United States. The COVID-19 crisis makes international and even national meetings difficult\, so we decided that we would take that difficulty and turn it into an opportunity. For the first time\, our members and partners will meet and talk with their U.S. counterparts over several days and compare ideas and technological advancements.” \nThe Conference will be hosted on four consecutive Wednesdays in August and September (August 19 & 26 and September 2 & 9) with each session being approximately 3 hours. The sessions will begin at 9 a.m. Daylight Savings Time U.S. and 3 p.m. in Europe (UTC+1). \nOn the first day of the Conference\, August 19\, there will be a review of the policy actions being taken in the states of the United States and the countries of Europe including: How the goals of decarbonization will affect the liquid fuels industry and How other aspects of the industry from the producers of fuels to end users of the fuel will respond. Additionally\, the visions for industries in both countries will be reviewed. \nOn August 26\, the conference will focus on actions to respond to carbon reduction activities. The views: electricity is the solution to everything; how to subsidize conversions to heat pumps; tax schemes to reward or punish energy based on its carbon intensity and incentives for improvements will be examined. \nSeptember 2 will see the conference transition to a focus on the technical changes empowering the liquid heating fuels industry to move forward. Discussions of biodiesel (FAME) and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil) will examine supply and which fuel will likely be the predominant fuel of the future as well as technical issues associated with the fuels. This session will also explore the exotic fuels of the future—liquid fuels made from cellulose and from electrolysis. \nThe wrap-up day of September 9 will focus on the hardware of heating. What are the potential design and regulatory limits of using fuels? And more importantly\, what are the world’s leading manufacturers doing to ensure that liquid fuel heating equipment will participate in that future? Will we see integrated solar heating fuels systems or liquid powered heat pumps? The day will conclude with the issuance of a multi-year study from NORA evaluating efficiency gains from the replacement of older equipment with high performing new equipment in homes in the United States. The study will show how important accelerating the turnover of equipment is to reducing carbon emissions. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/european-north-american-conference-on-the-future-of-liquid-heating-fuels/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20200819T140049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T172514Z UID:4825-1597827600-1597838400@noraweb.org SUMMARY:European/North American Conference on the Future of Liquid Heating Fuels Day 1 DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and Eurofuel (European Heating Oil Association) will host a virtual conference on liquid heating fuels in a carbon constrained world. Manufacturers of heating equipment\, liquid fuels now in the market and potential fuels of the future will share their ideas and what steps they are taking to be ready for this future. \nMoritz Bellingen\, Chairman of Eurofuel\, stated “For many years\, individuals from the United States have traveled to Europe to participate in our meetings\, and I have traveled to NORA conferences in the United States. The COVID-19 crisis makes international and even national meetings difficult\, so we decided that we would take that difficulty and turn it into an opportunity. For the first time\, our members and partners will meet and talk with their U.S. counterparts over several days and compare ideas and technological advancements.” \nThe Conference will be hosted on four consecutive Wednesdays in August and September (August 19 & 26 and September 2 & 9) with each session being approximately 3 hours. The sessions will begin at 9 a.m. Daylight Savings Time U.S. and 3 p.m. in Europe (UTC+1). \nOn the first day of the Conference\, August 19\, there will be a review of the policy actions being taken in the states of the United States and the countries of Europe including: How the goals of decarbonization will affect the liquid fuels industry and How other aspects of the industry from the producers of fuels to end users of the fuel will respond. Additionally\, the visions for industries in both countries will be reviewed. \nOn August 26\, the conference will focus on actions to respond to carbon reduction activities. The views: electricity is the solution to everything; how to subsidize conversions to heat pumps; tax schemes to reward or punish energy based on its carbon intensity and incentives for improvements will be examined. \nSeptember 2 will see the conference transition to a focus on the technical changes empowering the liquid heating fuels industry to move forward. Discussions of biodiesel (FAME) and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil) will examine supply and which fuel will likely be the predominant fuel of the future as well as technical issues associated with the fuels. This session will also explore the exotic fuels of the future—liquid fuels made from cellulose and from electrolysis. \nThe wrap-up day of September 9 will focus on the hardware of heating. What are the potential design and regulatory limits of using fuels? And more importantly\, what are the world’s leading manufacturers doing to ensure that liquid fuel heating equipment will participate in that future? Will we see integrated solar heating fuels systems or liquid powered heat pumps? The day will conclude with the issuance of a multi-year study from NORA evaluating efficiency gains from the replacement of older equipment with high performing new equipment in homes in the United States. The study will show how important accelerating the turnover of equipment is to reducing carbon emissions. \n  URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-technology-conference/ LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States CATEGORIES:Techolgy Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20200630T172711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T172711Z UID:5121-1597827600-1597838400@noraweb.org SUMMARY:European/North American Conference on the Future of Liquid Heating Fuels Day 1 DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and Eurofuel (European Heating Oil Association) will host a virtual conference on liquid heating fuels in a carbon constrained world. Manufacturers of heating equipment\, liquid fuels now in the market and potential fuels of the future will share their ideas and what steps they are taking to be ready for this future. \nMoritz Bellingen\, Chairman of Eurofuel\, stated “For many years\, individuals from the United States have traveled to Europe to participate in our meetings\, and I have traveled to NORA conferences in the United States. The COVID-19 crisis makes international and even national meetings difficult\, so we decided that we would take that difficulty and turn it into an opportunity. For the first time\, our members and partners will meet and talk with their U.S. counterparts over several days and compare ideas and technological advancements.” \nThe Conference will be hosted on four consecutive Wednesdays in August and September (August 19 & 26 and September 2 & 9) with each session being approximately 3 hours. The sessions will begin at 9 a.m. Daylight Savings Time U.S. and 3 p.m. in Europe (UTC+1). \nOn the first day of the Conference\, August 19\, there will be a review of the policy actions being taken in the states of the United States and the countries of Europe including: How the goals of decarbonization will affect the liquid fuels industry and How other aspects of the industry from the producers of fuels to end users of the fuel will respond. Additionally\, the visions for industries in both countries will be reviewed. \nOn August 26\, the conference will focus on actions to respond to carbon reduction activities. The views: electricity is the solution to everything; how to subsidize conversions to heat pumps; tax schemes to reward or punish energy based on its carbon intensity and incentives for improvements will be examined. \nSeptember 2 will see the conference transition to a focus on the technical changes empowering the liquid heating fuels industry to move forward. Discussions of biodiesel (FAME) and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil) will examine supply and which fuel will likely be the predominant fuel of the future as well as technical issues associated with the fuels. This session will also explore the exotic fuels of the future—liquid fuels made from cellulose and from electrolysis. \nThe wrap-up day of September 9 will focus on the hardware of heating. What are the potential design and regulatory limits of using fuels? And more importantly\, what are the world’s leading manufacturers doing to ensure that liquid fuel heating equipment will participate in that future? Will we see integrated solar heating fuels systems or liquid powered heat pumps? The day will conclude with the issuance of a multi-year study from NORA evaluating efficiency gains from the replacement of older equipment with high performing new equipment in homes in the United States. The study will show how important accelerating the turnover of equipment is to reducing carbon emissions. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/european-north-american-conference-on-the-future-of-liquid-heating-fuels-day-1/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20190128T182924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T200552Z UID:4003-1554300000-1554368400@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Technical Review and Research Planning Workshop DESCRIPTION:The renewal of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) in 2018 for a ten-year extension requires NORA to develop a long-term plan for its research program. To that end\, we are inviting you to a 2-day event at the NORA Lab and Training Center in Plainview\, New York on April 3 and 4. \nThe meeting will begin at 2 p.m on Wednesday\, April 3rd.  Wednesday will focus on the challenges of “beneficial electrification” and the efforts of many Northeastern states to convert homes to heat pumps. \n This session will explore the strengths and weaknesses of Bioheat® and electric alternatives. We will review how those state programs will interact with the electrical grid and the reliability of all energy. Finally\, there will be an open discussion of the path that this industry should take to develop new technologies to respond to the issues discussed during the afternoon. \nFollowing this\, Lab Director\, Dr. Tom Butcher\, will provide a tour of the facilities in Plainview and host a catered dinner for attendees. \nThe meeting will resume on April 4th at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. This day will provide a quick review of the technologies that NORA has worked to develop and some of the challenges that are occurring in the field. Breakout sessions will follow where attendees will conduct more complete discussions of the technologies. The group will then reconvene for a review of these recommendations to summarize and prioritize them for presentation to the NORA Board at a meeting in May. \nWe hope you can attend\, but space will be limited.  If necessary\, NORA will move this to a nearby hotel. NORA will also have a room block at a hotel for $149 per night. We will be sending out a full agenda and speakers shortly.  However\, you should note that this is a participatory event. \nIn order to attend\, you will need to RSVP by February 15th. \nPlease respond here: https://noraweb.org/tech-workshop-april-4-5-2019/ URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-technical-review-and-research-planning-workshop/ LOCATION:NORA Research Center\, 131 East Ames Court\, Plainview\, NY\, 11803\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20180724T154317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T154618Z UID:3626-1537790400-1537797600@noraweb.org SUMMARY:Fall 2018 NORA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-board-of-directors-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Newport Marriott\, 25 America's Cup Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noraweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Pictures_-_School_-_Board_Meeting_41.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20180724T175029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180725T141046Z UID:3647-1537783200-1537876800@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Technology Workshop DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce again\, the oilheating industry will gather in Newport\, RI for a day of technical presentations and discussions as NORA hosts its 3rd Annual Technical Workshop on September 24th and September 25th at the Newport Marriott\, Newport\, RI. \nAs it was last year\, the Workshop will be held in conjunction with the Southern New England Energy Conference which is sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association\, the Oilheat Institute of Rhode Island and the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association. \nThe Workshop will highlight the research work being done at the NORA lab\, NORA’s sponsored projects\, innovations underway in Europe and technology advances from companies within the oilheating industry. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-technology-workshop/ LOCATION:Newport Marriott\, 25 America's Cup Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20180216T171439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T171439Z UID:3335-1526992200-1526999400@noraweb.org SUMMARY:Spring Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://noraweb.org/event/spring-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Foxwoods Resort Casino\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338-3777\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170920 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20170802T163049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T172117Z UID:2724-1505692800-1505865599@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Technical Workshop 2017 DESCRIPTION:The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) will hold a Technical Workshop in coordination with the Southern New England Energy Conference (SNEEC) at Gurney’s Newport\, Newport\, RI\, September\, 18-19\, 2017 in the Heritage Room.\n \nNORA is inviting proposals for presentations at this workshop which will be an open exchange among technical leaders of the oilheat industry.\n \n\nGeneral topic areas to be included are:\n\n\nThe direction of renewable heating and cooling in New England\nUpdate on NORA-sponsored R&D projects\n\nTechnical aspects of biodiesel use and new biofuels \n\n\nAdvancing oilheat energy efficiency \n\n\nFuture directions in controls and diagnostics \n\nAn open forum on NORA research directions\n\nThose interested should contact or send an abstract to Dr.Tom Butcher\, Technical Director\, NORA at tbutcher@noraweb.org or 571.234.7756. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-technical-workshop-2017/ LOCATION:Gurney’s Newport\, Newport\, RI\, 1 Goat Island Newport\, RI 02840\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20170221T192952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T170752Z UID:2469-1495542600-1495549800@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Board of Directors Meeting Spring 17 DESCRIPTION:There is no form selected or the form was deleted.\n\nTo participate remotely… \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/404102421\nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (646) 749-3112   Access Code: 404-102-421\nFirst GoToMeeting? Try a test session: http://help.citrix.com/getready URL:https://noraweb.org/event/nora-board-of-directors-meeting/ LOCATION:Hershey Lodge – Tower Suite 1\, 325 University Dr\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20160707T175552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T152647Z UID:1851-1473840000-1473872400@noraweb.org SUMMARY:NORA Technical Workshop DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 14th\, the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) held Technical Workshop in Newport\, Rhode Island. This is the first NORA Technical Meeting following their reauthorization. \nTop get a copy of the agenda\, click here \nFor more details\, click here. URL:https://noraweb.org/event/1851/ LOCATION:Hotel Viking\, 1 Bellevue Ave \, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135138 CREATED:20160708T174457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160708T174524Z UID:1870-1473681600-1473696000@noraweb.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://noraweb.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Newport\, 1 Goat Island\, Newport\, RI\, 02840 \, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR