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In The Loop is brought to you by NORA. NORA was authorized by Congress in 2000 to provide funding that enables the liquid fuel heating industry to provide more efficient, more reliable and lower carbon home heating and hot water to American Consumers. This podcast takes a deeper look at research initiatives, equipment considerations, renewable fuels, carbon reduction and technical education propelling us towards a low carbon future. For more information, visit NORAweb.org.

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Ep. 25 Insights from NORA's 18-Month Renewable Fuel Field Study

September 28, 2026 • NORA • Season 3 • Episode 4

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NORA’s three-part In the Loop podcast series, The Evolution of Oilheat, explores how the liquid heating fuels industry has evolved over the past 25 years. In Part 2, NORA President Michael Devine sets the stage for the 121-site, two-heating-season study, which tested renewable diesel and biodiesel blends in older tanks and real customer homes across Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. From there, Technical Director Dr. Tom Butcher, Neehad Islam, and Ryan Kerr share the results behind the testing.

In the Loop takes a deeper look at research initiatives, equipment considerations, renewable fuels, carbon reduction and technical education, propelling us towards a low-carbon future. For more information, visit noraweb.org.