Commission: 'Need more facts' about wind farms Jul 17, 2009
She also noted that the wind turbines, billed as a green method of reducing the consumption of other energies, is actually dependent upon electricity from the existing grid to operate oil heaters, gearboxes, and other components. If electricity is not supplied for these components, disasters can occur, such as ice throws when the blades are not heated during winter and total destruction of the blades if a brake does not work to stop the turbine during wind speeds exceeding 57 miles per hour, she... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Carbon Monoxide, CO, is Deadly - a ... Jun 21, 2009
Cabinet heaters fuelled by bottled gas, and also free-standing oil heaters, need to be in a well ventilated room i.e. at least one window open. They are not a good type of heating for permanent use but get used during cuts in electricity supply. (Suite101.com)
Fresh air to power South Africa? Jun 19, 2009
"The local utility at the moment is battling to find finance - in the renewable [sector], the investors are waiting to come streaming in [with] money from overseas," says Mr Oelsner, a German engineer who came to South Africa 41 years ago to market oil heaters. "They can make money here risk-free," he says. (BBC News -- Africa)
Stanlin Energy's Boiler Efficiency Technology Saved 8% to 28% in Fuel Use and Emission Reductions During Recent Case Trials May 4, 2009
Refineries Apartment complexes High rises Concrete companies (For their gas or oil fired hot water boilers) Asphalt Plants (For their gas or oil fired hot oil heaters. With Many other applications. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mixed agenda keeps selectmen busy Apr 29, 2009
The couple has lived at Sylvester for 10 years and have no heat or hot water and would need to either replace their oil heater or convert to gas. They would prefer to convert to gas to help promote a greener environment. (Burlington Union, MA)
Cap-and-Trade Program Creates Green Jobs Apr 28, 2009
BOSTON -- Scott Newman was laid off in February from his job repairing home oil heaters, a victim of the dismal economy. Today, he sits in a class with a new job, learning how to sleuth out wasted energy in homes. (Scientific American)
Local man honored for his 75 years with Troop 1 Feb 26, 2009
When Rendler returned to his home on School Street in West Hanover, he said he started servicing oil heaters to bay the bills. He soon met his wife, Virgina Dowling, who had come down from Maine to work in a local munitions plant. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Heater fire smolders in downtown Reno home Feb 25, 2009
It started inside an oil heater, he said, causing smoke to billow up the chimney. The residents of the home were evacuated, and were not hurt, according to Reno Fire Department Spokesman Steve Frady. (KRNV.com, NV)
Vt. Builders Go Green Feb 12, 2009
"Some things, the marketing says this will save you 40 percent," he said, showing off an oil heater. "Well, we're pleased to say we see it with our own clients.". (WCAX.com, VT)
Crimestoppers: Thief takes equipment from Rossville mans yard Feb 10, 2009
A Rossville man said someone stole an air compressor, battery charger, hydraulic jack, kerosene oil heater, and log chain from his residence on West Drive. According to Walker County Sheriff s Department reports, the items were taken Jan. 23, sometime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., from the man s yard. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
