Eastern Energy Expo 2019

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Registration Desk Hours (Room Chocolate Lobby)

19 May 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: General

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Women in Energy Conference

19 May 19
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Tracks: General

Women in Energy hosts its 4th Annual Conference “Connecting, Empowering and Succeeding” beginning on Sunday and continuing on... More...

OESP Executive Board Meeting (Cocoa Boardroom)

19 May 19
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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EEE Welcome Reception (Room Cocoa Terrace/Patio)

19 May 19
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Eastern Energy Expo begins with a welcome reception at 6 PM. Join us to network and connect with exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. More...

OESP Kick-Off Meeting (Cocoa Boardroom)

19 May 19
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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Exhibitor Set Up

20 May 19
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tracks: General

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Registration Desk Hours (Room Chocolate Lobby)

20 May 19
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: General

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Evaluating Diversification Opportunities (Room Empire B)

20 May 19
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Joe Vassallo
Joe Vassallo, a longtime industry veteran will explore evaluating diversification opportunities for your existing retail fuels business. Diversific... More...

What You Allow Will Continue (Room Empire C)

20 May 19
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Roger Daviston
When you look at your business culture, what you find is what you’ve created. Frequently what became was not what you intended, but you&rsquo... More...

Care to Ride Fundraiser Event

20 May 19
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10 AM Motorcycles; 2 PM Bicycles/Walkers More...

Dave Nelsen Scholarship Golf Outing (Room Deer Valley Golf Club, Hummelstown, PA)

20 May 19
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join the fun at OESP's Annual Golf Tournament. All proceeds benefit the Dave Nelsen Scholarship Fund. More...

NORA Advanced Controls (Room Empire A)

20 May 19
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bob O'Brien ; Rich Simons
The NORA Advanced Controls course covers the technical aspects of controls within a heating system. Included are: electrical aspects, primary contr... More...

XBX Exploring Biodiesel: An Eye on The Horizon (Room Garden Terrace East, The Hotel Hershey)

20 May 19
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Steve Howell
XBX developers and presenters Paul Nazzaro and Steve Howell recognized nationally as biodiesel industry thought leaders invite you to join them as ... More...

Why You Need to Do Your Own Heat Loss/Gain Calculations (Room Empire C)

20 May 19
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Dave Yates
Dave Yates will illustrate quite clearly why doing your own heat loss/gain calculations is a wise investment that pays huge dividends, protects you... More...

Passing the Baton: How to Book and Dispatch Service Calls (Room Empire C)

20 May 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Roger Daviston
How do you book and dispatch the service call for maximum profit potential in the first place? Roger walks you through the entire process in Passin... More...

Pending ASTM Method for Evaluating Sludge-Control Additives (Room Empire B)

20 May 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bob Tatnall
Countless chemical additives or treatments are offered which propose to stop sludge problems - but few actually work as promised. ASTM is preparing... More...

Bridging the Gap: How To Close the Compatibility Gap Between Today’s ULSD and EPA Engines (Room Garden Terrace East , The Hotel Hershey)

20 May 19
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Leo Verruso ; Mark Smith
The modern, high-efficiency diesel engine produces higher pressures and hotter temperatures in order to increase power, reduce emissions, and impro... More...

Foundations of Hydronics (Room Empire B)

20 May 19
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Tim Doran
You will learn what it takes to be successful in installing boilers and avoiding the roadblocks to success, such as incorrect pipe sizing and confi... More...

Serving Today's Convenience-Focused Customers (Room Empire C)

20 May 19
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Steve Coscia CSP
Today's convenience-focused customer seeks the ultimate luxury purchase - the ability to buy time. Energy companies with convenient scheduling ... More...

MAPDA Board Meeting (Cocoa Inn Room, The Hotel Hershey)

20 May 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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Delaware Valley Fuel Dealers Association (Cocoa Boardroom)

20 May 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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ESEA Board Meeting (Room Garden Terrace West, The Hotel Hershey)

20 May 19
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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Hospitality Night & OESP Reception (Room In the Lodge/On the Deck, Hershey Lodge)

20 May 19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 Join EEE sponsors as they host Hospitality Events “On the Deck” and “In the Lodge.” More...

OESP Board Meeting (Room Wild Rose)

21 May 19
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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Exhibitor Set Up

21 May 19
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: General

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From Truck to Tank to Burner-Preparing Your System for Changing Fuels (Room Cocoa 1)

21 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Jim Todd
This presentation will discuss how storage of fuels may affect utilization, as well as measures to improve storage. Discussions will be based on pr... More...

LP Gas line and regulator sizing (Room Cocoa 5)

21 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Pat Shay
This course will cover Rego Regulators, Gas line sizing and NFPA 58 & 54 info pertaining to line size and pressures of gas lines. More...

NORA Advanced Steam (Room Cocoa 6)

21 May 19
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Rich Michael
This NORA course covers the technical aspects of heating with steam. Included are: system sizing, piping and service. This program qualifies toward... More...

Tankless Options for Today’s Commercial Environment (Room Cocoa 2)

21 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Corey Nattinger
This course will provide each participant with a greater understanding of how tankless water heating technology fits in today’s commercial en... More...

What's New with NORA - Education, Training and New Technology (Room Cocoa 4)

21 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Don Farrell ; John Levey ; Tom Butcher
What do these three things have in common?  Better training!  But training costs money, and having employees train means time t... More...

Closing the Deal Before You Walk in the Door (Room Magnolia)

21 May 19
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Ron Musser ; Todd Fach
The best reps, sales or service, have a plan. What they do before, during and after every sales call creates and maintains your differentiation in ... More...

Propane AutoGas: Learn How to Grow Your Gallons Year Round (Room Crystal)

21 May 19
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): David O'Connell ; Dudley Westlake ; Jeff Vandermark ; Jennifer Goldbach ; Ronny Martinez
Hear from the people that have been successful in the AutoGas arena. The panel will talk about how they converted their own fleets, getting some fl... More...

Thinking Outside the Box with Tank Monitors (Room Empire)

21 May 19
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Amos Epstein ; Danny Klein ; Mark Stillman ; Steven Williams
Tank monitors originally were an ideal solution for customers on automatic delivery, giving marketers the ability to receive real-time information ... More...

Bioheat® - Facts vs. Myths (Room Cocoa 3)

21 May 19
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bob O'Brien ; John Levey ; Tom Butcher
An objective presentation followed by a Q&A session The future of the heating oil industry if there is to be one, is a low carbon future. Th... More...

Electric Vehicles and Carbon Taxes: What You Need to Know (Room Magnolia A)

21 May 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Motor Fuels

Speaker(s): Drew Cobbs ; Michael Powell, Esq
Public Policy Leaders both at the national and state levels are debating and implementing mandates to incentivize the purchase and infrastruct... More...

Zone Valve Wiring/Troubleshooting (Room Cocoa Terrace)

21 May 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Matt Spink
Wiring and troubleshooting zone valves made easy. Short on theory and long on practical advice you can put to work tomorrow. Don't let those ra... More...

Pipe Dreams (Room Cocoa 5)

21 May 19
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Charles Masone
Getting oil to the burner and a discussion on the issues and consequences of using 2 pipe oil supply systems. Contractors will have a better unders... More...

Remote Tank Monitors. The Road to 60% Average Fill. (Room Cocoa 1)

21 May 19
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Mike Vigliotti
The presentation will cover the many benefits of tank monitoring and will share some analytics showing the impact tank monitors can make on a busin... More...

Saving Customers Fuel & Adding Comfort with Hydrolevel's Fuelsmart (Room Cocoa 4)

21 May 19
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bruce Graham
This presentation will demonstrate to you how the control can save the customer fuel, make them more comfortable, supply the technician with a Univ... More...

Fleet Fueling - How to Make the Most of Your Delivery Fleet (Room Empire)

21 May 19
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): John Coyle
Fleet fueling can be a very profitable venture, but a successful operation means maximizing efficiency and minimizing your cost on each delivery. W... More...

Understanding the Digital Marketing Journey: Prospect to Loyal Customer (Room Magnolia)

21 May 19
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): David Heiser ; Gary Corbett ; Kyle Eisenberg
Is your company keeping up with the constantly changing "rules" of the internet? The digital marketing game has changed significantly ove... More...

Workers Compensation - Managed Risk or an Unnecessary Profit Leak (Room Crystal)

21 May 19
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Patrick Donahue
On-the-job injuries affect not only the injured employee, but the business and the employee’s family as well. As an employer, how you manage ... More...

High Efficiency Boilers - Operation and Service (Room Cocoa 5)

21 May 19
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bob Melinis
Take the mystery and intimidation out of modern, high efficiency, modulating, condensing boilers. Whether you're servicing propane and natural ... More...

Student Technical Career Center (Room Cocoa Terrace)

21 May 19
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This program is designed to develop and broaden the student's understanding of the HVAC Industry as a career choice.  Students will have a... More...

Boiler Piping for High Efficiency and Reliability (Room Cocoa 3)

21 May 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr
Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr, Caleffi training and education manager, explores nuts to bolts an overview of piping strategies used for today's ... More...

Evaluating Existing Duct Systems (Room Cocoa 1)

21 May 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Ralph Adams
How many times have you walked into a home and the homeowner starts talking about the A/C system they currently own?  They describe to you the... More...

Outstanding Hydronics:Three Ways to Add Efficiency, Performance, and Comfort to any Hydronic System (Room Cocoa 4)

21 May 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Dave Holdorf
This program, being presented by one of our Conference Sponsors, will explore how customers can easily gain efficiency, comfort, or performance or ... More...

Keynote: FutureFuel: What the oil heating industry needs to do now to keep it viable in the future (Room Empire)

21 May 19
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Charlie Uglietto ; John Huber ; Richard Sweetser ; Tom Butcher
Regardless of what happens on climate change policy in Washington D.C., governors throughout the country are rapidly moving to implement policies r... More...

Practical Application of R-22 Replacements (Room Cocoa 2)

21 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bruce Heberle
This training prepares refrigerant users for the challenges they face in choosing and using ozone safe refrigerants. It will improve technical expe... More...

TRADE SHOW OPEN

21 May 19
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: General

Shop all areas of the Trade Show: Chocolate Ballroom, Great American Hall, Outdoor Truck Showplace and Outdoor Live Fire exhibits More...

Controlling pH levels of Acidic Condensate Produced by Highly Efficient Heaters (Room Cocoa Terrace)

21 May 19
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): George Carney
This class will cover: • Gas / Propane Combustion  • Efficiency vs. Return air / Return Water temperature. More...

NORA Board Meeting (Room Wild Rose)

21 May 19
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Low Voltage Wiring (Room Cocoa Terrace)

21 May 19
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ken Resnick
Topics to be included are: Power Supply types, ratings and functions. Explanation of voltage and VA (volt amps). Testing and troubleshootin... More...

Oilheat Cares Board Meeting (Room Cocoa 5)

21 May 19
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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Berks-Schuylkill Oilheat Association (Room Tower Suite 2)

21 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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CEMA Membership Meeting (Cocoa Boardroom)

21 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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PPA Membership Breakfast (Room Crystal)

22 May 19
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Board Meetings

Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Membership Breakfast More...

Live Well: Learn about the New Trends in the Market and New Products with Resideo (Room Cocoa 2)

22 May 19
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Lou McKay ; Paul Duddy
The environment inside your home is an ecosystem – one that’s constantly changing based on factors like weather and your family’s... More...

A Propane Technician's Tools of Trade (Room Cocoa 4)

22 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Keith Szcepanski
This presentation will give an overview of the Proper tools required to do installation and service of Propane appliances and tank installations. E... More...

Combustion - "The Invisible Facts" (Room Cocoa 1)

22 May 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Angel Gonzalez
Combustion: The Invisible facts": This two hour presentation covers the complete concept of "blind" adjustment, (no need to see the ... More...

NORA Advanced Venting (Room Cocoa 6)

22 May 19
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bob O'Brien ; Ralph Adams ; Tim Begoske
Chimney Venting - Why Chimney Liners? Higher Appliance Efficiency Equals Lower Exhaust Temperatures -How low is too low? Chimney degradation... More...

Pipe It Right...It Matters / Near Boiler Piping For Condensing Boilers (Room Cocoa 3)

22 May 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Anthony Reikow
Near Boiler Piping is Critical. Why we use Closely Spaced Tees for Hydraulic Separation and Do We have Options? What is the Primary Pu... More...

Venting for Retrofit Applications (Room Cocoa 5)

22 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Paul Doaner
Venting of appliances with natural and condensing flue. We will look at the options on for venting in a chase with flex pipe and proper sizing. We ... More...

100% Renewable Low Carbon Fuel (Room Empire AB)

22 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Michael Devine
Low Carbon fuels are quickly becoming the most coveted liquid energy on the West Coast of the United States due to California’s LCFS program.... More...

Change Management for Energy Companies (Room Magnolia)

22 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Marty Kirshner ; Meagan Hall CPA ; Robert Williamson
The pace of change in the energy industry is accelerating rapidly. The companies that will survive and thrive are those who are successful at accep... More...

Employee Training Requirements for Propane Marketers (Room Empire CD)

22 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Jerry Schimmel
Training is not only required by various regulatory agencies such as DOT, OSHA and NFPA but it is also critical to the success of a propane markete... More...

Measuring Air flow - Trying to Capture Wind in a Jar! (Room Cocoa 5)

22 May 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Bill Spohn
We measure flow everyday, or do we? This session will help dispel concerns and misinformation on air flow measur... More...

Selecting the Best Economizing Strategy for Modern Residential Boiler Controls (Room Cocoa 2)

22 May 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Jeff Rozga
Since 2012, DOE (Department of Energy) requires all boiler manufacturers ship hot water boilers with indoor (Load Based) reset controls. This sessi... More...

Tankless Water Heater (Room Cocoa Terrace)

22 May 19
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Stephen McDonald
This class will discuss tankless water heaters and sizing, condensing vs. non-condensing, venting, site survey prior to installation, what NOT to d... More...

Triple Pass Low Mass Trio boiler and Water Quality with Caleffi Hydronics (Room Cocoa 4)

22 May 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Technical Education

Speaker(s): Michael DelConte
Our Own the Classroom Sponsor will speak about Hydronic Water Quality:  Review why we should be concerned with Hydronic Water Quality an... More...

Driving Revenue with Your Service Operations: Turn Your Appliance and Install Business into a Money-Maker (Room Empire AB)

22 May 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Saul Cohen
There is a ton of potential in the appliance and install services you offer. Are you taking advantage of it? Many companies primarily focused on th... More...

It's Not Just About Tank Monitors - It's About Getting Trucks Off the Road and Increasing Profits (Room Empire CD)

22 May 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Phil Baratz
Technology. Efficiency. Monitoring. Optimization…. They’re all just words. I just want to take some trucks off the road. In today&rsqu... More...

What You Don't Know DOES Hurt You! Understanding the "Not So Obvious" Traits in Your Business That Impact Competitiveness, Financial Performance and Market Value (Room Magnolia)

22 May 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Business Track

Speaker(s): Doug Milner
This presentation helps business owners uncover those very critical business characteristics that they simply don’t look at regularly (and of... More...

TRADE SHOW OPEN

22 May 19
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: General

Shop all areas of the Trade Show: Chocolate Ballroom, Great American Hall, Outdoor Truck Showplace and Outdoor Live Fire exhibits More...

Millennials Killing Automatic Delivery? Tank Monitors Can Help. (Room Cocoa Terrace)

22 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Steven Williams
Remember the Full-Service promise of not having to worry about how much oil is in your tank? Tank monitors are empowering customers to order oil on... More...

Oil Heat Association of Central Pennsylvania (Room Tower 4)

22 May 19
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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Combustion Air for Oil-Fired Appliances: Challenges & Solutions (Room Cocoa Terrace)

22 May 19
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Cory Weiss
Combustion Air for Oil-Fired Appliances: Challenges & Solutions. This half-hour program will review the code requirements for combustion air fo... More...

South Central PA Energy Association (Cocoa Boardroom)

22 May 19
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Tracks: Board Meetings

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