National Energy & Fuels Institute - NEFI

08/21/2026

Don’t Miss NEFI's Educational Track At SNEEC: Navigating Policy Shifts in Dynamic Markets

The Conference is known for its outstanding educational programs, and this year NEFI is proud to present a full policy track of sessions, alongside many others. There will be 20 compelling breakout sessions over the two days, a general session, plus a featured NORA track in addition to NEFI’s sessions.

NEFI's programs include:

Keynote Session: Jones Act Waivers, Energy Security, and the Case for Reform, from Colin Grabow, Cato Institute, Monday, 9/14, 12:30pm

Energy Choice Update, The National Landscape, with Jim Collura, President & CEO, and Liam Dotson, Manager, Government Affairs, of NEFI joining representatives from APGA, PHCC, and Bradford White, Monday, 9/14, 10:00am.

EVs, Truck Emissions, Drivers, and Other Regulations Affecting Your Operations, by Rick Schweitzer, NEFI Regulatory Counsel, Monday, 9/14, 2:45pm

AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Home Comfort Businesses, by Kendal Maughan, Adminify, Monday, 9/14, 4:00pm,

Washington and Your Workforce: Apprenticeships, Workforce Pell, and Funding Streams, by Ben Brubeck, Government Affairs Solutions, Tuesday, 9/15, 10:00am

State of the Biofuels Market: Will the Product Be There, and What Comes Next? Moderator: Anne Steckel, NEFI, plus panel, Tuesday, 9/15, 11:30am

Policy Update Lunch, Jim Collura, NEFI President and CEO, joins with Glenn Hasken of EMA and Leslie Anderson of PGANE to discuss the issues that resonate across the entirety of the liquid fuels industry, Tuesday, 9/15, 12:30pm.

Register today: https://sneec.weebly.com/

Learn more: https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/dont-miss-nefis-educational-track-at-sneec

08/19/2026

08/10/2026

President Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days.

It will now run through November 14, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to continue moving fuel and other essential commodities between U.S. ports.

This comes just weeks after NEFI and the National Propane Gas Association transmitted a coalition letter to the White House on July 24, urging the Administration to extend this critical relief.

However, the extension does come with new limits. Individual voyages will now be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and coverage has narrowed to focus more squarely on energy.

NEFI will continue pressing for a durable, longer-term solution and for meaningful reform of the Jones Act.

Read more: https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/jones-act-waiver-extended-90-days

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08/07/2026

Good news out of Washington this week.

About 11 million American households heat their homes with delivered fuels. Heating oil, propane, and renewable blends like Bioheat® fuel keep families warm through the coldest months of the year.

A new bill in the Senate would protect their right to keep doing it.

Senate Energy Committee Chairman Mike Lee has released a draft of the Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026, the first serious rewrite of federal appliance standards law since 2007. The piece that matters most to our members and their customers: it would stop state and local governments from banning a heating system because of the fuel it burns.

Too often those decisions get made in a building code update that no homeowner hears about until the day they need a new furnace or boiler. This bill would put a stop to that.

Chairman Lee Introduces Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026 August 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced the Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026, legislation to reform the Department of Energy’s Appl....

08/04/2026

NEFI has filed comments with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on how the government calculates whether strict new building energy codes are worth what they cost consumers.

The math matters, as many states base their requirements on the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and inside that code is a point system that decides which HVAC equipment counts. We believe that math is wrong and that major changes are needed. Thankfully, DOE is already moving the right direction. In June, it found that 2024 IECC would increase home construction costs by more than $9.2 billion annually compared to the 2006 code levels and urged the International Code Council to refocus on affordability, transparency, and fuel-neutral efficiency.

Read more here: https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-to-energy-department-fix-the-math-behind-building-energy-codes

The National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) filed formal comments with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) this week on how the government calculates whether building energy codes are worth their additional costs to consumers. Most states and localities base their building energy re

07/31/2026

How To Get Drivers On The Road With ACE ELDT Services

The National Energy & Fuels Institute has partnered with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) to offer a time- and cost-efficient way to get new drivers on the road with ACE ELDT Services. As a Registered Training Provider through the Federal Motor Carrier & Safety Administration (FMCSA), NPGA ACE Services provides online courses that meet the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulation for individuals who are in need of their CDL Class A, CDL Class B, and HAZMAT Endorsement. These services allow for companies to get their drivers trained in-house while also saving up to $8,000 per driver. Let us be your ACE!

The ACE Services Program guides individuals through the ELDT requirements set by the FMCSA.

What does ACE do?

Serving as the FMCSA Registered Training Provider, NPGA handles:

FMCSA paperwork and filings
FMCSA audits
Training materials and training equipment guidance to meet FMCSA requirements

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07/30/2026

Be sure to check out this great expose on our new chairman, Steve Walsh of David Oil & Propane in Keene, NH!

Taking the leadership role as Chairperson of the NEFI Board of Directors.

07/24/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former NEFI President & CEO Shane Sweet at the age of 66.

"Shane brought a genuine passion to this industry and was well known for his work in advocacy and education," shared current President & CEO James Collura. "He believed in people, and what drove him was helping them reach their potential. He was an inspiring leader, mentor, and friend to me and so many others. He will be deeply missed."

For more about Shane's legacy, read the NEFI In Memoriam online here:

It is with great sadness that we share the news about the passing of our friend, former NEFI President and CEO Shane Sweet.

07/17/2026

NEFI, with seven other national heating fuel and home comfort associations, has written a letter commending the U.S. Department of Energy's updated guidance on IRA home energy rebate programs. These revisions reinstate fuel neutrality in state-administered rebate programs and prohibit the use of heat pump rebates for fuel switching. Click below for the NEFI Regulatory Alert with complete details.

Eight national heating fuel and home comfort associations praise restoration of fuel neutrality in state-administered rebate pro

07/08/2026

We are pleased to announce that NEFI will be supporting this year’s Southern New England Energy Conference, a multi-state event for motor and heating fuel marketers and home comfort businesses across New England and New York.

Join us September 14–15, 2026, at the Newport Marriott in Newport, RI. Registration, hotel information, and sponsorship opportunities are available at sneec.weebly.com

2026 SNEEC Partner Associations:
Connecticut Energy Marketers Association
Energy Marketers Association of Rhode Island
National Energy and fuels Institute
New York State Energy Coalition
Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association