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Since its authorization by Congress in 2000, NORA
has aggressively pursued its mission of improving the
oilheating experience for its customers while driving
technological innovation and technical education.
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) was established by
an Act of Congress in 2000. Through a referendum of the industry,
NORA was put in place in 2001. Over the past 17 years, NORA has
been the leading voice for the oilheating industry and its consumers.
Two of NORA’s most impactful industry initiatives are:
1The industry transition from a fossil-fuel-based product with sulfur
levels of 2,000 ppm to a product with essentially no sulfur (less
than 15 ppm) blended with biodiesel.
This has led to a very clean, partially
renewable fuel with a reduced carbon
footprint while lowering greenhouse
gases, and reducing the service
demands of the heating equipment.
2The ongoing elevation of industry
technical education that includes
an online “learning” website that
allows and encourages technicians
to continuously upgrade their level of expertise to provide consumers
with the most efficient, reliable, clean and safe heating available.