Navigating Policy Shifts in Dynamic Markets
September 14-15, Newport Marriott, Rhode Island 

For the first time in its history, NEFI will be a co-sponsor of the Southern New England Energy Conference.

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. NORA will headline the featured General Session on “100% Renewable Liquid Heating Fuels – Ready for Prime Time,” with an update on its 2-year field study on renewable diesel and biodiesel blends. The general tracks will cover price risk, clean heat standards, service operations, cyber risk, financing, and customer experience. NEFI’s education track will include:

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Jones Act Waivers, Energy Security, and the Case for Reform

Colin Grabow, Cato Institute
Monday, September 14, 1:05 pm - 1:50 pm

Colin Grabow is the nation’s leading Jones Act expert. Given a volatile geopolitical landscape and continued pressure on global fuel supplies, Colin will walk the room through what the Jones Act is, the market data collected while the waiver has been in place, address misinformation being spread by Jones Act supporters, and comment on what it means for regional energy security and reliability and the need for permanent reform.

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Energy Choice Update. The National Landscape

Renee Lani, General Counsel, APGA; Mark Valentini, VP of Government Affairs, PHCC National Association; Bob Wolfer, Bradford White; Jim Collura and Liam Dotson, NEFI
Monday, September 14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

A panel of experts from Washington, DC will discuss coalition efforts to protect energy choice and ongoing legislative and legal battles at the federal and state levels regarding fuel bans, electrification mandates and subsidies, and building energy codes, and what to expect moving forward.

EVs, Truck Emissions, Drivers, and Other Regulations Affecting Your Operations

Rick Schweitzer, NEFI
Monday, September 14, 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

NEFI's expert Regulatory Counsel will provide updates on proposed NOx engine standards and derate concerns; the rescission of the 2009 GHG endangerment finding and withdrawal of the Phase 1 through 3 truck GHG rules; PHMSA's study on dangers of electric vehicles carrying hazmat; and FMCSA issues such as the non-domicile CDL rule, driver-training and ELD provider self-certification, and English-only CDL testing. Schweitzer will also provide an update on the status of ongoing efforts by NEFI and its partners to reform the Jones Act.

AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Home Comfort Businesses

Kendal Maughan, Adminify
Monday, September 14, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Discover how AI can work for you, not replace you. This seminar introduces practical AI tools that help heating fuel businesses save time on admin, streamline scheduling and dispatch, and free your team to focus on customers. Learn how AI can improve lead accuracy, strengthen customer retention, and support smarter decision-making for sustainable growth. No tech background needed — just an open mind about how these tools can lighten the load for you and your employees. Walk away with a clear, practical understanding of where to start.

Washington and Your Workforce: Apprenticeships, Workforce Pell, and Funding Streams

Ben Brubeck, Government Affairs Solutions
Tuesday, September 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The skilled workforce shortage is one of the biggest challenges facing the energy and HVAC industries. This session will examine the rapidly changing federal workforce development landscape—including apprenticeship policy, Workforce Pell and emerging public and private-sector funding opportunities—and how the outcomes of the 2026 elections could shape workforce development and apprenticeship policy in the next Congress.

State of the Biofuels Market: Will the Product Be There and What Comes Next

Moderator: Anne Steckel, plus panel
Tuesday, September 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

With federal policy now supporting biofuel production, increased blending requirements in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, and other Northeast states looking at clean fuel standards, what does this mean for biofuel markets, and what is the one-to-two-year outlook for biofuels policies and supplies?

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON:
Policy Updates from EMA, NEFI, PGANE

Glenn Hasken, EMA; Jim Collura, NEFI; Leslie Anderson, PGANE
Tuesday, September 15, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Speakers will discuss the issues that resonate across the entirety of the liquid fuels industry.
Your attendance at the Southern New England Energy Conference directly supports NEFI’s work on behalf of your business and our industry. We look forward to seeing you there!

 
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