Wednesday, May 29
9:00 am Registration, Coffee, Exhibitor Set-Up Rockwell Ballroom
9:30 am VFDA Board Meeting Dorset Room
10:30 am Trade Show Opens Rockwell Ballroom
11:00 am Does Anyone Really Understand the Summer K? Bennington Room
Summer K’s can be a valuable tool, but only if used correctly. Learn how to use the summer K the right way in order to optimize deliveries throughout the year. Danny Silverman with Angus Energy
11:30 am HCCV Membership Meeting Dorset Room
The Heating and Cooling Contractors of Vermont (HCCV) was created in 2022 to advocate for individuals and businesses selling, servicing, and installing heating equipment. Learn how HCCV is helping improve access to training programs and workforce development while navigating Vermont’s many regulations, including the Clean Heat Standard. Matt Cota with Meadow Hill and the HCCV Board of Directors
Noon Lunch Rockwell Ballroom
1:30 pm Propane Session Bennington Room
CETP is changing. Find out what you need to know to get your propane techs certified and keep them in compliance. Gary Haines and Leslie Anderson with PGANE
2:00 pm Oilheat Session Dorset Room
Find out how Vermont uses National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) grant funds for tech training while promoting safe and efficient equipment. Help decide how future funds are spent. Pick up fuel oil tank compliance materials, including the new inspection forms and yellow tag stickers. Find out how to get drivers trained as inspectors and communicate with customers about these new standards. Matt Cota with Meadow Hill, Bob Hedden with Hedden Consulting and Anna Bourakovsky, Mike Nahmias & Kristin Schultz with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
3:15 pm What Happens Now? Manchester Room
One year after the Affordable Heat Act became law, the regulation of Vermont’s heating oil and propane industry is still a work in progress. Find out what’s happening with the Clean Heat Standard from the people who are in the know.
Matt Cota with Meadow Hill, Josh Diamond with Dinse, Joe Uglietto with Diversified Energy Specialists, and Rep. Laura Sibilia (I-Dover)
4:30 pm Reception Lincoln Lawn
6:00 pm Dinner, Raffle, and Founder’s Award Presentation The Colonnade
Guest Speaker: Rob Roper, political columnist with Behind the Lines
8:00 pm Hospitality House Opens The Dormy House
Thursday, May 30
8:00 am Golf Registration Equinox Golf Course
9:00 am Shotgun Start Awards, food and cold beverages at the Dormy House immediately after golf