Stay in touch with the latest developments relating to the renewal of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) in the U.S. Congress.
Here you'll find informative press releases, news stories and videos, and letters of support to fuel your motivation to
take action. Check back often for updates.
Support NORA Gains Another New Cosponsor
May 16, 2012
The newest supporter of NORA is Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03).
This brings the total to 70 cosponsors as of May 16, 2012 (33 Republicans and 37 Democrats).
Support NORA Gains Another New Cosponsor
May 11, 2012
The newest supporter of NORA is Rep. Bob Turner (R-NY-09).
This brings the total to 69 cosponsors as of May 11, 2012 (33 Republicans and 36 Democrats).
Support NORA Gains Another New Cosponsor
April 19, 2012
The newest supporter of NORA is Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA-02).
This brings the total to 68 cosponsors as of April 19, 2012 (32 Republicans and 36 Democrats).
Support NORA Gains Another New Cosponsor
February 1, 2012
The newest supporter of NORA is Rep. Bill Keating (D-MA-10).
This brings the total to 66 cosponsors as of February 1, 2012 (30 Republicans and 36 Democrats).
Support NORA Gains Two New Cosponsors
January 24, 2012
The campaign to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is gaining strong traction in both houses of Congress, with total of 65 cosponsors as of January 24, 2012 (30 Republicans and 35 Democrats).
The newest supporters of NORA are Rep. Frank Guinta (R-NH) and Rep. John Olver (D-MA).
To view the entire list of co-sponsors,
click here.
New Printed Materials Available to Encourage the "Support NORA" Campaign
January 24, 2012
Three new documents are now available for viewing on SupportNORA.org. These documents explain in detail NORA's mission, history, accomplishments and goals. It is NORA's hope that these materials will provide further "ammunition" in the fight to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance.
Support NORA Color Brochure
This colorful 8-page brochure features frequently asked questions about NORA.
Click here to view.
NORA and Small Business Creating Jobs and Fostering Innovation
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy. For the heating oil industry, reauthorizing NORA is the best way to assist this predominantly family-owned industry.
Click here to view.
NORA Research & Development: A Review and Look Forward
From developing high-efficiency burners to researching the latest fuel formulations, here is a summary of NORA's important R&D initiatives ... and what's next.
Click here to view.
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) Supports NORA
August 13th, 2011
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) has expressed its support for legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance. Here is a link to a letter that Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) sent on August 13th, 2011 to Senator Patrick Leahy.
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation letter of Support for NORA
Renewable Energy Vermont Supports NORA
July 7th, 2011
Renewable Energy Vermont has expressed its support for legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance. Here is a link to a letter that Renewable Energy Vermont sent on July 7th, 2011 to Senator Patrick Leahy.
Renewable Energy Vermont letter of Support for NORA
NORA Reauthorization Legislation Gains Co-Sponsors
June 24th, 2011
The Campaign to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is gaining strong traction in both houses of Congress, with 33 U.S. representatives and 13 U.S. Senators signing on as co-sponsors of new NORA legislation.
NORA is program established by Congress in 2000 to support the Oilheat industry and the consumers who rely on Oilheat for winter comfort. It provides research and development, consumer education and technical training for Oilheat professionals. NORA is funded by a charge of two-tenths of a cent ($.002) per gallon of heating oil that is destined for end use heating consumption in over 20 states.
NORA requires a charter from Congress to operate, and the law authorizing it expired on Feb. 6, 2010. Bipartisan legislation was introduced on May 11, 2011, as H.R.1756 in the House by Representatives Charlie Bass (R-NH), Peter Welch (D-VT), Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Leonard Lance (R-NJ). It was introduced in the Senate as S.949 by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jack Reed (D-RI), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Richard Burr (R-NC).
In recent weeks, the following U.S. Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of H.R.1756: Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY), Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ), Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ), Rep. Steven Rothman (D-NJ), Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY), Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY), Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R-NY), Rep. Michael Michaud (D-ME), Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA), Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (R-NY), Rep. Jose E. Serrano (D-NY), Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY), Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Rep. Charles W. Dent (R-PA), Rep. James R. Langevin (D-RI), Rep. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA), Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), Rep. John F. Tierney (D-MA), Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY) and Rep. Jon Runyan (R-NJ).
The following U.S. Senators have signed as co-sponsors of S.949: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA), Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Sen. John F. Kerry (D-MA), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT).
With these additions, the sponsors now include 11 Republicans and 22 Democrats in the U.S. House and four Republicans, seven Democrats and two Independents in the U.S. Senate.
Consumers and Oilheat professionals can help this legislation succeed by writing to their representatives asking for their support and advocacy. Visit SupportNORA.org's
"Take Action Now" page to call or email your representatives.
Read more about NORA on SupportNORA.org
Read more about NORA reauthorization legislation on SupportNORA.org
National Biodiesel Board Supports NORA
June 20th, 2011
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has expressed its support for legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance. Here are links to letters that NBB sent on June 11, 2011 to the U.S. U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
House Letter of Support for NORA
Senate Letter of Support for NORA
