Wednesday, May 28

  9:00  VFDA Board Meeting   Escapade

10:00 HCCV Board Meeting   Escapade

10:30 Trade Show Opens   Oscar Wilde Ballroom

11:15  The Big Picture  Northstar

Join former DMV Deputy Commissioner Mike Smith as he unveils the latest Vermont Energy and Transportation Index. See where sales are tracking in Vermont when it comes to cars, trucks, gasoline, diesel, heating oil, and propane. Matt Cota with Meadow Hill unpacks the recent decision to pause Vermont’s electric vehicle mandates and highlight what’s ahead for the Clean Heat Standard and other key policies aimed at reducing fossil fuel use.

Noon  Lunch   Oscar Wilde Ballroom

1:30  Climate, Fuel Assistance, and Energy Programs  Northstar

Julie Moore, Vermont’s Secretary of Natural Resources, will share an update on the latest draft Climate Action Plan and findings from a new study on a potential Cap-and-Invest program. Richard Giddings with Vermont Fuel Assistance will discuss the future of the program and the challenges posed by potential cuts to federal LIHEAP funding. Geoff Wilcox, Vermont Energy Services Director, will show the data on homes weatherized, heating systems replaced, and highlight a new training center in Barre.

1:30  Tanks, Biodiesel, and the Future of Fuel Oil   Gateway

Jim Collura with the National Energy and Fuels Institute (NEFI) will provide an overview of the regional effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in heating oil. Collura will also have the latest on energy efficiency standards and incentives, as well as the reauthorization of NORA. Finally, Anna Bourakovsky and Kristin Schultz with the Department of Environmental Conservation will join Matt Cota to review Vermont’s new AST Regulations and the tank replacement program.

2:15   Afternoon Beverage & Snack Break with Exhibitors

3:00 Staying Ahead of the Heating Curve   Gateway

Danny Silverman of Angus Energy will show how predictive analytics can help fuel dealers anticipate demand shifts and avoid the costly consequences of underestimating consumption. Last winter, many dealers experienced unexpected delivery spikes as extreme cold pushed supplemental heating systems, like heat pumps and pellet stoves, beyond their limits. The result? Surging consumption, collapsing K-factors, and more runouts than forecast models predicted. Whether you want to improve delivery efficiency, reduce emergency calls, or avoid being blindsided when the temperature drops, this session will show you how data-driven decisions can keep you ahead of the curve.

3:00  Contract Clarity and Consumer Confidence  Northstar

Attorney Josh Diamond will walk attendees through the legal requirements for fixed-price and prebuy fuel contracts in Vermont, with an emphasis on compliance with CP-111 and other consumer protection regulations. Learn the latest strategies to structure agreements that anticipate future risks from government-imposed fees, tariffs, or taxes. Chris Curtis with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office will highlight common consumer complaints involving fuel businesses and explain how the Vermont Consumer Assistance Program helps resolve disputes.

4:00 Reception   Terrace Patio

5:30 Dinner/Raffle/Awards  Oscar Wilde Ballroom

8:00 Hospitality Suite

Thursday, May 29

Killington Golf Course Scramble Shotgun Start at 9am

Reception at the Clubhouse Grill from 1pm to 3 pm