CANADIAN GOVERNMENT TO PRESENT AT OUR CONFERENCE

With all the turmoil over tariffs, we've invited the Canadian and Mexican governments, through their U.S. embassies, to present their governments' positions on energy and trade at the Southern New England Energy Conference this year.

While both governments had accepted our invitations last Spring, we just learned this week that Mexico cancelled their appearance.  However, for the Northeast, Canada is the more important trading partner for us.  Canadian distilled petroleum exports to New England and New York are critical to our economy and to petroleum marketers. 

See the schedule tab for full program details.  Our conference is first and foremost an education conference, not a tradeshow or expo (though we do have vendors and sponsors who support our conference).  The hallmark of our conference is our education offerings consisting of 12 unique breakout sessions not seen at any other industry conference or expo this year, two unique general sessions, and two keynotes.

NEW: PRE-CONFERENCE RECEPTION 

Kickoff Reception on Wednesday
Sep. 24, 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Regatta Place
5 Marina Plaza, Dock S-9, Newport, RI (Goat Island)

Sponsored by Clean Fuels Alliance America & Advanced Fuel Solutions

We’re excited to announce that Clean Fuels and AFS will be hosting an unforgettable welcome reception under the elegant tent at Regatta Place—Newport’s stunning harborside venue where the beauty of the sea meets the energy of innovation.
 
Set against the backdrop of Newport’s world-famous marina, Regatta Place offers panoramic views of yachts, sailboats, and the sparkling waters of Narragansett Bay. With its open-air ambiance, coastal charm, and relaxed sophistication, this waterfront setting is the perfect place to gather the changemakers, collaborators, and champions of Bioheat® fuel.
 
The reception will be the kick-off for the Southern New England Energy Conference, creating an ideal moment to come together and celebrate the collective progress we’ve made in transforming the liquid fuels sector. From local communities to national policy conversations, Bioheat fuel continues to gain ground as the clean, practical energy solution for today and tomorrow. This evening is a celebration of that progress—and a rallying point for what comes next.
 
Paul Nazzaro, a long-time advocate for low-carbon liquid fuels and trusted advisor to Clean Fuels, will offer a few remarks during the evening about the latest industry breakthroughs and the market-building momentum happening across the country. His message will be brief and rooted in one goal: keeping liquid fuels in the energy conversation for decades to come.
 
This isn’t just another conference event, it’s a moment to recharge, reconnect, and get ready for the exciting conference agenda where we reimagine the future together. We’ll enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and, most importantly, each other’s company as we continue forging a cleaner, smarter, and more collaborative energy future.
 
Join us under the tent at Regatta Place for an evening by the water—where innovation meets inspiration, and where Bioheat® fuel stands proudly in the spotlight.

Space is limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable evening with industry friends and future partners.  YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THE RECEPTION WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE CONFERENCE.
 
Nice Fall Weather for Conference
The 10-day weather outlook from Weather Underground shows next Thursday-Friday, Sep 25-26 as partly cloudy to mostly sunny with a high in the low 70s.   We will continue to update the weather outlook. Just learned that rain is expected for Thursday as a front moves in from the Midwest.

Please dress for the conference as business casual.
Registration List as of Friday 9.23; updated daily
2025 Program Book
The conference published a program book for attendees, which includes summarized conference information (most of which can be found on this website) and sponsor advertisements.  A digital version of this year's book may be downloaded HERE. 
SAVE THE DATES
Our conference will be held at the Newport Marriott in 2026 and 2027 on these dates:

Sep. 14-15, 2026
Sep. 13-14, 2027

Also CEMA's Golf Outing next year will be at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT on Monday, June 15.
September 25-26, 2025
Newport Marriott Hotel, Newport, RI
25 America's Cup Blvd, Newport, RI

Held since 2012, our multi-state conference returns to the Fall this year for petroleum marketers and industry vendors.  It is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, the Energy Marketers Association of Rhode Island and the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association and the New York State Energy Coalition.

Our conference represents fuel oil markets in CT, MA, RI and the NY counties of NY City and Long Island. Retailers sell 1.44 billion gallons of fuel oil to 2 million residential customers in this region, representing 41% of all fuel oil sold in the U.S. annually! This conference is dedicated to providing meaningful education to those retailers.  Though we're not a trade show, we still offer up to 28 vendor exhibits, which are excellent networking opportunities for a conference our size.

Please see the Schedule Tab for 2025 session details to give you an idea of what we can offer.  This year will be even better!

NEW: Grand Finale!
Friday Luncheon 12:30 - 1:30 pm

A Dialogue on Electrification and Biofuels

All states in our region are pushing for electrification of the residential heating sector through heat pumps as a means to reach their decarbonization mandates. Our industry has responded by promoting biofuel blends with heating oil, including new equipment technologies to implement this. 

So please join us at Friday's closing luncheon for a lively and informative dialogue between these two perspectives on decarbonization. On the government side will be a team from the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and the Department of Environmental Management.  Chris Kearns, Rhode Island's Interim Commissioner for the Office of Energy Resources will moderate.

On the industry side will be Charlie Uglietto, president of Cubby Fuels, and Roger Marran, president of Energy Kinetics.  This will not be a "zero-sum" discussion, however, since RI already has a biofuels requirement in place (currently at B20), while many heating fuel dealers also install heat pumps.  Rather this discussion is designed to illuminate the audience on both perspectives of this issue.

This will be a dialogue between passionate advocates of their technologies and policies - never before seen in our industry before, and one we're happy to bring to you!


Rhode Island Government Delegation at Conference
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor will be our special guest for the reception and do a formal welcome to all our members and attendees.   Also expected to attend are a number of RI government officials.
Stefan Pryor

September 25-26, 2025

Click on Tabs at the top of this site to access details on conference topics. Click on ". . . more" to access sponsorships, motor fuels, and photos.

Exhibits

Though we're not a tradeshow, we will have onsite up to 28 exhibitors displaying their latest products and services on tabletops.  Pictured here is our exhibit area from a different Newport hotel.  Exhibit hallway from last year shown above.

Sponsorships

Make an impact at our conference with your customers through a sponsorship.  Sponsorships are available for every budget.  Though we are not a tradeshow, up to 28 "tabletop" exhibits are available during both days of the event.  Sponsorship details are forthcoming.

Newport Marriott

We return to the Newport Marriott which underwent an impressive renovation in 2015.  It has a spectacular atrium, and its conference center is ideally suited for a conference of our size,    Hotel Registration deadline is Sep. 6.  For 2023 HOTEL OPTIONS, click on the Hotel tab above or click here. 
 
For things to do in Newport, visit our Newport tab here.

Newport

Our conference returns for a sixth year to one of the top destinations in New England - Newport, RI.  It's famed for its sights, shopping and dining.  Shown here is Bowen's Wharf, the center of the dining district.  As with last year, dinner on Monday night is on your own, so you can sample some of the great restaurants Newport has to offer.  According to a USA Today newspaper review, here's their list of the top 10 restaurants in Newport here.
There are a lot of things to do in Newport.  Though our conference covers only two days, in an extended stay, you can visit mansions, play golf, shop, and go to restaurants.   Find things to do from the Discover Newport website HERE.