by Joe Heaney | Sep 13, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
I recently attended a New York State GIS User conference in Oswego, NY run by the Southern Tier Users Group. I was interested in gauging support for High Volume Hydrofracking (HVHF) among the members, and to see if anyone was presenting GIS topics on this divisive...
by Joe Heaney | Sep 12, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
It’s becoming a lot more common for people considering buying property in New York or New Jersey to order a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment before finalizing their purchase. In fact, many lenders now require this report before making their own final funding...
by Joe Heaney | Sep 4, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
Indeed there is a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment. It comes into play if your Phase 1 ESA indicates lingering concerns about whether or not the property you’re considering for purchase is contaminated with hazardous substances or petroleum products. Phase 2 is...
by Joe Heaney | Aug 30, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
Anyone in the fueling or fleet operations business is well aware of the big bite fuel costs are taking from your bottom line. Since that’s not likely to change, savvy operators are turning to a fuel management system to boost efficiency and cut fuel-related costs. A...
by Joe Heaney | Aug 29, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
When you hire an investigator to conduct a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), you’re buying assurance, confidence and peace of mind. It’s hard to put a price tag on that. It’s always prudent to watch your budget, but if you’re considering purchasing property...
by Joe Heaney | Aug 28, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
If the rising cost of fuel isn’t keeping you awake at night, you probably don’t need to use a fuel management system. But most fueling operation managers find themselves wide awake, worrying about costs and then some. Like where their fuel is going. The reality is,...
by Joe Heaney | Aug 21, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
Typically it takes two or three weeks to complete a Phase 1 site assessment. It’s an overview process, so there’s no need to allow time for in-depth scientific study. Nonetheless, the environmental professional your hire to perform the work will need to conduct...
by Joe Heaney | Aug 16, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
Preparation is the key to choosing a fuel management system that will give you the strongest performance, both right away and long term. It’s wise to bring in a fuel management expert right from the start, so you don’t miss any hidden opportunities. A company...
by Joe Heaney | Aug 14, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is designed to produce a reasonable picture of potential environmental conditions relating to a particular property. Performing this work isn’t always technically necessary, but it can significantly improve a new landowner’s...
by Joe Heaney | Aug 9, 2012 | Tanks and Fuel Management
Acquiring an automated fuel system is a significant investment, and proper implementation of your new system is critical for top performance. Choosing the right vendor can give you confidence, knowing you’re taking this step with a highly qualified professional at...
