Energy Marketers Working
Together for a Better Future
Together for a Better Future
EMPIRE STATE
ENERGY ASSOCIATION
ENERGY ASSOCIATION
Get ready for the 8th Annual Empire State Energy Conference, taking place September 29 - October 1, 2025, at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs, NY — the premier event for New York's energy, heating, and HVAC professionals. This dynamic two-day conference delivers a powerful mix of industry insight, policy updates, strategic discussions, and high-impact networking in one of the state's most iconic destinations. Attendees will hear from leading voices shaping the future of our industry, explore the latest innovations on display, and engage in sessions designed to help grow and strengthen their businesses. Whether you're here to gain knowledge, make connections, or give back through golfing to support the ESEA Scholarship Fund, this is the event that brings it all together.
Industry leadership starts here — register now and be part of it.
| Room Rates: (Roomblock Deadline 9/6) | |||
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| Hotel Rooms | $149 / Night | Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs, NY | |
It is our understanding that your guests will be responsible for making their own reservations. They may do so by calling (518) 584-4550 or by using a hotel-provided booking link with the Group Code ESEA Or group online booking link - Holiday Inn Booking Link This will auto-populate the dates of 9/29 arrival and 10/1 departure, so guests may need to adjust dates depending on when they want to arrive/depart. |
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Looking for things to do in Saratoga Springs? Explore a curated list of local attractions, dining, shopping, museums, and more at Discover Saratoga: Things To Do.
| 8:30AM-4:30PM |
P3 Propane Training - Lunch Included |
| 9:30AM-9:45AM |
ESEA Annual Meeting |
| 9:45AM-11:00AM |
ESEA Board Meeting |
| 10:00AM-12:00PM | NORA Training - Fuel Tank Best Practices |
| 12:00PM-5:00PM | Exhibitor Table Top Setup |
| 12:00PM-5:00PM | Vendor Set Up |
| 12:30PM | Golf start
$160 Per Golfer Includes:
https://www.saratogaspagolf.com/ Proceeds to benefit ESEA Scholarship Fund |
| 12:30PM-2:30PM | NORA Training - Bioheat – Technical Tips |
| 6:00PM-8:00PM | Welcome Reception - The welcome reception includes open bar, horsd'oeuvres, food stations |
| AM | Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30AM-4:30PM |
P3 Propane Training Day 2 |
| 10:00AM-12:00PM |
NORA Training - Fuel Tank Best Practices |
| 9:00AM-5:00PM |
Exhibitor Displays |
| 9:00AM-5:00PM |
General Sessions State Update / Marathon / EMA on Federal Turning Petroleum Price Volatility into Opportunity Federated Insurance - Risk Managing Your Fleet Automotive Crashes Workforce Development Round Table |
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Lunch |
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| 1:00PM-3:00PM |
NORA Training - Bioheat – Technical Tips |
| 6:00PM-8:30PM |
Networking Reception The Bunker Saratoga Springs: food, open bar, virtual golf and darts 307 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY https://getinthebunker.golf/ |
John is Counsel at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, where he has worked as a government affairs attorney for the last fifteen years. He advocates on behalf of a range of businesses, professional associations, and not-for-profit entities. He has particular experience representing clients in biotechnology, energy, higher education, and other highly regulated industries. He also assists clients to strategize regarding the availability of and access to a variety of government funding mechanisms and other programs. Before he joined the Government Affairs department, he practiced for several years in the trial department, gaining invaluable experience honing his writing and advocacy skills by representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
He serves as ESEA's retained lobbyist, and is also an adjunct professor in the Political Science department at Roberts Wesleyan College.
As principal of the Petroccione Law Firm, LLC located in Albany, New York, Emilio has been counsel to ESEA and has represented energy marketers since beginning his law career in 1983. He is an attorney with more than 35 years of experience practicing regulatory and government affairs law before the New York State Legislature, the Governor's Office, State Agencies, and the Courts.
Emilio received his law degree from Albany Law School and a Bachelor's degree in science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is admitted to practice law before all New York State courts and the United States Supreme Court. Emilio has been a registered state lobbyist since 1986 and is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
John Levey is a consultant and educator in the HVAC industry. Starting as a helper in the 1960s he served as an Oil Driver, Service Technician, Sales Rep and Service Manager before starting his own full service oil company. After selling his fuel oil business John worked in senior management positions at the industry giants and as Director of Education for NORA.
John currently heads Oilheat Associates, Inc. a consulting firm specializing in industry education and mergers/acquisitions.
Bob has been involved in the heating oil industry since 1978 in almost every capacity. He is chairman of the Building Performance Institute (BPI) technical standards committee, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA31) committee, National President of the Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) and the current Education Director for NORA.
Brent has more than 30 years of experience in the fuel industry working in several safety management and operational roles. He has led multi-state safety programs, conducted and instructed safety training, completed safety audits, and investigated incidents across New England. On top of his safety management credentials, Brent's previous experience as the owner and operator of a fuel company allows him to apply a unique set of skills to working with employees and supervisors through interdepartmental communication.
Elaine Levin is President of Powerhouse. Powerhouse works with clients to protect profit margins and grow their business. The company focuses on price risk management using energy futures and related financial instruments. Powerhouse clients represent all sectors of the energy supply chain from producers and refiners to downstream distributors and retailers. Customers include fuel distributors offering fixed and capped prices, wholesalers seeking to protect the value of inventory, and energy users who worry the latest headline will affect their fuel bill. Powerhouse also works with natural gas marketers and electric utilities. Most recently, Powerhouse has been helping clients mange the price risk of renewable fuels and environmental credits. Powerhouse also provides education, mark-to-market software, and consulting services.
Elaine has over 30 years of experience in working worth with energy producers, refiners, marketers, and consumers executing hedging strategies. Prior to Powerhouse, Elaine was Vice President, Futures Specialist at Morgan Stanley.
She has taught the principles of price risk management to hundreds of senior energy industry executives. Elaine was the principal instructor for the highly regarded OPIS Fuel Hedging University for over 14 years. She is the current instructor of Powerhouse's Practical Hedging Course. Elaine regularly speaks to national and state energy associations on price risk management.
In 2023, Elaine was presented with the Woman of the Year Award by Women in Energy, a national association of energy professionals.
Elaine is Past President of the National Capital Area Chapter of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics. NCAC-USAEE is a non-profit organization of over 400 energy professionals in the Washington metropolitan area. The association provides a forum that fosters the exchange of ideas and promotes an improved understanding of energy economics and energy-related issues.
Elaine graduated from Marymount University in Virginia summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance.
We're excited to announce a NEW Propane Safety Training at this year's Empire State Energy Conference in Saratoga, facilitated by Brent Cammett from P3 Propane Safety!
This comprehensive 2-day training will cover essential propane safety and operational knowledge, for ALL employees including:
Participants will benefit from a combination of classroom training, hands-on instruction, and will receive certification of instruction upon course completion. Lunch is included for all attendees. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to boost your team's safety expertise and readiness!
The P3 Propane Safety Training is included in the full conference registration. If you wish to send employees to just the P3 Propane Safety Training, please fill out the P3 Propane Safety Training form below. It is $100 for each individual registration.
Please note: The money used to pay for these auction items (by the winning bidders) must be personal money only, not corporate!
