2016 CBC Becomes Effective January 1, 2017

December 27th, 2016

The State of California adopts a set of new construction codes every three years referred to as the California Building Standards Code. Read the rest of this entry »

New Flying J Travel Center Opens in Patterson

December 27th, 2016

Pilot Flying J announced the opening of its 20th California Travel Plaza in Patterson, California on December 10th. Read the rest of this entry »

EPA Issues Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018

December 13th, 2016

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the volume requirements and associated percentage standards that apply under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)program in calendar year 2017 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. Read the rest of this entry »

Kroger to Upgrade Dispensers 10,000 Fuel Dispensers

November 29th, 2016

The Kroger Co. announced last month plans to team with Wayne Fueling Systems in the upgrade of 10,000 fuel dispensers to meet new credit-card standards for EMV-chip card readers. Read the rest of this entry »

New Fred Meyer Fuel Station Opens at Happy Valley Crossroads

November 29th, 2016

Earlier this month Fred Meyer opened its newest Washington retail fueling facility. Read the rest of this entry »

$6.4 Billion Tesoro Acquisition of Western Refining Announced

November 22nd, 2016

Tesoro Corporation and Western Refining, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement where Tesoro will acquire Texas based Western.  Read the rest of this entry »

City of Pasadena Completes CNG Expansion Project

November 22nd, 2016

Earlier this month the City of Pasadena successfully completed the expansion of their Pasadena City Yards CNG Fueling facility located at 345 West Mountain Street, Pasadena. Read the rest of this entry »

Island Energy takeover of Chevron Hawaii Assets Completed

November 15th, 2016

Island Energy Services’ acquisition of Chevron’s refining, distribution, and downstream assets in Hawaii has been finalized. Read the rest of this entry »

Fred Meyer opens new Shelton Fuel Station

November 15th, 2016

Last week Fred Meyer opened its newest Washington retail fueling facility. Read the rest of this entry »

AIA Report’s Mixed Results Energy Reduction Efforts

November 8th, 2016

A recent  report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) assessing the industry’s progress in meeting AIA’s 2030 Commitment goals suggests that greater effort is needed by the architectural community. Read the rest of this entry »