Weather. Energy competition. Consumer conservation. The economy. The propane industry has faced frequent obstacles in recent years, forcing many marketers to take action, adapt to changing times and discover new ways to grow gallons – or simply survive. But another issue has been snaking through the industry’s underbelly, with the potential to make business even more difficult for marketers. It... read more
From autogas and boat motors to lawn care and weed control, there are a number of exciting opportunities developing for propane. But, as the North Carolina Propane Gas Association’s (NCPGA) John Jessup says, the industry needs to raise its profile so legislators can support these opportunities and consumers can buy into them. Simply telling legislators and consumers about propane’s potential... read more
South Dakota confirms that an explosion does not always equal negligence. There is a well-known concept in the law that just because there is an accident or injury, it does not follow that someone was negligent. This concept was recently borne out in the South Dakota case of Cashman v. Van Dyke. In this case, Van Dyke came home on... read more
The research and development pipeline at the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is beginning to produce advanced propane technology products at a rate that warrants stronger emphasis on commercialization. In other words, selling these products in the marketplace. After an initial funding delay, the second generation of technology training, Marketer Technology and Sales Training (MTST), is being launched. One... read more
A Wisconsin entrepreneur recently launched a medical paratransit service, working with Alliance AutoGas partners Charter Fuels and The Motor Company to convert his Ford E-350 van to propane autogas. Although Tom Tarmann is currently operating part-time as he transitions to his new venture, Tarmann says he is already saving hundreds of dollars per month by running his service vehicle on... read more
Sustainability is a big buzzword in the propane industry these days. read more
Bob Goodrich’s workday didn’t always start at 8 a.m. And, like many propane marketers, his workday didn’t always end at a convenient hour. But it’s a safe bet few marketers in propane’s 100 years ever started their days as early as Goodrich did in his first years operating Missouri-based Goodrich Gas Inc. “Bob used to wake up at 3 o’clock... read more
Inergy is planning to move forward later this year with a large-scale propane storage project in New York that was originally scheduled for completion in 2010. read more
The Propane Education & Research Council was represented at the World LP Gas Forum this week in Bali, Indonesia. read more
Roush CleanTech unveiled a propane autogas fueled shuttle bus converted by its newest industry partner, Green Alternative Systems, at the 2012 BusCon Expo. read more
