Some retailers are forming partnerships with homebuilders to grow residential gallons. Photo: iStock.com/Justin Horrocks

4 home energy expectations propane meets

March 9, 2023 By Tom Jaenicke

Today’s typical homeowner wants energy that is productive, dependable, affordable and has minimal effect on the environment, according to Tom Jaenicke.

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LP Gas Hall of Fame introduces Class of 2023

December 13, 2022 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

Three years have passed since LP Gas announced a new group of exceptional propane leaders poised to enter the LP Gas Hall of Fame.

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Give homebuilders, remodelers some propane love

August 30, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke encourages propane retailers to stop taking homebuilders and remodelers for granted on their energy choices.

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Renewable propane is a reality

July 7, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke explains why the propane industry is warming up to the renewable propane option and how to source, market and sell renewable propane.

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Higher energy prices hurt us all

February 22, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke suggests propane retailers let their customers know that they share the pain of higher energy prices caused by inflation.

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‘Stretch codes’ threaten energy choice

January 4, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Homebuyers will ask why they should add propane if their homes are already wired solely to use electricity. Propane marketers need to be ready to respond.