As I write this column on the first day of fall, with the winter heating season knocking at our door, California is recovering from the massive destruction of summer wildfires. When it comes to wildfires, most of the propane industry – regional in nature – is immune to these types of disasters. But for those living in the dry, drought-stricken... read more
Enterprise Products Partners LP announced Carin M. Barth and William C. Montgomery joined the board of directors of its general partner, Enterprise Products Holdings LLC, on Oct. 1. Barth will serve on the board’s governance committee, and Montgomery will serve on the audit and conflicts committee. Barth is the founder and president of LB Capital Inc., a private equity firm... read more
President Obama has made reducing greenhouse gases a priority during both of his presidential campaigns, in his addresses to Congress and in his major policy speeches. During his time in office, he has implemented new rules for vehicle and fuel economy standards and appliance efficiency standards as examples of his efforts to combat global warming. His administration has considered forms... read more
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) partnered with Jenna Bush Hager, a journalist and former teacher, and the Adopt a Classroom nonprofit to donate more than $30,000 nationwide to schools that have adopted propane autogas buses. According to PERC, there are more than 7,000 school buses in 45 states that run on autogas. PERC says the trend of school... read more
Hiltz Propane Systems Inc., a company that installs bulk propane storage systems, added Kevin Bayley to its management team as director of field operations. Bayley has worked in the propane industry for more than 25 years. In his new position, Bayley will oversee all of Hiltz’s field operations to ensure profitability, safety and regulatory compliance. read more
