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Brian Richesson is the editor in chief of LP Gas Magazine. Contact him at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

Posts by Brian Richesson

Putting pen to paper on propane topics in Portland Posted on 30 Oct 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane and the Pacific Northwest went hand-in-hand in October when the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) held back-to-back meetings in Portland, Ore.... Read more»

Talking tanks: Manufacturers maneuver into opportunistic positions Posted on 15 Oct 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

The tanks and cylinders that contain our valuable product under pressure became a focus for us last month. Read more»

Former propane industry leader shoulders load for forklift association Posted on 01 Oct 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Brian Feehan’s propane industry past spans about 15 years, as he held key market development roles with the World LP Gas Association (in France), the Propane Vehicle Council and the... Read more»

Propane a wanted commodity in petrochemical sector Posted on 10 Sep 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

The growth in the petrochemical and export markets represents a great source of propane demand at a time when U.S. consumer propane use has fallen. Read more»

Take control of your messages to improve perceptions of propane Posted on 03 Sep 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane and popular culture haven’t exactly had a smooth marriage. Read more»

One particular quality sets propane apart from the competition Posted on 07 Aug 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

A new branding study suggests propane has an opportunity to stand apart from its energy competitors by building an emotional connection with customers. Read more»

What a new measure of appliance efficiency could mean for propane Posted on 01 Aug 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

The popular yellow EnergyGuide labels listed with many consumer appliances provide valuable operating cost and energy use information to the public. Read more»

Notes from Propane Days and industry’s latest lobbying effort Posted on 28 Jun 2013 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

Forty-one states and the Cayman Islands were represented at the ninth annual Propane Days lobbying event June 17-19 in Washington, D.C. Read more»

Growth plan awaits small marketer from Wisconsin Posted on 28 Jun 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Roland Penta planned for the propane industry centennial celebration. Carl Hughes faced strong “headwinds” and the threats to propane’s traditional markets. Read more»

Mobile crane operators perform a vital, visible role Posted on 06 Jun 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

May 26 marked the anniversary of a tragedy in the propane industry, as two Ferrellgas employees were electrocuted when their crane contacted a power line. Read more»