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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

Independence Propane names director of sales Posted on 14 Jul 2023 in the News categories.

Independence Propane hired John Cepiel as director of sales. He brings over 25 years of propane industry experience to the southeastern Pennsylvania company. Read more»

Propane Days returns to congressional offices for in-person meetings Posted on 11 Jul 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

The National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Propane Days advocacy event in Washington, D.C., returned to in-person meetings for the first time since 2019. Read more»

New PERC webpage showcases autogas solutions for fleets Posted on 28 Jun 2023 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched a new webpage dedicated to educating delivery fleets on the ways propane autogas can help fleet owners with their service and sustainability. Read more»

Autogas lineup exists now for propane operations Posted on 16 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Propane marketers interested in fueling their fleets with propane autogas have a variety of vehicles to consider today for their operations. Read more»

NPGA elects Jeff Stewart as board chairman Posted on 15 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Jeff Stewart of Blue Star Gas is the new chair of the National Propane Gas Association board of directors, as he replaces Michelle Bimson Maggi of AmeriGas. Read more»

Storage opportunities sought through farm bill, CFATS program Posted on 12 Jun 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

During the Propane Days lobbying event last week in Washington, D.C., issues discussed were related to the supply and pricing of propane. Read more»

Sustainable fleets report: Propane posts lowest fuel cost Posted on 08 Jun 2023 in the News categories.

Here are findings from the annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, authored by clean technology consulting firm Gladstein, Neandross & Associates. Read more»

States keep a watchful eye on what happens out west Posted on 08 Jun 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Like the jet stream that carries storms across the country in the heart of heating season, regulations that develop in California tend to make their way east. Read more»

Communicate driver policies to employees Posted on 07 Jun 2023 in the News categories.

Federated Insurance is reminding propane marketers to carry written driving policies that are communicated regularly to all drivers at the business. Read more»

2022-23 winter propane consumption lowest since at least 2010 Posted on 05 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Many propane industry members described the 2022-23 winter as mild. Now the U.S. Energy Information Administration has the data to prove it. Read more»