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Letter to the Editor Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

In the September 2007 issue of LP Gas, columnist Jay Johnston questioned the safety of wrapping cylinders with plastic sleeves. Sadly, Mr. Johnston recited a propane grill accident that had no apparent connection to the use of a plastic sleeve. Read more»

Market research shows builders and renovators are key industry targets Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the News categories.

Involvement in Energy Decision; Current Energy Recommendations Read more»

State of the Industry Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

What are the critical challenges facing propane retailers, and how are they being addressed? Read more»

Honors, promotions, new hires: December 2007 Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the News categories.

FACTOR Inc. Matthew D. Ziehme has been appointed to vice president of development at FACTOR Inc., a developer of software solutions and a division of W.R. Hess Co. Ziehme will... Read more»

Nichols’ LP Gas Service Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

Tom Nichols had little choice. Working in the electronics industry, he had to embrace technology and adapt to change, or the world and his competitors would pass him by. Read more»

Propane on DHS chemical list for 2008 Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the News categories.

Propane is one of 325 substances included in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's final list of chemicals that will be subject to heightened anti-terrorist security measures beginning in 2008. Read more»

Propane industry news roundup: November 2007 Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the News categories.

British Petroleum and several of its subsidiaries have agreed to pay $373 million in fines to settle multiple violations, including $303 million from charges that it attempted to manipulate U.S. propane prices in 2004, according to the United States Department of Justice. Read more»

Winter fuel outlook: A ‘yellow-flag’ warning for propane supplies Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

Oil at $80 a barrel, double-digit economic growth in China, rising energy consumption worldwide, geopolitics and concerns about global warming were some of the issues energy officials and analysts addressed at the recent Winter Fuels Outlook sponsored by the Department of Energy and the National Association of State Energy Officials. Read more»

Trends point to flat consumption overall for LPG Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the News categories.

An analysis of energy consumption in U.S. households points to flat propane sales, according to the Virginia-based research firm Energy and Environmental Analysis Inc. Read more»

Climate of Change Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

The propane industry needs to take a stance on greenhouse gas emissions or risk being excluded from the national debate about sweeping energy regulation changes. Read more»