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Final tax bill drops propane incentives Posted on 01 Nov 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Conference committee......loses Senate's deductions for buying clean-fuel cars, credits for buying hybrid and clean-fuel vehicles, and a 50 percent credit for installing clean-fuel refueling stations. Read more»

Driven to succeed Posted on 01 Nov 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

As the nation's leading producer and consumer of propane, the state of Texas has always been at the forefront of incorporating fuel use into the daily routine. Read more»

Focusing on propane’s future Posted on 01 Nov 2004 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

Keynoting the recent second annual Texas Propane Technology Forum at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio was my first real opportunity to look closely at the propane industry's research and development programs. I was impressed with what I saw. Read more»

Steeled for success Posted on 01 Oct 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Composite cylinders are on the verge of breaking into the U.S. market, but the propane industry isn't exactly steeling itself for the impact. The cylinders offer a host of advantages over the traditional steel - including a lighter weight, translucent material and a potentially more attractive and ergonomic design - but they are perceived, for now, by many industry leaders as a niche item that will appeal to a small segment of consumers. Read more»

Is it time to sell? Posted on 01 Oct 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

You may lack family members willing to line-up in a succession plan. Or perhaps you've had your fill of coping with rocketing insurance costs, government regulations and endless days topped off by late-night telephone calls from empty customers. Read more»

GAO pans pipeline safety efforts Posted on 01 Oct 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

The Office of Pipeline Safety has not yet developed a policy that defines its new, more aggressive enforcement strategy or describes how it will contribute to the achievement of its performance goals. Read more»

Red-hot steel marketplace sends tank prices surging Posted on 01 Sep 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Customers routinely expect their propane tanks to have an attractive finish and be functionally up-to-date. Yet setting new tanks can be most unsettling as surging raw material costs amid a red-hot worldwide steel market are pumping up the prices you pay for storage vessels of all sizes. Read more»

Who goes there? Posted on 01 Sep 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

The passing of Labor Day signals the end of summer and the time to beef up your work force for the rigors of another busy winter heating season. You post your trusty "Now Hiring" or "Drivers Wanted" sign outside for passing traffic to see, and maybe drop a few bucks to run a classified ad in the local newspaper. It's a simple routine that has worked for years. Read more»

Winter worries Posted on 01 Sep 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

Unseasonal weather and growing residential demand will again be key factors in the upcoming winter supply season, but record crude oil prices this summer also should be factored into this year's equation. Read more»

So, you want to make more money Posted on 01 Sep 2004 in the Current Issue categories.

There's nothing un-American about wanting to make more money. How you do it could be an issue in these times of corrupt executives, but the desire is American. Why you want to do it is not an issue; maybe it's to get rich or support a favorite charity. Read more»