Livestreaming can be used to ensure a socially distanced scene exam. Photo by Sean Crawley/Safety Engineering Labs

Reevaluate your business practices to find solutions

December 30, 2020 By John McCoy

We can learn from the very difficult and unique experience of the novel coronavirus pandemic and still find a way to get the job done, says John McCoy.

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Faces & Places: December 2020

December 28, 2020 By LP Gas

In December’s Faces & Places, find images of propane industry members being celebrated for their accomplishments and good deeds.

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Implement a welcome program for new homeowners

December 24, 2020 By Cathy Pedrayes

June 2020 U.S. home sales increased by record numbers. For propane retailers, the jump means many new customers have entered your service area.

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LPG Spotlight: Kamps Propane

December 23, 2020 By Carly Bemer

California retailer Kamps Propane holds innovation and tradition in tension by offering renewable propane while staying true to the heart of the industry.

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Oberon Fuels has partnered with propane industry companies to produce and distribute DME. Photo courtesy of Oberon Fuels

Propane industry offers renewable LPG amid climate concerns

December 17, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The propane industry can play a key role in lowering the world’s CO2 emissions by offering renewable propane, which is already available today.

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Five reasons 2020 was ‘worth it’ for the propane industry

December 17, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Before we flip the 2020 calendar once and for all, let’s take a few minutes to recognize some of the propane industry’s notable takeaways from this year.

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Manchester Tank celebrated the opening of a new facility in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Photo courtesy of Beth Jones McCubbin Photography

Faces & Places: November 2020

December 16, 2020 By LP Gas

In November’s Faces & Places, find images of propane industry members giving back to their communities and opening new operations.

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The road to economic recovery will hinge on successful management of the pandemic and distribution of a vaccine. Photo: marchmeena29/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Gradual economic recovery expected in 2021

December 11, 2020 By Phillip M. Perry

Economists expect a gradual but noticeable recovery fueled by corporate profits, a strong housing market and successful rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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