Servicing out-of-gas calls

March 3, 2020 By John McCoy

John McCoy explains common mistakes that occur when addressing interruption-of-service calls and how these errors can lead to costly legal claims.

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AmeriGas, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is the largest retail propane company in the United States. Photo courtesy of Ed Richesson

Propane Personality: AmeriGas’ Michelle Bimson Maggi

February 28, 2020 By Brian Richesson

A member of the AmeriGas executive management team, Michelle Bimson Maggi leads the law department’s lawyers and professionals.

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LPG, electricity partner well

February 27, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Propane retailers should play offense and point out the weaknesses of an electric-only world versus a propane partnership with electricity.

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Photo courtesy of Georgia Propane Gas Association

Faces & Places: February 2020

February 25, 2020 By Sarah Peecher

A gallery of photos from events around the propane industry

This article is tagged with Eastern Propane & Oil, Ed Varney, Gas Equipment Co., LP Gas Growth Summit, RegO, Rutherford Equipment, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

LPG Spotlight: Sweetwater Propane

February 24, 2020 By Rich Morahan

Secured tank monitoring program helps a propane retailer in southeastern Pennsylvania manage its fuel supply and cash flow.

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In the Know: Communicating effectively with employees

February 20, 2020 By Tammy Day

Is there really such a thing as a generation gap? Tammy Day offers insight on best communication practices for employees of all generations.

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PHMSA finalizes pipeline safety rules

February 17, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

PHMSA transmitted three final rules to strengthen the safety of more than 500,000 miles of onshore gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines.

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Marketers are raising wages to recruit the next generation of employees. Photo: iStock.com/Kris Hanke

Women, young leaders see new opportunities in propane industry

February 14, 2020 By Elizabeth Greenaway

Women in leadership positions and the up-and-coming generation are bringing education, wellness and recruitment initiatives to the industry.

This article is tagged with Bridget Kidd, Christina Armentano, Jesse Lord, Leslie Anderson, Marshall Excelsior Co. (MEC), New England, Northeast, Paraco Gas, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), state association, Steph Hennen, Will Fabrizio, women in propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Security protocol tightens at certain propane facilities

February 11, 2020 By LP Gas

The DHS tightened security measures for propane and other chemical facilities subject to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program.

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Henry County Schools made the propane switch in 2019. Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

Atlanta school district invests in autogas

February 10, 2020 By LP Gas

Henry County Schools in Atlanta is replacing an aging diesel fleet with propane autogas school buses to reduce emissions and lower maintenance costs.

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