Propane provides relief from the cold for construction workers. Photo Courtesy of Ferrellgas

Temporary heat leading to long-term gains

November 25, 2019 By James Guyette

Short-term propane applications at temporary sites deliver opportunities for future load demand for propane marketers.

This article is tagged with Bergquist, Gas Equipment Co., HVAC, L.B. White and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Mike Sloan, a managing director at ICF, addresses attendees of the LP Gas Growth Summit. Photo by LP Gas staff

ICF analyst urges aggressive action to grow retail gallons

November 21, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

Mike Sloan of ICF conveyed a critical message to attendees of the 2019 LP Gas Growth Summit: propane retailers must adapt, or get left behind.

This article is tagged with ICF, Jim Davis, LP Gas Growth Summit, Mike Sloan and posted in Current Issue, Featured

NFPA 58 updates to know in 2020

November 19, 2019 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg explains what propane retailers should expect from the 2020 edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58).

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58 and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane marketers should learn to embrace and prepare for the young homebuyer generation. Photo: iStock.com/Paul Bradbury

Young homebuyers are gravitating toward propane country

November 18, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Propane marketers need to embrace technology to transact with younger generations as they increasingly purchase new homes in propane country.

This article is tagged with Marketing Mix, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Amsterdam hosted the World LPG Forum and European LPG Congress this year. In 2020, LPG Week and the forum move to Dubai, and the Congress moves to Barcelona. Photo courtesy of WLPGA

2019 World LPG Forum produces industry ‘firsts’

November 15, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

The forum produced a few “firsts” this year, including the launch of LPG Week, which unites several summits, meetings and events under one umbrella.

This article is tagged with Global Technology Conference, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Provide employees with advancement opportunities to make sure a job doesn't become stale. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Planning today to secure a safer future

November 12, 2019 By John McCoy

John McCoy details why it’s important for propane marketers to apply safety measures now to prepare for what tomorrow might bring.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, propane safety, safety, safety issues and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Understanding the heart of the propane system

November 11, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner takes a look at the ins and outs of regulator design to ensure propane marketers are using this important piece of equipment safely.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, Randy Warner, regulators, safety, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp. has a combined 64,000 gallons worth of storage to fill GO Riteway's vehicles. Photo courtesy of Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp.

LPG Spotlight: Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp.

November 8, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane autogas leads the diversification push for Wisconsin marketer that aims to operate in every sector of the propane market.

This article is tagged with autogas, Chad Kroening, LPG Spotlight, propane autogas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane has secured more than $35 million for school bus projects. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

VW settlement presents untapped opportunities

November 5, 2019 By Chris Lewis

As states prepare for the next round of VW settlement funding, propane’s potential as an auto fuel has yet to be fully realized.

This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Roush CleanTech, state association, VW settlement, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane Personality: NPGA’s Peter Ferrell

November 4, 2019 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas catches up with the director of political and industry affairs for the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Personality, PropanePAC, Rick Roldan and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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