Moody’s expects 2020 to be the first year of a strong residential construction recovery led by single-family homes. Photo: jhorrocks/E+/Getty Images

Expect happy consumers but slowing economic growth in 2020

January 7, 2020 By Phillip M. Perry

Full employment and a robust housing market are supporting a decent economy, but uncertainty is building in the nation’s boardrooms.

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About 33 percent of all energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States is from the production of electric power, according to the Energy Information Administration. Photo: xuanhuongho/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

When emotions drive energy policy

January 3, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke examines the decarbonization push across the country and where the movement will leave the propane industry.

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Underpriced imports of steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand have squeezed U.S. producers’ sales and profits. Photo: iStock.com/Joe_Potato

PHMSA issues safety advisory notice

January 2, 2020 By LP Gas

The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published an advisory regarding propane cylinders.

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The Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas associations will host the Mid-States Propane Expo on June 8-11, 2020, in Branson, Missouri. Photo courtesy of Missouri Propane Gas Association.

2019 State of the Industry: State of the state associations

December 31, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Changes in the propane industry compel state association leaders to contemplate challenges and opportunities within their operations.

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The train is built mostly out of repurposed propane supplies and equipment. Photo courtesy of Robert Coffman

LPG Spotlight: Appalachian Propane

December 30, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Learn how a unique branding project puts a West Virginia marketer on track to draw a crowd from far and wide to its operation.

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Letting customers know your limits regarding heating in unoccupied homes helps prevent problems for them and protects you in the event of a claim. Photo: MaryCory H/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Winter brings unique challenges to propane marketers

December 27, 2019 By John McCoy

John McCoy offers advice propane marketers should keep in mind to avoid legal claims related to heating seasonal homes in the winter.

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In North Carolina, LP Gas saw firsthand how RegO Products manufactures flow control products for the LPG industry. The company announced a multimillion-dollar expansion of its U.S. manufacturing capacity at its facility in Whitsett. The expansion focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and increasing machine throughput across manufacturing lines. Pictured here are, from left in the back row, RegO’s Chad Thomas, Mark Dirks, Bob Paul, Michael Lucas and Jason Clark; front row, from left, LP Gas’ Brian Kanaba and Brian Richesson. Photo courtesy of RegO Products

Faces & Places: December 2019

December 24, 2019 By LP Gas

A gallery of photos from around the propane industry

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This is a 20-pound cylinder with an OPD valve and face seal that is in good condition. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council.

2020 NFPA 58 requires face seal inspection

December 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Changes to NFPA 58 in 2020 require propane marketers to inspect the face seal on overfill protection device valves on propane cylinders.

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Agricultural producers and irrigation customers can utilize the new engines. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

PERC, IIS partner on engine aimed at multiple markets

December 20, 2019 By LP Gas

Collaborative effort between the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and Industrial-Irrigation Services (IIS) results in options for agricultural and industrial applications.

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Managing workload effectively around the holidays

December 19, 2019 By Tammy Day

Propane Resources’ Tammy Day offers a few tips to propane marketers regarding how to manage heavy workloads during the holiday season.

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