DeCarli's Propane donated tanks and fuel to those California residents effected by wildfires. Photo courtesy of DeCarli’s Propane

LPG Spotlight: DeCarli’s Propane

May 17, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

DeCarli’s Propane, a California propane retailer, aids those affected by wildfires with tank and fuel donations.

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The oil and gas shale boom has made propane more cost competitive with electricity. Photo by Harris Baker.

Calling propane businesses to prepare for the road ahead

May 15, 2019 By Randy Doyle and Mike Sloan

ICF’s Mike Sloan and propane industry veteran Randy Doyle explain why it’s time for propane retailers to prioritize and plan for the industry’s future.

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Clark, far right, working in the Caribbean during a bobtail training event. He says working in the propane industry has taken him around the world. Photo courtesy of Tom Clark

Propane Personality: RMPA’s Tom Clark

May 13, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A conversation with Tom Clark, the executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association

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Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

Propane industry still strong through past winter heating season

May 13, 2019 By James Guyette

Supply lines hold steady and customers stay cozy during the 2019 winter, which brought challenging weather extremes to retailers.

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ave you completed an audit of your safety documentation over the last 12 months? Photo: iStock.com/YinYang

What safety documents are in your filing cabinet?

May 7, 2019 By Jerry Schimmel

Having proper safety documentation is critical to protect your propane company, your customers and your employees.

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8.2 billion gallons of propane were sold in the United States during the warm 2017. Photo by Joe McCarthy

ICF report makes retailers wary of warmer weather

May 3, 2019 By Brian Richesson

More mild weather conditions in 2017 hamper propane gallon sales, according to the Annual Retail Propane Sales Report conducted by ICF.

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Propane Personality: EDP’s Tom Knauff

April 30, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A conversation with the CEO and founder of Energy Distribution Partners

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The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) held the National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in January in San Antonio. LP Gas attended the event and captured this photo of PERC’s Elena Scott, left, Stuart Flatow and Courtney Gendron. Soon after the event, Flatow announced he was stepping down as the vice president of safety and training. Photo by Joelle Harms

Stuart Flatow is stepping down, saying goodbye to PERC

April 23, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow provides his thoughts on 18 years of managing the Propane Education & Research Council’s safety and training mission.

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An online review software solution helps monitor your online reputation. Photo: iStock.com/nicoelnino

Getting the most from online reviews

April 22, 2019 By Joe Dysart

New tools and technologies, like online review management software, are available to help safeguard the reputations of propane retailers.

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Maker’s Mark is a top-shelf purveyor of fine Kentucky bourbon sold in a distinctive squarish bottle hand-sealed in bright red wax. Photo courtesy of Maker’s Mark.

Maker’s Mark better with age and autogas

April 19, 2019 By James Guyette

Propane autogas fuels popular tour buses at the Kentucky bourbon distillery, providing environmental benefits for the grounds.

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