Take control of your messages to improve perceptions of propane

September 3, 2013 By Brian Richesson

Propane and popular culture haven’t exactly had a smooth marriage.

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Fire pits, fireplaces and grills heating up ‘the new backyard’

August 13, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

Modern Gas customers are shopping for lifestyle products to make their homes more visually appealing and comfortable.

This article is tagged with fireplaces, grills, heating, Mike Hopsicker, Modern Gas, outdoor living, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI), tom jaenicke and posted in Current Issue

Deferred-payment system elevates attraction of propane startup

August 9, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

Jim Deiter Jr. looked into expanding his fuel oil delivery business into propane about 10 years ago, but he ventured into security systems at that time instead.

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New propane products, old standbys offer new opportunities for marketers

August 9, 2013 By Tom Jaenicke

Many of your long-term customers are well aware of what a stormproof home meant for them from the standpoint of security, comfort and reliability.

This article is tagged with Generac, marketing, Marketing Mix, propane generators, tom jaenicke and posted in Current Issue

New propane tank processor addresses disposal of 20-pound cylinders

August 7, 2013 By LP Gas

Safety concerns associated with the disposal of 20-pound propane cylinders lead most scrapyards to refuse the tanks. And…

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Distinction exists between placing gas system into service, in operation

August 7, 2013 By John McCoy

The 2012 edition of NFPA 54 discusses in specific language what needs to be done following an interruption of service or out-of-gas call.

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One particular quality sets propane apart from the competition

August 7, 2013 By Brian Richesson

A new branding study suggests propane has an opportunity to stand apart from its energy competitors by building an emotional connection with customers.

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What a new measure of appliance efficiency could mean for propane

August 1, 2013 By Brian Richesson

The popular yellow EnergyGuide labels listed with many consumer appliances provide valuable operating cost and energy use information to the public.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), emissions, government, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA and posted in Current Issue

Safety in your backyard: Some situations all too real

August 1, 2013 By Jay Johnston

Throughout my career as an insurance agent and safety advocate, I have struggled with local complacency in the propane industry when it comes to safety.

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Salesman’s journey to start California company no easy road

July 19, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

Chuck Kinnie, at 50, finds himself without a job and less than $15,000 in retirement savings. Find out how he founded a propane company in California.

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