Increasing residential propane sales may mean adjusting your approach

February 8, 2013 By Tom Jaenicke

Don’t let your energy competitors, mainly electricity, continue to gain market share because you have turned your back on the challenge.

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Are you prepared for realities of litigation in CSST incidents?

February 8, 2013 By John McCoy

Much has been written in industry publications about problems associated with corrugated stainless steel tubing, which can be compromised by lightning strikes.

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Accident-free environment leads to competitive insurance premiums

February 8, 2013 By Jay Johnston

The insurance industry has had its ups and downs, and the past is littered with insurance companies that failed to make a profit insuring propane marketers.

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New strategy connects propane retailers, homebuilders at local level

February 6, 2013 By Jennifer Webb

Homebuilders are struggling. In recent years, families have chosen to stay put, choosing smaller remodeling projects rather than…

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West turns wild with extreme cold, marketers scrambling for supply

February 6, 2013 By Brian Richesson

As the bitterly cold air moved in the West, states of emergencies were declared and HOS exemptions granted, allowing propane delivery drivers to meet demand.

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Signs in Washington point to renewed focus on energy, environmental policies

February 6, 2013 By Lisa Bontempo

The hard-fought elections are over, the fiscal cliff has been avoided in the near term, President Barack Obama…

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Trade show roles changing in modern business landscape

January 14, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

Handshakes are out and thank-you emails are in. As the world quickly digitizes, more business is taking place…

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Time to refocus on the residential market

January 14, 2013 By Randy Doyle

Reversing the propane industry’s 25 percent gallon decline over the last 10-plus years is getting a lot of attention.

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Propane technology advances to cattle ranches

January 11, 2013 By James Guyette

Maintaining far-flung wells and ponds is much more efficient because of a new propane-based pumping and control system developed by Remote Well Solutions (RWS).

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Moving ahead means embracing today’s technology

January 11, 2013 By Vinny Mullineaux

Many propane marketers have yet to embrace any modern-day technology across all aspects of their operations.

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