Defining propane as a utility
January 1, 2006 By John McCoy
Beware of propane systems masquerading as a utility. The general consensus is that propane systems are treated as an unregulated form of energy in the marketplace.
Read More Understanding propane industry technologies
January 1, 2006 By LP Gas
Technically speaking, technology is a technological nightmare. Computer systems, software, hardware and e-whatevers can be difficult to learn, implement and use. On the other hand, they can be godsends — saving companies time and money while improving efficiency and productivity like never before.
Read More How do you lead the best?
December 1, 2005 By Carl Hughes
Over the past four months I have offered an approach on how to hire the best employees possible for your propane company, establishing high expectations for the qualities we seek in our workers.
Read More The gift of good employees
December 1, 2005 By Patrick Hyland
The arrival of the Christmas season begs the question that hounds Santa-loving kids from 1 to 92: Have you been naughty or nice?
Read More Why is LIHEAP being debated?
December 1, 2005 By Lisa Bontempo
For months, the Energy Information Administration has warned of this winter’s rise in home heating costs for consumers. For weeks, Congressional hearings focused on issues related to energy price, supply and infrastructure.
Read More Does your company have a target on its back?
December 1, 2005 By John McCoy
Despite a considerable effort to operate businesses safely, many companies complain that the cost of lawsuits is dragging down their ability to operate profitably.
Read More Propane growing agriculture presence
December 1, 2005 By LP Gas
The agriculture market accounts for more than 10 percent of all odorized propane sales in the United States — almost 1.5 billion gallons a year. Agriculture is a business, so for propane to be a leading agricultural energy choice, our industry must always look for new and improved technologies that provide sound business solutions for the farmer. The propane industry, through the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), is funding research and development efforts that do just that.
Read More What’s up?
December 1, 2005 By LP Gas
It should come as no surprise to propane marketers that the cost of doing business keeps going up, up and up. Industry suppliers are facing similar increases on the raw materials coming into their factory doors, resulting in higher price tags on the products they sell.
Read More 2005 State of the Industry
December 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Slightly over 35 percent of the participants in this year’s State of the Industry survey offered comments beyond the questions asked. It would be an understatement to say the comments implied that the situation was nearly untenable, and that no improvement was in sight.
Read More Bobtail efficiency: a marketer’s edge
December 1, 2005 By Randy Doyle
The subject of bobtail efficiency is always relevant to propane marketers. Educational sessions on any aspect of this subject have no problem attracting attendees and interest.
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