Stephanie Hennen of Lakes Gas with Nick Virchow of Anova, left, and Austin Wicker of NPGA. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Recruiting tomorrow’s leaders – today

May 14, 2024 By Chris Lewis

Propane industry organizations seek to attract and retain the next generation of professionals.

This article is tagged with Anova, Lakes Gas, May 2024, millennials, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Young Gassers. Nick Virchow and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Michelle Bimson Maggi joins Ferrellgas as VP of corporate affairs

May 13, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Michelle Bimson Maggi joined Ferrellgas’ leadership team as vice president of corporate affairs. She will oversee several departments, including safety.

This article is tagged with Ferrellgas, Michelle Bimson-Maggi, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), people news, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane retailers, Top Propane Retailers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

LP Gas Hall of Famers bring their stories to the stage

May 10, 2024 By Brian Richesson

A Hall of Famer’s induction speech is often a memorable event. It’s a way for everyone to relive defining moments in one’s career and feel life’s many emotions.

This article is tagged with Blue Flame Blog, LP Gas Hall of Fame, LP Gas Rising Leaders, Opening Delivery and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Steve Whaley talks autogas at the 2021 LP Gas Growth Summit. Photo by LP Gas staff

Blue Bird’s Steve Whaley targets alternatives to diesel

May 9, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Steve Whaley joined Blue Bird from the Propane Education & Research Council, where he served as the director of autogas business development.

This article is tagged with Blue Bird, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane school buses, Roush CleanTech, Steve Whaley and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Propane Personality: Colin Sueyres

May 9, 2024 By Chris Lewis

For nearly 20 years, Sueyres had various state and federal government roles while acquiring extensive experience in energy, natural resources and water policy.

This article is tagged with Colin Sueyres, May 2024, Nevada, Propane Personality, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Western Propane Trade Show and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Training requirements, recommendations for 2024

May 9, 2024 By Paul Craver

Review the required and recommended safety training that will help keep your company in compliance and reduce regulatory risk.

This article is tagged with April 2024, Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), Department of Transportation (DOT), P3 Propane Safety, safety, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Icom North America collaborates with General Motors

May 6, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Icom North America, a provider of alternative fuel systems, tanks and components, has secured distribution agreements with General Motors.

This article is tagged with autogas, engines, fleets, General Motors, Icom North America, OEM, renewable propane and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

In these applications, 85 percent of the propane is used for space heating, 12 percent for water heating, 3 percent for cooking and 1 percent for clothes drying. (Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ResStock dataset/February 2024)

Propane consumption by end use in residential buildings in the US

May 6, 2024 By Michael Sloan, Neha Jain and Lina Osorio Copete

Across the U.S., propane is primarily used for space heating with moderate usage for cooking, water heating, clothes drying and outdoor living applications.

This article is tagged with ICF, May 2024, propane market metrics and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, Propane Market Metrics