Irish-Jones has been involved with Women in Propane, an NPGA business council, from the start. (Photo courtesy of Craig Huey Photography/NPGA)

Propane Personality: Laurie Irish-Jones

February 8, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Laurie Irish-Jones has dedicated the past 39 years to the propane industry at the Irish Companies, Women in Propane Council and New York Propane Gas Association.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), Ohio, Propane Personality, women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane retailers have options when it comes to supply sources. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

2023 Propane Suppliers Guide spotlights wholesale propane providers

February 7, 2023 By LP Gas

The 2023 Propane Suppliers Guide from LP Gas is a directory of industry contacts for sourcing wholesale propane.

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NPGA: ‘More serious opponent’ targets gas stoves

February 3, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association has 60 days to comment on the Department of Energy’s proposed rulemaking about gas stoves.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), energy legislation, legislation, Louisiana, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Steve Kaminski, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Dig into transfer bulkhead design

February 2, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg looks at how safety and technological development in the propane industry have impacted transfer bulkhead design.

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), North Carolina, propane valves, RegO, safety, Safety First column, Texas Railroad Commission and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Build propane’s presence on YouTube

February 2, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

As you put together marketing plans for 2023, make sure to include video. Start a YouTube channel for your propane company this year.

This article is tagged with digital media, marketing, technology, the digital space, video and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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In the Know: Technology boosts business value

January 30, 2023 By Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann

Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann from Propane Resources explain why implementing software can improve your propane company’s value proposition.

This article is tagged with In the Know, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, propane software, software and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Technology assists propane personnel with safety documentation

January 26, 2023 By Alex Burns

Getting back to a job site to correct errors is a huge challenge. How do you ensure your technicians get the job done right the first time?

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, propane safety, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Embrace ‘grid anxiety’ opportunities

January 26, 2023 By Tom Jaenicke

With rising anxiety about grid reliability, Tom Jaenicke explains why propane retailers should make power generation a part of their propane future.

This article is tagged with electricity, Electrification, marketing, Marketing Mix, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: January 2023

January 24, 2023 By LP Gas

This month, find images of propane industry professionals gathering for the holidays, for football and to finalize company acquisitions.

This article is tagged with Boyd McGathey, Brian Richesson, Chelsea Aiken, Connecticut, david stroupe, EDP, Joe Buschur, LP Gas Rising Leaders, New York, Ohio and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Use technology to make yourself dispensable

January 23, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Technology is an indispensable part of being dispensable. Here are four examples of how technology frees up time for more valuable activities.

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