VR training is best suited for a classroom setting where students can learn from each other. (Photo courtesy of NextWave Safety Solutions, Inc.)

Virtual reality to train proper protocol for routine propane tasks

June 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will make virtual reality safety training available to all members of the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Lyndon Rickards, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, safety, safety training, training, virtual reality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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New York bans gas in some new buildings

June 9, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

New York has become the first U.S. state to pass legislation that bans the use of fossil fuels in new construction.

This article is tagged with Bill Overbaugh, Electrification, New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), Richard Goldberg, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

States keep a watchful eye on what happens out west

June 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Like the jet stream that carries storms across the country in the heart of heating season, regulations that develop in California tend to make their way east.

This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, California, Colin Sueyres, Leslie Anderson, Opening Delivery, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Steve Ahrens, Tucker Perkins, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Western Propane Trade Show and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Cylinder exchange company finds accounting partner at the Summit

June 6, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Propane Ninja met with Gray, Gray & Gray at the LP Gas Growth Summit and learned about its division that specializes in the fuel oil and propane industries.

This article is tagged with cylinder exchange, Gray Gray & Gray, LP Gas Growth Summit, Propane Ninja, Summit Success Stories and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2022-23 winter propane consumption lowest since at least 2010

June 5, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Many propane industry members described the 2022-23 winter as mild. Now the U.S. Energy Information Administration has the data to prove it.

This article is tagged with propane consumption, propane demand, propane inventory, propane prices, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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3 insurance mistakes to avoid

June 5, 2023 By John McCoy

To reduce the likelihood of a costly error, propane marketers should understand these three pitfalls when dealing with insurance companies.

This article is tagged with accidents, insurance, John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, propane accidents, propane legal issues and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Dan Binning will retire at the end of the year after 44 years of service to the propane industry. (Photo courtesy of The Young Gassers)

Propane Personality: Dan Binning

June 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Dan Binning will retire at the end of the year after 44 years of service to the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Colorado, Colorado Propane Gas Association (CPGA), Dan Binning, New Mexico, New Mexico Propane Gas Association, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

PERC names new officers, approves funding requests

June 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Chris DeFilippo of Superior Plus will become the next chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) when it meets in July in Big Sky, Montana.