Faces & Places: July 2022

August 1, 2022 By LP Gas

This month, find images of industry members at the 2022 National Propane Gas Association’s Propane Expo and its Propane Days lobbying event.

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Propane Personality: Shannon Watt

July 29, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Shannon Watt, president and CEO of the Canadian Propane Association, explains how propane has a real advantage in Canada from coast to coast.

This article is tagged with Canada, Canadian Propane Association (CPA), climate change, Electrification, energy policy, Environmental messaging, propane and politics, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

4 categories to update your business data

July 28, 2022 By Christopher Caywood

Propane retailers should remember that databases deserve a refresh in the summer to keep customer and equipment information updated.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, customer relations, customer retention, retailer technology, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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In the Know: Generating revenue

July 26, 2022 By Cooper Wilburn

While a fee-based model may be slightly more expensive for propane customers, over time it should help decrease the volatility of market pricing.

This article is tagged with Cooper Wilburn, customer retention, In the Know, Mergers and Acquisitions, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, propane revenue and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LPG Spotlight: Palmer Gas & Oil

July 25, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Palmer Gas & Oil is in its fourth generation of full-time family employees. Its new facility is key to securing propane supply for harsh New England winters.

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Mid-year messages for the propane industry

July 21, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Brian Richesson highlights messages for retailers to focus on mid-year including supply concerns, the environmental condition and the Cummins engine.

This article is tagged with Cummins, Opening Delivery, Propane Days, Tucker Perkins and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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PERC: Cooking with gas is safe, affordable

July 21, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

While primarily directed at natural gas, negative media coverage about gas stoves endangers propane’s future in the residential market.

This article is tagged with Bryan Cordill, Our Energy Future, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Propane proves reliable on the farm amid unpredictable weather

July 19, 2022 By Chris Lewis

Propane marketers and their agriculture customers expect the unexpected as the number of severe weather events rises around the country.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, Deb Grooms, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Mike Newland, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane irrigation engines, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Digging into DEI

July 18, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Propane industry members offer tips to improve diversity, equity and inclusion efforts while also growing the business.

This article is tagged with Blue Rhino, customer relations, Electrification, Employee hiring, employee recruitment, employee retention, employees, Ferrellgas, hiring, Lakes Gas, marketing, UGI Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The dual challenge: Reframing the debate on energy, environment

July 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Scott Tinker shares his view on how energy access and environmental protection can coexist while at the NPGA’s 2022 Propane Days.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, Steve Kaminski and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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