Securing propane’s workforce of the future

December 17, 2018 By Brian Richesson

This year’s State of the Industry report explores how the propane industry is working to recruit young, qualified candidates to its workforce.

This article is tagged with NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane 1075 placard. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Propane industry gets a break on hours-of-service regulations

December 11, 2018 By LP Gas

Sarah Reboli, director of regulatory affairs for the National Propane Gas Association, explains the issue of hours-of-serice and what new developments mean for the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Sarah Reboli and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Your business can get involved by either hosting a Toys for Tots event or becoming a toy drop site. Photo: iStock.com/CatLane

How your propane operation can give back this holiday season

December 10, 2018 By Joelle Harms

How to avoid scams and select a charity that’s right for your business to support this holiday season.

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Retail propane company decision-makers on the panel are, from left, Ricky Hobday, Nicole Sullivan, John Weigel and Frank Edwards. Photo by LP Gas

Discussing the future of the propane industry

December 10, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Four propane retailers share thoughts on the future success and key issues facing the industry the 2018 LP Gas Growth Summit.

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Dale Delay talking about his Gallon Challenge during the 2018 LP Gas Growth Summit. Photo: LP Gas

Supply challenges and the gallon challenge

December 7, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Dale Delay of Cost Management Solutions, Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas address attendees at the LP Gas Growth Summit.

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Enbridge performs an external inspection of the pipeline near the Mackinac Bridge. Photo Courtesy of EnBridge

The propane industry’s 2018 year in review

December 6, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Brian Richesson, editor in chief of LP Gas, breaks down the notable happenings of 2018, including a look at the progressing Line 5 pipeline story.

This article is tagged with DCC, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NGL Energy Partners, NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, VW settlement, World LPG Forum and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

The EIA says propane expenditures will have little change this winter heating season. Photo: iStock.com/studioimagen

Propane heating expenditures on a steady course

November 30, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Don’t expect much change in propane heating expenditures this winter, Energy Information Administration says.

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Creating a technology ecosystem that fits your business

November 29, 2018 By Christopher Caywood

Chris Caywood, of Caywood Propane, discusses how his company’s technology strategy helps deliver on reliability, transparency and pricing.

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Was your data compromised in the latest Facebook data breach?

November 26, 2018 By Joelle Harms

What you need to know about Facebook’s latest and largest data breach.

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DiSC training was held this year at NPGA’s Propane Expo. Photo courtesy of Women In Propane and the National Propane Gas Association

Women In Propane Council examines the keys to communication

November 23, 2018 By Clara Richter

Women In Propane offers a unique training program that provides avenues for improved communication, workforce development and industry growth.

This article is tagged with A.R.M. Solutions, communication, Milissa Lord, ThompsonGas, women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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