Photo 1 courtesy of the European LPG Association; photo 2 courtesy of Doug Fischer; photo 2 courtesy of Carl Whitmire; photos 4 and 5 courtesy of the Mid-States Propane Expo

August 2017: LP Gas PhotoDrop

August 28, 2017 By LP Gas

Check out a photo slideshow of some recent LP gas-related events, including the AEGPL Congress and the Mid-States Propane Expo & Trade Show.

This article is tagged with Alaska, PhotoDrop, SkyBitz Tank Monitoring and posted in Current Issue, Featured

National Park Service locations seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using propane. Photo courtesy of PERC

Propane’s role in the National Park Service

August 18, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Propane fills many needs at National Park Service locations, including for alternative fuel vehicles and mowers.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

With hydronic heating, tankless water heater installations will also serve as a backup space-heating source in homes. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Beating the electric heat pump

August 17, 2017 By James Guyette

Get a rundown on how tankless water heater technology aims to raise propane’s presence and capture lost gallons in the hard-hit residential market.

This article is tagged with Greg Kerr, James Guyette, North Carolina, North Carolina Propane Gas Association (NCPGA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, tankless water heaters, water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Preserving family culture in the workplace

August 17, 2017 By Joseph Armentano

Companies succeed when leaders value relationships, trust and respect.

This article is tagged with business, employees, family business, Paraco Gas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

LP Gas magazine a staple in propane’s history

August 14, 2017 By Brian Richesson

Letters to and from Walter O. Snelling give a personal feel to the early years of the propane industry and LP Gas magazine.

This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, Jim Renaldo, propane, propane industry, Renaldo Sales & Service, Young Gassers and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Proper grill assembly, above, is one way that consumers can follow safe practices when it comes to grilling. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Summer grill cylinder safety

August 11, 2017 By Jay Johnston

Before customers fire up the grill, consider these safety tips for refilling and exchanging propane cylinders.

This article is tagged with grilling, jay johnston, PERC, propane cylinder, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

California retailer puts energy into ag market

August 7, 2017 By Megan Smalley

When Joe Silva launched EnviroPro as a propane retailer and natural gas provider in 2012, propane seemed to him an obvious fuel source for his fleet.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, Roush CleanTech and posted in Current Issue, Featured

The propane industry is working to protect and grow one of its traditionally strong demand areas. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Facing challenges in the forklift market

August 4, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Even as forklift sales rise to record levels, propane faces market-share losses to electric.

This article is tagged with Boehlke Bottled Gas, Chad Kroening, forklift, forklift market, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Ninja, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

New PERC president prepares to listen, lead

July 31, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) promoted propane industry veteran Tucker Perkins to president and CEO.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tom Van Buren, Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Letting professionals handle gas system maintenance

July 28, 2017 By John McCoy

A little air is a big problem, and so is asking homeowners to perform certain tasks on their appliances.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 54, propane safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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