Crestwood’s new propane rail terminal in Montgomery, New York, is open and operating. Photo courtesy of Crestwood

Concerns about heating season preparations

September 15, 2017 By James Guyette

Recent mild winters and global factors spark added concerns about heating season preparations.

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A Propane Profile: Proctor Gas’ Judy Taranovich

September 8, 2017 By LP Gas

Judy Taranovich is president and owner of Proctor Gas, a position she filled after the sudden death of her husband, Jimmy Taranovich, seven years ago.

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Harvey highlights safety resources available to propane marketers

August 31, 2017 By Brian Richesson

Reinforcing consumer safety messages should be top of mind at all times for propane marketers, but these reminders become magnified in distressing situations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Photo courtesy of Paraco Gas

Preserving family culture in the workplace

August 17, 2017 By Joseph Armentano

Companies succeed when leaders value relationships, trust and respect.

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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.

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