LP Gas Hall of Fame celebrates 10th class of inductees

April 22, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The LP Gas Hall of Fame welcomed its 10th class of inductees during a ceremony Saturday night at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Major milestone: Propane industry’s largest trade show marks 75 years

April 21, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry’s largest trade show, the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.

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Make way for the 10th class of the LP Gas Hall of Fame

April 20, 2023 By LP Gas

The 10th class of the LP Gas Hall of Fame will be honored April 22 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

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Camelina sativa is a nonfood rotation crop that produces small, oily seeds ideal for renewable fuel production. (Photo courtesy of Global Clean Energy)

Renewable propane: Diverse players seek production pathways

April 19, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The efforts of Global Clean Energy, AmeriGas and rLPG North America represent two pathways to establish a readily available supply of renewable propane.

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Photo of Don Schultz and the safe-fill gun he designed

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Don Schultz

April 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

In reshaping Schultz Gas Service, Don Schultz developed delivery efficiency methods that benefited the company and its customers – and still are enjoyed in the propane industry today.

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LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Billy Prim

April 17, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Blue Rhino founder Billy Prim’s efforts on a national scale to put propane front and center for consumers earned him induction into the LP Gas Hall of Fame.

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Jaenicke is a staunch advocate for propane. (Photo courtesy of Tom Jaenicke)

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Tom Jaenicke

April 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Think of any job in the retail propane business, and Tom Jaenicke has probably done it during his 55-year tenure in the industry.

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Eastern Propane & Oil reflects on 90 years in business

April 13, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

New England-based Eastern Propane & Oil marked its 90th anniversary in business in 2022. The company had multiple initiatives to celebrate.

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Ahrens joined the propane industry after positions in newspapers and government. (Photo courtesy of Steve Ahrens)

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Steve Ahrens

April 12, 2023 By Jennifer Webb

Ahrens’ accomplishments and confident leadership within the industry have earned him a spot in the 2023 class of inductees to the LP Gas Hall of Fame.

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Attendees of PERC’s National Propane Education & Training Conference learned the latest about safety training methods and best practices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

PERC: Accreditation promises to overhaul safety programming

April 7, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) held its 2023 National Propane Education & Training Conference in Orlando, Florida.

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