Smith Propane & Oil’s Steve Renwick, left, welcomes Rep. Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania’s 15th District for a ride-along. Photo courtesy of Smith Propane & Oil

Faces & Places: November 2019

November 29, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from around the propane industry

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“E pluribus unum,” one out of many, must be the spirit of the propane industry. Photo: iStock.com/scyther5

Volunteerism represents a critical pillar of the propane industry

November 26, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle explores why volunteering is important to the propane industry, and how it unites and strengthens propane marketers.

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Propane provides relief from the cold for construction workers. Photo Courtesy of Ferrellgas

Temporary heat leading to long-term gains

November 25, 2019 By James Guyette

Short-term propane applications at temporary sites deliver opportunities for future load demand for propane marketers.

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Mike Sloan, a managing director at ICF, addresses attendees of the LP Gas Growth Summit. Photo by LP Gas staff

ICF analyst urges aggressive action to grow retail gallons

November 21, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

Mike Sloan of ICF conveyed a critical message to attendees of the 2019 LP Gas Growth Summit: propane retailers must adapt, or get left behind.

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NFPA 58 updates to know in 2020

November 19, 2019 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg explains what propane retailers should expect from the 2020 edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58).

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Propane marketers should learn to embrace and prepare for the young homebuyer generation. Photo: iStock.com/Paul Bradbury

Young homebuyers are gravitating toward propane country

November 18, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Propane marketers need to embrace technology to transact with younger generations as they increasingly purchase new homes in propane country.

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Amsterdam hosted the World LPG Forum and European LPG Congress this year. In 2020, LPG Week and the forum move to Dubai, and the Congress moves to Barcelona. Photo courtesy of WLPGA

2019 World LPG Forum produces industry ‘firsts’

November 15, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

The forum produced a few “firsts” this year, including the launch of LPG Week, which unites several summits, meetings and events under one umbrella.

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Provide employees with advancement opportunities to make sure a job doesn't become stale. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Planning today to secure a safer future

November 12, 2019 By John McCoy

John McCoy details why it’s important for propane marketers to apply safety measures now to prepare for what tomorrow might bring.

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Understanding the heart of the propane system

November 11, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner takes a look at the ins and outs of regulator design to ensure propane marketers are using this important piece of equipment safely.

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Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp. has a combined 64,000 gallons worth of storage to fill GO Riteway's vehicles. Photo courtesy of Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp.

LPG Spotlight: Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp.

November 8, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane autogas leads the diversification push for Wisconsin marketer that aims to operate in every sector of the propane market.

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