Stephen Heffron of Ray Energy encourages propane retailers to assess their supply needs and address gaps before the winter. (Photo by Joe Mulone Photography)

Winter preview: Steady as it goes

September 13, 2022 By James Guyette

With winter approaching, propane retailers elevate heating season marketing strategies amid domestic and global influences.

This article is tagged with Europe, heating, heating season, Proctor Gas, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Respondents report raising wages by 12 percent on average since 2020. (Photo by Drew Amundson)

LP Gas wage survey gauges industry response to labor pressures

September 9, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Results of our wages and benefits survey are intended to help propane retailers benchmark their offerings in a disruptive labor market.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christensen Inc., Christina Armentano, Christopher Caywood, Paraco Gas, Propane Ninja and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Enterprise plans expansion projects in Permian Basin

September 7, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Enterprise Products Partners plans to add two natural gas processing plants and expand a natural gas liquid pipeline system in the Permian Basin.

This article is tagged with Enterprise Products Partners, Europe, midstream, natural gas liquids, natural gas processing, NGL pipelines, Permian Basin and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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Tips to market propane to the millennial homebuyer

September 6, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Millennials have infiltrated the homebuying market. Here is why propane retailers should market to these potential customers.

This article is tagged with marketing, millennials, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane retailers, residential heating market, residential propane, Top Propane Retailers, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

NPGA webinar covers crop progress, propane supply forecasts

September 5, 2022 By Brian Richesson

National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) webinar participants spoke about the progress being made with the corn crop and presented propane supply forecasts.

This article is tagged with agriculture, crop drying, Europe, fractionation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), natural gas liquids, petrochemicals, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane exports, propane inventory, propane supply and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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Avoid contractual loopholes

September 2, 2022 By John McCoy

Contractual indemnity may not fully protect your business. John McCoy explains the process with a recent lawsuit filed in a Pennsylvania court.

This article is tagged with insurance, John McCoy, lawsuits, legal, Legal Brief, liability, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, Pennsylvania, propane legal issues and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Give homebuilders, remodelers some propane love

August 30, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke encourages propane retailers to stop taking homebuilders and remodelers for granted on their energy choices.

This article is tagged with clean energy, community relations, construction professionals, marketing, Marketing Mix, tom jaenicke, Top Propane Retailers, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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In the Know: Boost sales of propane-powered appliances

August 29, 2022 By Tammy Day

Propane marketers can capture more gallon sales through appliances, according to Tammy Day, marketing and communications director for Propane Resources.

This article is tagged with gallon growth, In the Know, propane appliances, propane gallons, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Communicate effectively with email

August 25, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Communicating with customers though email isn’t going away. Find out how to convert more propane customers with the right email messaging.

This article is tagged with communication, community outreach, digital media, Environmental messaging, marketing, rebranding, the digital space and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

LPG Spotlight: Phillips Energy

August 23, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Virginia propane retailer Phillips Energy is dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, surpassing $100,000 in donations in nine years.

This article is tagged with community outreach, LPG Spotlight, marketing, Phillips Energy, Virginia and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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