Mid-year messages for the propane industry

July 21, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Brian Richesson highlights messages for retailers to focus on mid-year including supply concerns, the environmental condition and the Cummins engine.

This article is tagged with Cummins, Opening Delivery, Propane Days, Tucker Perkins and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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PERC: Cooking with gas is safe, affordable

July 21, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

While primarily directed at natural gas, negative media coverage about gas stoves endangers propane’s future in the residential market.

This article is tagged with Bryan Cordill, Our Energy Future, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Propane proves reliable on the farm amid unpredictable weather

July 19, 2022 By Chris Lewis

Propane marketers and their agriculture customers expect the unexpected as the number of severe weather events rises around the country.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, Deb Grooms, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Mike Newland, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane irrigation engines, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Digging into DEI

July 18, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Propane industry members offer tips to improve diversity, equity and inclusion efforts while also growing the business.

This article is tagged with Blue Rhino, customer relations, Electrification, Employee hiring, employee recruitment, employee retention, employees, Ferrellgas, hiring, Lakes Gas, marketing, UGI Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The dual challenge: Reframing the debate on energy, environment

July 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Scott Tinker shares his view on how energy access and environmental protection can coexist while at the NPGA’s 2022 Propane Days.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, Steve Kaminski and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Criminal charges may accompany civil litigation

July 14, 2022 By John McCoy

A criminal charge may accompany a civil charge in high-profile incidents, according to John McCoy, who breaks down criminal prosecution risks.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, propane legal issues, safety and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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West Virginia v. EPA: Supreme Court decision bolsters propane’s position

July 13, 2022 By Steve Kaminski

The Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA provides the propane industry another avenue to challenge anti-gas rule-making at the federal level.

This article is tagged with EPA, legal, propane legal issues, Steve Kaminski, West Virginia and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Forklift safety begins with trained employees who understand their job functions. (Photo: kali9/E+/Getty Images)

Forklift safety takes center stage

July 11, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

The Industrial Truck Association’s National Forklift Safety Day highlights critical forklift safety topics that propane retailers and customers should know.