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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.

This article is tagged with American Cylinder Exchange, EDP, forklifts, Industrial Truck Association (ITA), Mike Gioffre, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane forklifts, safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Renewable propane is a reality

July 7, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke explains why the propane industry is warming up to the renewable propane option and how to source, market and sell renewable propane.

This article is tagged with marketing, Marketing Mix, renewable energy, renewable propane, tom jaenicke and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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New tools available for propane marketers amid driver shortage

July 1, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Several resources have become available for propane retailers to grow their businesses and address the driver shortage head on.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, drivers, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NC-TEC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), truck drivers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

In the Know: Truck maintenance

June 30, 2022 By Shawn Treat

Shawn Treat from Propane Resources discusses the importance of truck maintenance and repairs – while considering shortages with labor and supplies.

This article is tagged with driver safety, fleet vehicles, In the Know, propane bobtails, propane resources, truck drivers, trucks and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Growth Summit speakers to address employee morale, engagement

June 29, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry members attending this year’s LP Gas Growth Summit will learn from speakers about how to boost employee morale and engage their workforce.

This article is tagged with Employee hiring, employee recruitment, employee retention, employees, LP Gas Growth Summit, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), Tiger Payment Solutions, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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