Former high jumper sets sights on autogas market growth

October 8, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Steve Whaley and his team at the Propane Education & Research Council are attacking the autogas market methodically and with data.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, autogas, Blossman Gas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Roush CleanTech, Steve Whaley and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

A crane operator prepares to remove grain bins damaged by the derecho near the town of Van Horne in east-central Iowa. Photo by Jay Christie

PADD 2 plans for residential surge this winter

October 7, 2020 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the region’s focus toward the possibility of a heavy residential load during the coldest part of the year.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, crop drying, Deb Grooms, Derek Dalling, heating season, Michigan, Ohio and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

New unloading system offers heating season solutions

October 6, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Corken’s Propane Miser rail car unloading system allows terminal operators to evacuate all of the propane from a rail car down to 0 psig.

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What to remember in propane cylinder transportation

January 29, 2019 By John Barnett

John Barnett offers important propane cylinder transportation safety reminders for retailers and their customers to remember.

This article is tagged with cylinder exchange, cylinders, John Barnett, propane cylinder exchange, propane cylinders, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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A Propane Personality: WLPGA’s Michael Kelly

August 20, 2018 By Clara Richter

Michael Kelly, chief advocacy officer for the World LPG Association, explains the propane industry’s global growth and shares why he loves his job.

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Propane sharpens edge in battle against electric heat pumps

May 9, 2013 By Tom Jaenicke

Hybrid heating systems that use high-efficiency propane furnaces and heat pump combinations are ready to take the market back from all-electric heat pumps.

This article is tagged with Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), residential, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, tankless water heaters, tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

‘King of the Hill’ leaving lasting impression on propane industry

February 1, 2009 By Brian Richesson

‘King of the Hill’ is leaving a lasting impression on the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Bruce Swiecicki, Kate Caskin, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Texas, Texas Propane Gas Association and posted in From the Magazine

Case shows importance of monitoring cathodic protection of lines, tanks

December 1, 2008 By John McCoy

On Dec. 6, 2006, an industrial explosion shook Milwaukee, leaving three people dead, 67 injured and property damages in excess of $75 million. The case received national media attention. Locally, it was considered one of the biggest news stories of the year.

This article is tagged with cathodic protection, John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, propane legal issues, Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

Editor’s note: New and Improved

November 1, 2007 By Patrick Hyland

Welcome to the inaugural issue of our new and improved version of LP Gas Magazine.

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