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Home construction. Photo: iStock.com/jacomstephens

‘Stretch codes’ threaten energy choice

January 4, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Homebuyers will ask why they should add propane if their homes are already wired solely to use electricity. Propane marketers need to be ready to respond.

This article is tagged with electricity, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Marketers are raising wages to recruit the next generation of employees. Photo: iStock.com/Kris Hanke

In the Know: Shift to an opportunity mindset

January 3, 2022 By Tamera Kovacs

Propane Resources’ Tamera Kovacs addresses challenges and opportunities propane retailers face as they refocus their businesses in 2022.

This article is tagged with business plan, drivers, In the Know, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, supply, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane Personality: M. Douglas Dagan

December 31, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Suburban Propane Partners’ M. Douglas Dagan discusses renewable propane production and its future, his goals for the company and more.

This article is tagged with alternative energy, propane, Propane Personality, renewable energy, renewable propane, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

How propane persevered in 2021, worked to secure its future

December 30, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Over the past 12 months, the propane industry persevered and worked to secure its place in a clean-energy future.

This article is tagged with California and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: December 2021

December 28, 2021 By LP Gas

In December’s Faces & Places, find images of industry members at the NPGA Propane Expo, celebrating milestones and going through training.

This article is tagged with Coles Energy, faces & places, family business, Ferrellgas, Foster Fuels, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Ohio, Paraco Gas, petroleum, Propane Emergencies, Propane Expo, Young Gassers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Proctor Gas Photo courtesy of Judy Taranovich

LPG Spotlight: Proctor Gas

December 27, 2021 By Chris Lewis

Vermont retailer Proctor Gas works to educate local elementary school students about propane on what is now known as “Propane Kids Day.”

This article is tagged with education, LPG Spotlight, New England, propane, propane retailer, Vermont and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Second ‘30 Under 30’ class recognized

December 23, 2021 By LP Gas

The Young Gassers announced the Class of 2021 for its “30 Under 30” program recognizing young professionals in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Canadian Propane Association (CPA), LP Gas Rising Leaders, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Expo, Young Gassers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

In the Know: Manage the tank shortage

December 23, 2021 By Cooper Wilburn

With tank costs increasing, Cooper Wilburn of Propane Resources suggests ways propane retailers can reduce the need for cash to purchase new or used tanks.

This article is tagged with Cooper Wilburn, In the Know, propane tanks and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

High steel costs have challenged propane tank manufacturers. (Photo courtesy of Quality Steel Corp.)

State of steel 2022: Supply remains stable as prices rise

December 22, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Several manufacturers of propane tanks and cylinders provided updates in the fall about factors affecting steel supplies and pricing.

This article is tagged with cylinders, Metsa, Quality Steel Corp., steel prices, tank manufacturer, tanks, Worthington Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2021 State of the Economy: Positive vibes

December 21, 2021 By Phillip M. Perry

The economic forecast for 2022 promises a largely favorable operating environment for businesses of all sizes despite labor and supply-chain challenges.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, economics, economy, State of the Economy, supply, supply and pricing, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine