Michelle Wicker, new CEO of the Iowa Propane Gas Association, visits Capitol Hill. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Wicker)

State propane associations welcome ‘new blood’

January 11, 2023 By Jennifer Webb

As the new year begins, several state propane gas associations are welcoming new leaders. Here’s more about their backgrounds, plans and goals.

This article is tagged with Alabama, California, Iowa, Kansas, state association, West Virginia, Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo of propane school bus courtesy of Roush CleanTech

‘Staggering’ results in first year of Clean School Bus funding

January 11, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Of the more than 2,500 buses benefiting from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program in 2022, 95 percent were for electric buses.

This article is tagged with legislation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane school buses, Roush CleanTech, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Propane retailers are paying close attention to the new technology available for their operations. (Photo courtesy of Cargas)

New frontiers: Propane leaders use technology to advance operations

January 9, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

For three propane leaders, technology is central to a vision of growth. Learn more about their planning and implementation processes.

This article is tagged with Chelsea Aiken, EDP, High Grade Gas Service, Kara Tucker, Koppy's Propane, McAdams Propane, propane software, propane technology, tank monitoring and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane terminology to know

January 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Out of gas, interruption of service, leak check, pressure test: What do they mean? Randy Warner reviews propane terminology you need to know.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, Randy Warner, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Set underground lines safely

January 2, 2023 By John McCoy

Propane marketers routinely set new systems at residential, commercial and industrial customer locations. Follow these steps to avoid striking a utility.

This article is tagged with Legal Brief, propane safety, safety, underground tanks and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: December 2022

December 30, 2022 By LP Gas

This month, find images of propane industry professionals completing company acquisitions, opening a new terminal and attending a golf benefit.

This article is tagged with Eastern Propane & Oil, faces & places, Mergers and Acquisitions, MFA Oil, Pennsylvania, Pros4Care, prostate cancer, rail terminal and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Over the past decade, the U.S. went from being a net importer of propane to a net exporter, largely due to the shale boom. (Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration)

In the Know: State of the propane industry

December 29, 2022 By Marty Lerum

To round out 2022, Propane Resources’ Managing Partner Marty Lerum reviews the past 25 years and its impact on the propane industry.

This article is tagged with electricity, In the Know, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane fundamentals, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Feller heads a global group focused on sustainability and innovation. (Photo courtesy of Gordon Feller)

Propane Personality: Gordon Feller

December 27, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Gordon Feller founded a global leadership network and knowledge-sharing platform focused on urban sustainability, connected technology and innovation.

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LPG Spotlight: San Isabel Services Propane

December 26, 2022 By Chris Lewis

San Isabel Services Propane, a Colorado retailer, implements a multi-faceted approach to retain employees.

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Propane industry 2022: A sense of normalcy returns

December 22, 2022 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson says 2022 felt a little more like normal around the propane industry. Here, he looks back on the year in propane.

This article is tagged with Electrification, Ferrellgas, LP Gas Hall of Fame, Michelle Bimson-Maggi, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane gallons, propane industry, propane markets, renewable propane, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, state association and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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