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In the Know: Generating revenue

July 26, 2022 By Cooper Wilburn

While a fee-based model may be slightly more expensive for propane customers, over time it should help decrease the volatility of market pricing.

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LPG Spotlight: Palmer Gas & Oil

July 25, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Palmer Gas & Oil is in its fourth generation of full-time family employees. Its new facility is key to securing propane supply for harsh New England winters.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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