Jeff Stewart of Blue Star Gas becomes NPGA chair (Photo: LP Gas staff)

NPGA elects Jeff Stewart as board chairman

June 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Jeff Stewart of Blue Star Gas is the new chair of the National Propane Gas Association board of directors, as he replaces Michelle Bimson Maggi of AmeriGas.

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Propane companies unite to support renewable propane production

March 20, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

BioLPG LLC and rLPG North America partnered to support development of the renewably sourced, bioLPG-producing Cool LPG process invented by GTI Energy.

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A response to the not-always-friendly environmental arena

March 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

If the early part of 2023 is any indication, attacks on the propane industry – in a variety of forms – are only going to continue.

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Blue Star Gas, PPGA join lawsuit against Washington building council

March 6, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The lawsuit challenges a Washington building council’s codes restricting the use of propane and natural gas in new residential and commercial construction.

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Photo of NPGA panel discussing the cannabis market

NPGA panel: Cannabis market ripe for development

March 8, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The cannabis market is unique – full of promise for propane retailers but complex due to differing state regulations and no federal oversight.

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Qnergy’s Stirling engine generator is used for a remote cell tower in Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Qnergy)

Propane generators ease power outage anxieties

August 10, 2021 By James Guyette

Propane generators can ease power outage anxieties by producing a reliable energy supply when the nation’s antiquated electrical grid stalls.

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Blue Star Gas launches power division

July 12, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Blue Star Gas, based in Santa Rosa, California, established a new power division as more consumers prioritize and invest in backup power.

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Bob Barry of Bergquist leads new class of NPGA officers

June 17, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Chairman Bob Barry of Bergquist Inc. took the podium after replacing Denis Gagne of Eastern Propane & Oil to address a host of issues facing the industry.