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California on top again for propane sales

December 16, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson breaks down the top 10 states for propane gallon sales.

This article is tagged with California, December 2024, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Opening Delivery, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, renewable propane, Texas, Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Gas House horizontal tanks in rows. Photo by LP Gas staff

Proper propane tank placement and installation

November 28, 2024 By LP Gas

California retailer Wildhorse Propane & Appliances offers practical advice for installing propane tanks.

This article is tagged with California, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), November 2024, safety, safety column, safety signals, tank and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Kiva United Energy tabs sales director

September 11, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

David Humphreys is moving into the role of director of West Coast sales at Kiva United Energy.

This article is tagged with California, Kiva United Energy, people news, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in News

From left, John Fisher IV stands with his sons Matt and John. (Photo courtesy of Crop Management Co.)

LPG Spotlight: Crop Management Co.

July 23, 2024 By Chris Markham

Crop Management Co., a propane, trucking and agriculture company, originally started as a family-run orchard.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, July 2024, LPG Spotlight and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane protects Fisher Vineyards from grid disruptions

July 16, 2024 By Brian Richesson

When Fisher Vineyards sought a solution to power outages, it partnered with a propane marketer with the know-how to keep the winery running.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Blue Star Gas, California, electricity, July 2024, power generation, propane generators, propane marketers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

California approves rule banning spark-ignited forklifts

July 2, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The California Air Resources Board passed a new regulation that will phase out the operation of large spark-ignited forklifts beginning in 2026.

This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, CARB, Colin Sueyres, forklifts, propane forklifts, regulations, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Mike Newland of PERC, left, and Rob Fisher of Fisher Vineyards (Photo by LP Gas staff)

PERC honors Fisher Vineyards with 2024 energy award

June 20, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) presented Fisher Vineyards in Santa Rosa, California, with the 2024 Energy for Everyone Hero Award.

This article is tagged with Blue Star Gas, California, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in News

Faces & Places: April 2024

April 29, 2024 By LP Gas

See photos from the propane industry lately that include the NPGA board meeting in California and retailers supporting causes with their bobtails.

This article is tagged with April 2024, California, Eastern Propane & Oil, faces & places, Industrial Truck Association (ITA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), One-Tank, Pennsylvania, RegO and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Delta Liquid Energy promotes new vice president of business enterprises

April 2, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Delta Liquid Energy promoted Allison Platz-Velazquez to vice president of business enterprises. Robert Jacobs will retire after more than 32 years with the company.

This article is tagged with California, delta liquid energy, family business, promotion, retirement, women in propane and posted in News

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Mike Walters

April 1, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Mike Walters is recognized as one of the most respected safety and training professionals and subject matter experts in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, California, March 2024, Mike Walters, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Superior Energy Systems and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine, Hall of Fame

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