Winter 2020-21: Lessons to learn about supply and pricing

April 14, 2021 By LP Gas

Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal discusses the heating season of 2020-21, highlighting factors that led to upward pressure on propane pricing.

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Sail Energy operates retailers across five states, including Maine’s Murray-Heutz Oil & Propane. Photo courtesy of Sail Energy

LPG Spotlight: Sail Energy

February 23, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Energy company Sail Energy developed sophisticated coronavirus protocols to ensure customers’ and employees’ health and safety across the Northeast.

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Proper ventilation combats COVID-19 spread in workplaces

January 8, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers guidance to help workplaces optimize building ventilation during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Year-end legislation proves beneficial for propane

January 5, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry claimed several victories in major year-end COVID-19 relief and appropriations legislation signed into law Dec. 27, 2020.

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Livestreaming can be used to ensure a socially distanced scene exam. Photo by Sean Crawley/Safety Engineering Labs

Reevaluate your business practices to find solutions

December 30, 2020 By John McCoy

We can learn from the very difficult and unique experience of the novel coronavirus pandemic and still find a way to get the job done, says John McCoy.

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Infrastructure: friend or foe of propane retailers?

December 21, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane-related infrastructure gained much attention in LP Gas magazine in recent months. A three-month look at propane supply…

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Propane retailers adjust to change in 2020

December 8, 2020 By Brian Richesson

The state of the U.S. propane industry in 2020 can be measured in part by the strength of COVID-19’s grip on the nation and the world.

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Mike Hayden, second from left, joined a panel discussion in 2016. Photo: LP Gas staff

Past LP Gas Growth Summit attendees reflect on event

November 30, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Past summit attendees spoke about their experiences at the event and how they have leaned on their partners in a time when gathering may not be an option.

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What the propane industry is saying about COVID-19

November 27, 2020 By LP Gas

LP Gas editors and content producers are sharing information from their conversations with propane industry members in a state-by-state timeline.

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The essential nature of the industry has kept gallons flowing, but navigating a pandemic requires business acumen. Photo: JennaWagner/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Industry experts weigh in on approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic

November 10, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

We asked propane industry experts to share what they’ve learned so far and offer suggestions about managing these unprecedented times.

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