The Port of LA is using propane-powered equipment in its operations, including port tractors that run on propane. (Photo by Barry Conrad, Propane Education & Research Council)

West Basin Container Terminal cuts emissions, grid strain with propane at Port of LA

September 5, 2025 By Chris Markham

The San Pedro, California, terminal has lowered NOx emissions by 99.9 percent with propane equipment.

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Bipartisan legislation addresses propane supply

August 1, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced bipartisan legislation that he says will better secure the nation’s propane supply.

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Grants, shake-ups and the trajectory of the Trump administration

May 8, 2025 By Nicholas Edward

Nicholas Edward of the National Propane Gas Association says early appointments suggest a shift that may benefit industries like propane and other clean fuels.

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DOE plans to fund bio-based propane R&D projects

January 20, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office issued up to $23 million to support research and development (R&D) of domestic chemicals and fuels.

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DOE awards renewable propane project $3.9 million

September 17, 2024 By Chris Markham

Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology have demonstrated breakthrough technology capable of producing renewable propane from CO2.

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Supreme Court limits federal agencies’ power by overturning Chevron

August 5, 2024 By Chris Markham

In a groundbreaking 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a decades-long legal precedent that gave federal agencies power to interpret laws passed by Congress for regulatory purposes.

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DOE requests information on renewable propane

July 11, 2024 By Chris Markham

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input from industry stakeholders who produce, or are considering producing, renewable propane.

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Respond to DOE rulemakings

April 25, 2024 By Tom Jaenicke

Don’t let actions and recent rulemaking activities by the Department of Energy (DOE) force your customers to drift.

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NPGA, partners challenge DOE appliance rules with lawsuit

April 18, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) filed an initial brief against the U.S. Department of Energy in an ongoing challenge of three rules that would limit access to propane appliances.

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Rinnai urges DOE to revise proposed efficiency standards

August 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Rinnai America Corp. is calling on the U.S. Department of Energy to revise its proposed efficiency standards for residential water heaters.

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