NPGA takes stand against fireplace rule

June 7, 2011 By Kevin Yanik

Rule would effectively ban decorative vented gas fireplaces, association argues.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, regulatory, safety, safety and training and posted in News

Hanging in the balance

December 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo

Important issues for the propane industry are near the finish line as Congress returned in December to complete its business for the year. Will they cross the finish line or run out of gas?

This article is tagged with congress, Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Labor (DOL), government, Guest column, legal, lisa bontempo and posted in Current Issue

Winter fuel outlook: A ‘yellow-flag’ warning for propane supplies

November 1, 2007 By LP Gas

Oil at $80 a barrel, double-digit economic growth in China, rising energy consumption worldwide, geopolitics and concerns about global warming were some of the issues energy officials and analysts addressed at the recent Winter Fuels Outlook sponsored by the Department of Energy and the National Association of State Energy Officials.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), government, heating season, propane industry, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, Events

To pre-buy or not to pre-buy?

September 1, 2006 By LP Gas

Weakened cash flow, price uncertainty slows spring/summer pre-buy activities

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), heating, heating season, mid-atlantic propane gas association, pipeline, propane marketers, propane resources, storage, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Current Issue

Cozy Combo

January 1, 2005 By LP Gas

Hoping to capitalize on its budding relationship with the manufactured housing industry, the propane industry is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy in a $1.3 million project to develop an affordable water heater that also warms and cools the entire house.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), heating, home heating, residential, residential market, technology, water heaters and posted in Current Issue

The price of oil dependence

May 1, 2004 By LP Gas

The little gasoline pump icon on my dashboard lit up again as I pulled off the highway en route to work one morning last week.

This article is tagged with alternative fuels, Department of Energy (DOE), diesel, propane prices and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Pipeline spills, leaks and terrorist attacks

July 1, 2002 By LP Gas

Pipeline operators may soon be required to guard against terrorist attacks as well as leaks and spills.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), government, pipelines, propane pipeline, propane safety, regulatory, safety and posted in Current Issue

Clarifying the regulation confusion

July 1, 2001 By LP Gas

Who regulates the loading, storage and unloading of fuel sent in transit? The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety & Health Administration or some state or local office? Truth is, itâ€™s not completely clear and government officials are as likely as anyone, to feel confused.

This article is tagged with bobtails, Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), hazmat vehicles, propane safety, regulatory, Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), safety and posted in Current Issue

Feds simplify home energy program

February 1, 2001 By LP Gas

Making homes energy efficient may have become programmatically simpler.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), government, NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), residential and posted in News

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