Faces & Places: August 2026

August 17, 2026 By LP Gas

This month’s gallery features photos from the Great Lakes Propane Convention, Propane Days and more.

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Propane professionals again descend on Capitol Hill to promote the industry’s interests. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

Propane Days 2026 brings industry leaders to Washington for legislative advocacy

July 10, 2026 By Brian Richesson and Chris Markham

Industry members build momentum in D.C. around two familiar issues.

Shawn Dawson, fleet manager of Westerville City Schools, says the district has saved over 40 percent in cost per mile for fuel and services after switching to propane-powered buses. (Photo courtesy of Ohio Propane Gas Association)

Propane Fuels America: Ohio

December 10, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

LP Gas’ yearlong Propane Fuels America series takes a deep dive into how each state benefits from the propane industry.

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Top propane gallon seller feels pressure from state

December 6, 2021 By Brian Richesson

How ironic that the state selling the most propane gallons in 2019 has arguably the greatest threat against its propane supply and distribution source.

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Livonia-based Roush CleanTech outfits Ford’s 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 engine to run on propane. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Propane Gas Association)

Propane Fuels America: Michigan

December 3, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

LP Gas’ yearlong Propane Fuels America series takes a deep dive into how each state benefits from the propane industry.

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A crane operator prepares to remove grain bins damaged by the derecho near the town of Van Horne in east-central Iowa. Photo by Jay Christie

PADD 2 plans for residential surge this winter

October 7, 2020 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the region’s focus toward the possibility of a heavy residential load during the coldest part of the year.

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UP Energy Task Force to devise propane plan

July 8, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Michigan’s new administration is exploring alternatives to propane distribution through Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline.

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Fast-tracked Michigan legislation forms authority to oversee Line 5 pipeline tunnel

December 19, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Line 5 is a 65-year-old light crude oil and natural gas liquids pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan and serves as a key source of propane in the state and surrounding regions.

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Michigan Propane Gas Association safety training

September 3, 2018 By Clara Richter

The Propane Emergency Response Training Program class is a state-certified training program that includes classroom sessions and outdoor live-burn scenarios.

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State of Michigan, Enbridge reach Line 5 agreement

December 6, 2017 By Clara Richter

The state of Michigan and Enbridge have reached an agreement regarding Line 5, the pipeline that provides Michigan and the surrounding region with much of its propane supply.

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