Corn is the No. 1 planted crop in the United States. (Image: vovashevchuk/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Propane powers new opportunities for agricultural irrigation

July 12, 2026 By Mark Leitman

Irrigation presents an opportunity to win back summer gallons.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Blue Star Gas, California, electricity, July 2026, mark leitman, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane engines, propane generators, propane irrigation engines, propane marketers, pumps, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

NPGA alert: DOE actions to prevent incentivized fuel switching

June 5, 2026 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) issued a member alert that celebrates a win for the propane industry and its liquid fuel peers.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), electricity, government, LPG, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), residential market, Steve Kaminski and posted in News

Without grid growth, DOE says, most U.S. regions will face unacceptable reliability risks within five years. (Image: imaginima/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

DOE report reveals at-risk regions for power outages

September 19, 2025 By LP Gas

The DOE released its report on evaluating U.S. grid reliability and security to identify at-risk regions and guide federal reliability interventions.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), Department of Energy (DOE), electricity, September 2025 and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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EIA: Energy trade value between US, Mexico falls

August 14, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Lower fuel prices more than offset the increase in the volume of energy trade between the two countries.

This article is tagged with crude oil, electricity, exports, Mexico, natural gas, petroleum, propane, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

The dual-purpose, standalone fueling system from Propane Fueling Solutions allows fleets to refuel with propane autogas or recharge using propane as the energy source. (Photo courtesy of Propane Fueling Solutions)

PERC director addresses propane’s role in power generation

August 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry is staking its claim to a greater portion of the power generation market.

This article is tagged with diesel, electricity, Gavin Hale, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane marketers 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

Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

More grant funding available for ports to decarbonize using propane

April 16, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Applications for grant funding from the Port Infrastructure Development Program are available once again.

This article is tagged with Decarbonizing, Department of Transportation (DOT), diesel, electricity, forklifts, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane technology and posted in News

NYPGA leaders address climate legislation at 2024 spring conference

March 29, 2024 By Roger Rosenbaum

Speakers at the New York Propane Gas Association’s (NYPGA) spring conference focused on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

This article is tagged with electricity, Electrification, environment, New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), renewable energy, renewable propane and posted in News

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report

Tracking electric power interruptions

March 18, 2024 By LP Gas

On average, U.S. electricity customers experienced about 5 ½ hours of electricity interruptions in 2022, almost two hours less than in 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

This article is tagged with electricity, hurri, March 2024, propane market metrics, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weather and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, Propane Market Metrics

With a variety of power generation applications available today, Jim Bunsey says, propane retailers can provide “peace of mind” for customers. Photo by LP Gas staff and Tom Ledford/Ledford Productions

Propane primed for power generation

October 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

At the LP Gas Growth Summit, Jim Bunsey reminded propane retailers about how they can offer power solutions to existing customers.

This article is tagged with electricity, Electrification, generators, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, LP Gas Growth Summit, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane generators and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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