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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.

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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.

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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

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)

Propane meets energy needs amid electric vehicle transition

October 10, 2023 By Chris Lewis

The propane industry has an opportunity to demonstrate propane’s reliability as an energy source for electric vehicle recharging.

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Advanced hydronic, tankless technology is one way for propane to keep pace with electricity in the residential market. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

Space heating solution builds momentum in residential market

August 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Heat Pump Helper is a way to protect and grow propane gallons with residential consumers who have adopted the electric heat pump.

This article is tagged with Bryan Cordill, electricity, Electrification, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Doyle, Stuart Weidie, tankless water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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PERC: Grant funding allows ports to decarbonize using propane

March 31, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Ports can replace their diesel and gasoline-powered equipment with clean energy alternatives such as propane-powered port tractors, forklifts and other cargo handling equipment.

Some retailers are forming partnerships with homebuilders to grow residential gallons. Photo: iStock.com/Justin Horrocks

4 home energy expectations propane meets

March 9, 2023 By Tom Jaenicke

Today’s typical homeowner wants energy that is productive, dependable, affordable and has minimal effect on the environment, according to Tom Jaenicke.