Holtzman Propane consultant Randy Doyle, right, answers questions from LP Gas Editor Brian Richesson. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Randy Doyle talks Heat Pump Helper technology at Growth Summit

October 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas Editor Brian Richesson interviewed propane industry veteran Randy Doyle of Holtzman Propane about the Heat Pump Helper.

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This article is tagged with Electrification, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, LP Gas Growth Summit, Randy Doyle, residential heating, residential market, tankless water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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.

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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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Stay in touch with the building trades

August 24, 2023 By Tom Jaenicke

Homebuilders, remodelers, renovators and associated building trades continue to influence the development of residential propane load.

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This article is tagged with Electrification, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, marketing, Marketing Mix, outdoor living and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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.

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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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New York bans gas in some new buildings

June 9, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

New York has become the first U.S. state to pass legislation that bans the use of fossil fuels in new construction.

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This article is tagged with Bill Overbaugh, Electrification, New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), Richard Goldberg, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The propane industry made it through the winter heating season relatively unscathed. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Smoother deliveries, suitable supply characterize 2022-23 winter

April 25, 2023 By James Guyette

Training, education and planning are being credited for smoother deliveries and suitable supply during the winter of 2022-23.

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This article is tagged with California, crop drying, drivers, Electrification, Minnesota, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), New England, power generation, propane heating, rail, rail facility, Texas, Texas Propane Gas Association, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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A response to the not-always-friendly environmental arena

March 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

If the early part of 2023 is any indication, attacks on the propane industry – in a variety of forms – are only going to continue.

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This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Flame Blog, Blue Star Gas, Department of Energy (DOE), Electrification, Environmental messaging, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, propane appliances, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Stuart Weidie, Tucker Perkins, Washington State and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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.

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This article is tagged with clean energy, electricity, Electrification, energy market, Marketing Mix, tom jaenicke and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Blue Star Gas, PPGA join lawsuit against Washington building council

March 6, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The lawsuit challenges a Washington building council’s codes restricting the use of propane and natural gas in new residential and commercial construction.

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This article is tagged with Blue Star Gas, Electrification, Pacific Propane Gas Association, Washington State and posted in News

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Embrace ‘grid anxiety’ opportunities

January 26, 2023 By Tom Jaenicke

With rising anxiety about grid reliability, Tom Jaenicke explains why propane retailers should make power generation a part of their propane future.

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This article is tagged with electricity, Electrification, marketing, Marketing Mix, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine