Rising electricity costs and grid resilience concerns should boost propane’s standing. (Photo: imaginima/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Electrification and the future of energy security

August 18, 2026 By Austin Wicker

State energy security plans at odds with expanding external policies.

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This article is tagged with August 2026, Department of Energy (DOE), electricity, Electrification, emissions, energy policy, greenhouse gas emissions, Hurricane Helene, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), natural gas, NPGA, power generation, propane industry, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Retailers are facing challenges in the residential market, though emerging energy policy concerns favor propane. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

Propane at a crossroads: Forecasting the industry through 2035

May 22, 2026 By Randy Doyle and Michael Sloan

Industry forecast updated through 2035 reveals market challenges, avenues for growth.

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This article is tagged with agriculture, autogas, autogas market, autogas school bus, Blue Bird, bobtails, commercial, Decarbonizing, Electrification, emissions, energy policy, ICF, May 2026, Mike Sloan, OEM, power generation, propane industry, propane market, propane sales, Randy Doyle, residential heating, residential propane, Roush CleanTech, shale gas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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How state and local governments can promote propane use

December 30, 2025 By Gordon Feller

Five strategic steps for state and local governments to promote propane use.

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This article is tagged with autogas, December 2025, energy policy, Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), power generation and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Canadian prime minister’s energy agenda could benefit oil, gas, propane

October 13, 2025 By Gordon Feller

Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on a bold, surprising transformation of Canada’s energy landscape.

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This article is tagged with Canada, crude oil, diesel, Electrification, energy, energy policy, exports, fossil fuels, gasoline, government, liquefied natural gas (LNG), LPG, natural gas, natural gas liquids, NGLs, propane, propane distributors, propane infrastructure, propane marketers, propane production, propane retailers, propane supply, renewable energy, tariffs and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Grants, shake-ups and the trajectory of the Trump administration

May 8, 2025 By Nicholas Edward

Nicholas Edward of the National Propane Gas Association says early appointments suggest a shift that may benefit industries like propane and other clean fuels.

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This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), energy policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), government, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), propane exports, propane marketers, propane retailers, regulatory, renewable propane, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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5 propane industry questions for 2025

January 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

It’s natural to wonder what the next 12 months will hold for each of us, but what about for the propane industry? Here are five questions to ponder.

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This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), congress, energy policy, gallon growth, leadership, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nexio, Opening Delivery, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), regulations and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Propane Personality: Shannon Watt

July 29, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Shannon Watt, president and CEO of the Canadian Propane Association, explains how propane has a real advantage in Canada from coast to coast.

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This article is tagged with Canada, Canadian Propane Association (CPA), climate change, Electrification, energy policy, Environmental messaging, propane and politics, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Propane retailers respond to presidential election outcome

November 9, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Now that Donald Trump will be the next president, retailers are eager to see how a Trump administration impacts their businesses and the propane industry.

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This article is tagged with Blue Flame Blog, Donald Trump, election, energy policy, fossil fuels, government, Hillary Clinton and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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Get out and vote

November 7, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Take control of the moment Nov. 8, and express your fundamental American right to vote. The future of America – and the future of your propane business – may depend on it.

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Presidential election full of vitriol, lacking depth in energy discussion

October 20, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

In the presidential debates, the candidates finally weighed in on energy policy with some depth near the end of the second one.

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This article is tagged with Donald Trump, election, energy policy, Hillary Clinton, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and posted in Blue Flame Blog