Wilson Oil & Propane acquires Harris Comfort

January 19, 2026 By Brian Richesson

In looking to expand its footprint across southeastern Pennsylvania, Wilson Oil & Propane acquired Harris Comfort.

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Propane heats up the competition as electric heat pumps gain ground

October 28, 2025 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke encourages readers not to let electricity undermine propane when it comes to home heating.

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Innovations in propane-powered compressor technologies

July 17, 2025 By Gordon Feller

The increasing demand for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly refrigeration and HVAC systems has spurred significant innovations in compressor technologies.

This article is tagged with compressors, HVAC, refrigerants, refrigeration, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog

F.W. Webb expands New York facility

June 25, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The new facility is more than four times the size of the previous wholesale location.

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Navien launches event showcasing new HVAC and water treatment products

May 28, 2025 By LP Gas

Navien launched its United States and Canada roadshow on March 27 at Brewery X in Anaheim, California.

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Photo: Pennsylvania Petroleum Association

PPATEC graduates prepare for industry careers

March 31, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

Sixteen students have recently graduated from the HVAC & Energy Professional Program at the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC).

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PERC Technical School Grant Program selects recipients

December 12, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Propane Education & Research Council selected the 2024 award recipients for its Technical School Grant Program.

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Source: Gray, Gray & Gray 2024 propane industry survey

Propane marketers diversify into home services

September 24, 2024 By LP Gas

Marty Kirshner, a partner and head of the Energy Practice Group at Gray, Gray & Gray, says he’s not surprised to see plumbing near the top of the new products or services propane retailers are considering in 2024.

This article is tagged with Gray Gray & Gray, HVAC, Marty Kirshner, plumb and posted in Propane Market Metrics

The September 2024 graduates of the PPATEC HVAC & Energy Professional Program celebrate their graduation. (Photo courtesy of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association)

PPATEC September 2024 program graduates enter workforce

September 23, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) graduates will pursue careers in the HVAC and energy industry.

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Photo of the PPATEC March 2024 graduates courtesy of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association

PPATEC March 2024 program graduates enter workforce

April 25, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Nine individuals graduated from the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center’s (PPATEC) HVAC & Energy Professional Program.