The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Southeast Propane Alliance)

Training the next generation: SEPATEC’s five-year workforce mission

July 20, 2026 By Keith Loria

SEPATEC marks five years of tackling propane’s workforce and safety challenges through hands-on education.

Aaron Huizenga on the power of self-awareness

July 19, 2026 By Aaron Huizenga

Self-awareness is a powerful leadership tool, but do you truly know how others perceive your strengths and weaknesses?

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Four strategies for writing an effective self-assessment

July 18, 2026 By Kelly Bosak

Self-assessment is a powerful tool for professional growth, whether part of a formal review or personal practice.

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Mental health leadership in the propane industry

July 17, 2026 By Chris Markham

How one propane retailer encourages his team members to share about their struggles with him.

This article is tagged with Conger LP Gas, Dan Richardson, health, July 2026, mental health, propane industry, workplace safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Rising Leader Rewind: Sarah Knight

July 16, 2026 By LP Gas

We caught up with 2017 LP Gas Rising Leader recipient Sarah Knight, now director, corporate affairs at Ferrellgas.

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Using artificial intelligence to create videos can be an effective and affordable tool for propane retailers looking to expand their marketing efforts. (Image: Kulpreya Chaichatpornsuk/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

An AI primer for propane retailers

July 16, 2026 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood explains AI from the ground up, sharing lessons learned from implementing machine-learning tools in his own business.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), Christopher Caywood, Guardian Propane Partners, July 2026, propane marketers, propane operations, propane retailers, retailer technology and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Rising Leader Rewind: Josh Kasprzak

July 15, 2026 By LP Gas

We caught up with 2019 LP Gas Rising Leader recipient Josh Kasprzak, now executive vice president at Texas Star Propane and Matador Gas & Power.

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Enerco Group’s universal mounting solution speeds HeatStar unit heater installations

July 14, 2026 By LP Gas

The Expediter from Enerco Group Inc. is a universal mounting solution designed to simplify installation of HeatStar unit heaters.

This article is tagged with Enerco Group, heaters, July 2026 and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, New Products

Why propane tractors could finally make a comeback

July 13, 2026 By Keith Loria

Project aims to bring OEM propane-powered tractors to agriculture for the first time in more than 50 years.

This article is tagged with agriculture, fleets, July 2026, Mike Newland, OEM, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane engines, propane industry, propane marketers, Southwest Research Institute and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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

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