Federal appeals court overturns Berkeley’s natural gas ban

May 3, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled unanimously that the city of Berkeley’s ban on natural gas in buildings violates federal law.

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LPG Spotlight: Star Gas Products

May 1, 2023 By Chris Lewis

The evolution of Star Gas Products, a New York-based propane retailer, has decades-long link to tank refurbishing company.

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Major milestone: Propane industry’s largest trade show marks 75 years

April 21, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry’s largest trade show, the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.

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Celebrating propane industry anniversaries, other milestones

April 20, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Nine inductees comprised that first class of the LP Gas Hall of Fame, and 39 of the propane industry’s legends, icons and leaders have followed their path.

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2023 NPGA Propane Expo schedule, details

April 20, 2023 By LP Gas

The 2023 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo takes place April 23-25 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Make way for the 10th class of the LP Gas Hall of Fame

April 20, 2023 By LP Gas

The 10th class of the LP Gas Hall of Fame will be honored April 22 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

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Operation BBQ Relief provides the ‘healing power of barbecue’

April 20, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Stan Hays, the co-founder and CEO of Operation BBQ Relief, delivered a heartfelt overview of the nonprofit organization to propane industry members.

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High propane production, elevated inventory mark 2022-23 winter’s end

April 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

U.S. production of propane from October 2022 through March 2023 reached record highs, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly data.