Applications open for 2022-23 NPGF Scholarship Fund

December 15, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Foundation Scholarship Fund (NPGF/SF) is kicking off its 2022-23 scholarship program on Dec. 15, 2021.

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NPGA director explains new entry-level driver training regulations

December 14, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is implementing new entry-level driver training regulations on Feb. 7, 2022.

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OSHA vaccine mandate undergoes litigation

December 6, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

As litigation proceeds, a normal rulemaking process that would finalize the terms of the emergency temporary standard continues.

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Partnerships, programs mark latest PERC funding requests

November 24, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved several funding requests, including a 2022 propane construction incentive program.

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Propane refueling infrastructure photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

Infrastructure package includes incentives for propane

November 18, 2021 By Brian Richesson

President Joe Biden signed sweeping federal infrastructure legislation this week that will provide the propane industry with access of up to $7 billion.

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Ray Energy completed an expansion of its propane rail and transport facility on the border of New York and Vermont to meet the increased demand of its Northeastern customers. (Photo courtesy of Ray Energy)

Winter preview: Disruptive conditions persist

November 16, 2021 By James Guyette

This winter, propane companies are planning ahead to ease fears of price spikes and supply shortages, among other factors.

Takeaways from the 2021 Propane Expo

November 11, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry waited 2.5 years for the return of the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo.

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In memoriam: John Wallace and Robert Blackwell

November 8, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

The propane industry recently lost two leaders: LP Gas Hall of Famer John Wallace of Long Beach, California, and Independent Propane’s Robert Blackwell of Evergreen, Colorado.