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Remembering award winner, Hall of Famer Sam McTier

January 22, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Sam McTier, who died Jan. 11 at age 93, was known for his vast knowledge of the propane industry and its processes, and his passion for sharing it.

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5 takeaways from discussions with state propane associations

January 9, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Each company has a choice on its level of involvement in the propane industry. Each state association has a choice as to how it represents members.

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About 33 percent of all energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States is from the production of electric power, according to the Energy Information Administration. Photo: xuanhuongho/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

When emotions drive energy policy

January 3, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke examines the decarbonization push across the country and where the movement will leave the propane industry.

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Underpriced imports of steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand have squeezed U.S. producers’ sales and profits. Photo: iStock.com/Joe_Potato

PHMSA issues safety advisory notice

January 2, 2020 By LP Gas

The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published an advisory regarding propane cylinders.

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The Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas associations will host the Mid-States Propane Expo on June 8-11, 2020, in Branson, Missouri. Photo courtesy of Missouri Propane Gas Association.

2019 State of the Industry: State of the state associations

December 31, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Changes in the propane industry compel state association leaders to contemplate challenges and opportunities within their operations.

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Alternative fuel tax credits extended for 2018-20

December 19, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Congress passed H.R. 1865, which will provide the propane industry with prospective tax certainty as well as valuable research and development funding.

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Propane Personality: NPGA’s Lesley Garland

December 17, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Check out a conversation with Lesley Garland, the vice president of state affairs at the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).

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Smith Propane & Oil’s Steve Renwick, left, welcomes Rep. Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania’s 15th District for a ride-along. Photo courtesy of Smith Propane & Oil

Faces & Places: November 2019

November 29, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from around the propane industry

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Propane industry responds to agreement ending CN rail strike

November 27, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry leaders in the United States and Canada are sharing their relief after Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) ended a weeklong strike.

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“E pluribus unum,” one out of many, must be the spirit of the propane industry. Photo: iStock.com/scyther5

Volunteerism represents a critical pillar of the propane industry

November 26, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle explores why volunteering is important to the propane industry, and how it unites and strengthens propane marketers.

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