Help the propane industry run a clean campaign

November 12, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Election Day has come and gone in the U.S., but for the propane industry and its own platform focused on the future, the work has only just begun.

This article is tagged with Arizona, Denis Gagne, Jeff Stewart, Kara Tucker, Koppy's Propane, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Steve Kaminski, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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DOT approves NPGA petition on cylinder requalification

October 30, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Returning the propane cylinder requalification period to 12 years results in regulatory savings of more than $100 million a year for the industry, NPGA says.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Steve Kaminski and posted in Featured, News

Comparing the presidential candidates’ energy platforms

October 27, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The National Propane Gas Association’s Tyler Lawrence provides insight into where propane fits into both presidential candidates’ platforms.

This article is tagged with Donald Trump, election, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, President Joe Biden, propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Guard against the spread of COVID-19 this winter

September 3, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Preparation for winter means the propane industry should have a greater population of trained drivers at multiple facilities.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Enterprise Products Partners, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Steve Kossuth, UGI Corp. and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

According to PERC, propane autogas vehicles cost 27 cents per mile to operate. Diesel is about 10 cents more expensive in operational costs. Photo by Joe McCarthy

DOE funding for vehicle technology shows ‘parity for propane’

August 20, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Industry leaders are hailing Department of Energy (DOE) research funding totaling more than $9 million for vehicle technologies utilizing propane.

This article is tagged with autogas, Cinch Munson, Department of Energy (DOE), Michael Baker, Mike Caldarera, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Featured

Industry leaders push propane’s environmental benefits

July 29, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry leaders are rolling out new tools and resources to help educate marketers and outside audiences about propane’s role in the environment.

This article is tagged with Leslie Anderson, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New England, Northeast, NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), state association, Tucker Perkins, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane companies are making a shift toward more digital processes during the pandemic. Photo: LP Gas staff

Industry events, communication move online

July 24, 2020 By Chris Lewis

A shift to a more virtual reality has occurred in the propane industry – hear how employers and employees have reacted and what the industry can expect going forward.

This article is tagged with Bill Stomp, COVID-19, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

NPGA director: Propane industry must mobilize outside DC

July 13, 2020 By Brian Richesson

NPGA’s Michael Baker recognizes the importance of industry members continuing to connect with legislators about the issues impacting their businesses.

This article is tagged with Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days and posted in Current Issue, Featured