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California on top again for propane sales

December 16, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson breaks down the top 10 states for propane gallon sales.

This article is tagged with California, December 2024, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Opening Delivery, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, renewable propane, Texas, Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue in western North Carolina

November 27, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Residents across the area are still feeling the effects of the hurricane, with reports indicating its impact is widespread.

This article is tagged with EPA, FEMA, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southeast Propane Alliance and posted in News

Doubled propane rebates available for hurricane-affected residents in NC, GA

November 25, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Residents impacted by the storm in North Carolina and Georgia will be eligible for doubled propane rebates to aid their recovery efforts.

This article is tagged with Georgia, North Carolina, propane appliances, Southeast Propane Alliance and posted in News

Containers must maintain required distances from buildings and sources of ignition. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Recent safety violations: Remote devices, container distances

November 22, 2024 By Richard Fredenburg

There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), North Carolina, November 2024, safety, safety column, safety first, Safety First column, trucking and posted in Featured, Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Propane industry rallies to help storm-ravaged region

November 7, 2024 By Brian Richesson

When natural disasters strike, propane companies respond – because they have the portable, versatile fuel that can bring immediate relief to others.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Bergquist, Blossman Gas, Conger LP Gas, F.W. Webb, Ferrellgas, Florida, Foster Fuels, Georgia, Harper Industries, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, Opening Delivery, Paraco Gas, propane retailers, South Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, Stringer Oil & LP Gas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Blossman Gas delivers propane generators to impacted areas. (Photo courtesy of Blossman Gas employees)

Propane industry provides aid to areas devastated by hurricanes

November 5, 2024 By Nicole Schlosser

In the aftermath of two hurricanes, propane retailers and other industry members aid customers, co-workers and communities as winter approaches.

This article is tagged with autogas, Blossman Gas, Ferrellgas, Florida, Georgia, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, NPGA, propane autogas, Propane Emergencies, South Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, weather, Young Professionals Council, YPC and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

North Carolina community unites to support hurricane relief efforts

November 1, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Residents and businesses of western North Carolina banded together to provide relief to the community through efforts related to propane needs.

This article is tagged with community outreach, donation, North Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance and posted in Featured, News

Photo of SEPATEC/Blue Ridge Energy training courtesy of SEPA

SEPATEC completes training with Blue Ridge Energy

September 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center (SEPATEC) completed an advanced training program in partnership with Blue Ridge Energy.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), North Carolina, safety and training, Southeast Propane Alliance, technician training and posted in News

Berico rings in 100 years

August 15, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Berico President Will Berry talks about the company’s roots, how it celebrated employees for the 100th anniversary and what the future holds for Berico’s propane business.

This article is tagged with Berico, employee retention, family business, heating oil, North Carolina, Succession Planning, terminals, wholesale propane and posted in Featured Video

Photo courtesy of Southeast Propane Alliance

SEPATEC graduates 4 propane service technicians

August 13, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center (SEPATEC) completed its 2024 Summer Term Propane Service Technician Course.

This article is tagged with employee recruitment, North Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, training and posted in News

TAG: North Carolina