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DOT proposes rulemaking on propane cylinder requalification

August 15, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The proposed rule will focus on how often propane marketers must qualify, or verify, the condition of cylinders after applying hydrostatic testing.

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The rules established by industry organizations, as well as our own safety policies, are in place for a reason – to keep us safe. iStock.com/Olivier Le Moal

Government influence on your truck fleet

August 12, 2019 By LP Gas

The latest on legal and regulatory issues that could impact your company’s trucking fleet and drivers from the National Propane Gas Association.

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NPGA officers for 2019-20 are, from left, Bob Barry of Bergquist, Michelle Bimson-Maggi of AmeriGas, Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas and Denis Gagne of Eastern Propane. Photo courtesy of NPGA

Randy Thompson leads new class of NPGA officers

July 11, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas heads the NPGA’s new class of officers, sworn in as chairman during the mid-year board of directors meeting.

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Propane can’t afford to sit idle during government gridlock

July 9, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Lobbying congressional leaders on propane’s advantages is a valuable exercise for industry members, especially in today’s energy environment.

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George Walton of Prism Propane, left, meets with Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, during Propane Days. Photo by Mikayla Hall

Propane Days 2019: The industry’s latest priorities

June 20, 2019 By Brian Richesson and Ellen Kriz

NPGA held its annual Propane Days lobbying event in June. Here are the issues and “asks” that it took to congressional leaders on Capitol Hill.

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Roldan. Photo courtesy of Rodney Choice.

Rick Roldan’s NPGA exit interview

June 14, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Rick Roldan prepares to transition the National Propane Gas Association’s top post to a “new generation of leadership.”

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PERC approves projects ahead of 2019 Propane Expo

May 24, 2019 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council met in Atlanta, prior to the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, and approved the following funding requests.

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NPGA alerts members about Clean Corridors Act of 2019 issue

May 23, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Electric and hydrogen infrastructure is receiving preferential treatment in the recently introduced legislation, according to NPGA.

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The oil and gas shale boom has made propane more cost competitive with electricity. Photo by Harris Baker.

Calling propane businesses to prepare for the road ahead

May 15, 2019 By Randy Doyle and Michael Sloan

ICF’s Mike Sloan and propane industry veteran Randy Doyle explain why it’s time for propane retailers to prioritize and plan for the industry’s future.

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NPGA adds manager to legislative affairs staff

May 13, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Tyler Lawrence most recently worked as Honda North America’s primary federal lobbyist for tax, trade and workforce issues before joining the NPGA.

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