NPGA releases Propane Expo lineup

January 12, 2017 By Allison Kral

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) released the program for its 70th Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo.

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New technology helps ITS provide training, testing services

December 29, 2016 By Brian Richesson

Industrial Training Services Inc. (ITS) assists the propane industry by providing curriculum and testing services for the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Certified Employee Training Program.

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Says President-elect Donald Trump: “On energy, I will cancel job-killing restrictions on the production of American energy, including shale energy and clean coal.” Photo: iStock.com/Bastiaan Slabbers

Propane retailers reflect on the presidential election

December 18, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Propane retailers appear to have new hope – for their livelihoods and the future of fossil fuels – under Donald Trump.

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New truck drivers face national minimum training standards

December 15, 2016 By Brian Richesson

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a final rule establishing minimum training standards for entry-level commercial truck operators.

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PERC approves 2017 budget, funding requests

December 9, 2016 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved a $40.7 million budget for 2017 at its November meeting in Naples, Florida. It includes the second year of a national consumer education campaign, as well as its Partnership with States program.

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NPGA selects two to fill executive committee roles

December 2, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Michelle Bimson of AmeriGas and Tom Ross of Suburban Propane joined the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Executive Committee.

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New state propane association executives in place

November 29, 2016 By Megan Smalley

New state executives were welcomed during the 2016 National Propane Gas Association/Propane Education & Research Council Leadership Summit in Alexandria, Virginia.