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

LPG supply chain leaders sound off about winter prep

September 1, 2020 By Brian Richesson

The themes of planning, preparation and communication – principles that help guide us in our personal and professional lives – are dominating the airwaves this summer.

This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, Bruce Leonard, NPGA, Steve Kossuth, Targa Resources, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), UGI Corp. and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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

Hemp market positioned to offer growth opportunities for propane

August 17, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Propane is a viable energy source in the hemp market for crop drying, CBD extraction and heating greenhouses that grow hemp plants.

This article is tagged with cannabis, crop drying, NPGA, propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Consult these resources for independent marketers

August 13, 2020 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle offers five ways owners of small, independent propane businesses can overcome their complex challenges.

This article is tagged with marketing, NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Doyle, Real Talk with Randy and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

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