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Rhoads Energy acquires Solanco Propane and Heating

November 8, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Rhoads Energy, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, expands its territory into Maryland with the purchase of Solanco Propane and Heating.

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USPS contractor Nicholas Trucking adds propane autogas vehicles

November 1, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Nicholas Trucking Co., a Pennsylvania-based contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, added three Ford F-750 trucks fueled with propane autogas to its fleet.

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PPATEC graduate Eric Snyder accepted a position with Suburban Propane. (Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania Petroleum Association)

5 PPATEC graduates enter careers in energy industry

October 12, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Five students in the PPATEC HVAC & Energy Professional Program will become employees for the upcoming 2023-24 heating season.

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Cargas President and CEO Nate Scott (Photo courtesy of Cargas)

Cargas hosts 15th Energy Summit, looks ahead to 2025

October 9, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Cargas hosted its 15th annual Energy Summit at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square from Sept. 19-21. A total of 277 professionals from 92 organizations attended this year’s user event.

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Cargas promotes sales team leader

September 22, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Cargas Energy has promoted Todd Grimm to energy sales team leader. He has been with the company for more than 12 years.

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EDP hires industry veteran as central region vice president

September 14, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Joining EDP as region vice president for the central U.S., Paige O’Dell brings more than 30 years of propane industry experience.

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Cargas names vice president of human resources

September 13, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Cargas hired Kellee Morales as its vice president of human resources. She replaces Heidi Bianco, who retired after serving for seven years with the company.