Flanged internal valve in the closed position. (Image courtesy of Cavagna Group)

How internal valves support safe bobtail deliveries

July 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner, product safety manager at Cavagna North America, discusses the operation and safety of internal valves on propane bobtails.

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VR training is best suited for a classroom setting where students can learn from each other. (Photo courtesy of NextWave Safety Solutions, Inc.)

Virtual reality to train proper protocol for routine propane tasks

June 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will make virtual reality safety training available to all members of the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Lyndon Rickards, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, safety, safety training, training, virtual reality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

PERC promotes alternative fuel credit

October 5, 2022 By Jesse Khalil

PERC is encouraging propane autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the alternative fuel tax credit as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

This article is tagged with alternative fuel tax credits, alternative fuel vehicles, autogas fleets, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Steve Whaley and posted in News

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Renewable propane: Study shows revenue, carbon-reduction advantages for biorefineries

October 5, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

A new study shows biorefineries can increase financial returns by selling renewable propane versus using it as a processing fuel or as a hydrogen feedstock.

This article is tagged with Our Energy Future, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable propane, Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Bergquist’s Trent Johnson, center, and VAPGA’s Dennis Cruise, left, teach ABC’s plumbing students from a propane system board. (Photo by Darryl L. McDonald)

Effective partnerships matter

January 24, 2022 By Randy Doyle

Learn how a state propane association and builders association developed a partnership to educate and train service technicians.

This article is tagged with association, Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), partnership, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Real Talk with Randy, state association, Virginia, Virginia Propane Gas Association and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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LP Gas coverage of COVID-19

January 13, 2022 By LP Gas

LP Gas reports news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and compiles guidance for propane marketers from industry associations and other sources.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in COVID-19

Communicate about carbon monoxide

January 6, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow encourages propane retailers to share carbon monoxide safety messages with customers repeatedly since it’s not always common sense.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, delta liquid energy, Eastern Propane & Oil, education, Paraco Gas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

PERC: Infrastructure legislation expands alternative fuel options

December 20, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is hailing the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as an opportunity for propane and other low-emission fuels.

This article is tagged with paratransit, PERC, propane autogas school buses, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane generators, propane infrastructure, Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

PERC awards propane education grants to 30 tech schools

December 3, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) Technical School Grant Program awards winning technical schools and community colleges up to $10,000.

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Partnerships, programs mark latest PERC funding requests

November 24, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved several funding requests, including a 2022 propane construction incentive program.

This article is tagged with GPA Midstream Association, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in News

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