The propane industry is working to protect and grow one of its traditionally strong demand areas. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Facing challenges in the forklift market

August 4, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Even as forklift sales rise to record levels, propane faces market-share losses to electric.

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PERC approves funding requests, appoints councilors

August 2, 2017 By Clara Richter

PERC approved funding requests and appointed new councilors at its July meeting.

This article is tagged with Ferrellgas, Gary France, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Scott Brockelmeyer and posted in News

Former PGANE executive added as PERC councilor

August 1, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The National Propane Gas Association appointed Joe Rose to serve as a councilor for the Propane Education & Research Council.

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New PERC president prepares to listen, lead

July 31, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) promoted propane industry veteran Tucker Perkins to president and CEO.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tom Van Buren, Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Propane-powered grain drying systems increase efficiencies

July 24, 2017 By LP Gas

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) partnered with three agricultural companies to develop new fuel-efficient grain drying technologies.

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Consumer campaign to push propane appliance sales in 2018

July 20, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council approved an assessment rate increase, paving the way for a new program designed to fuel residential and light commercial appliance sales.

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UPS increases commitment to alternative fuels

July 20, 2017 By Clara Richter

By 2020, UPS plans to have 25 percent of their ground fleet run on alternative fuels, including propane.

This article is tagged with alternative fuels, autogas, motor fuel, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), UPS and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Propane meets needs of organic growers

July 20, 2017 By Megan Smalley

A rise in organic growers serves as an opportunity for propane in the agricultural market.

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PERC develops microsite to share propane’s benefits on farms

July 19, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) developed a microsite to highlight propane’s benefits on farms, which features videos, case studies and photos.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Cinch Munson, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane farm incentive program and posted in News

safety placard 1075. Photo by Kevin Yanik

The evolution of propane safety

June 26, 2017 By Jay Johnston

When it comes to propane safety, times have changed. Here’s how.

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