The dual-purpose, standalone fueling system from Propane Fueling Solutions allows fleets to refuel with propane autogas or recharge using propane as the energy source. (Photo courtesy of Propane Fueling Solutions)

PERC director addresses propane’s role in power generation

August 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry is staking its claim to a greater portion of the power generation market.

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This article is tagged with diesel, electricity, Gavin Hale, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane marketers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane generates standby power at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Lodi Hospital in Lodi, Ohio. Photo by LP Gas staff

Propane generators stand ready at hospitals

August 9, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Service and reliability are keys to succeed in standby power generation.

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Generator photo by LP Gas staff

Propane protects Fisher Vineyards from grid disruptions

July 16, 2024 By Brian Richesson

When Fisher Vineyards sought a solution to power outages, it partnered with a propane marketer with the know-how to keep the winery running.

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This article is tagged with agriculture, Blue Star Gas, California, electricity, July 2024, power generation, propane generators, propane marketers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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More grant funding available for ports to decarbonize using propane

April 16, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Applications for grant funding from the Port Infrastructure Development Program are available once again.

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This article is tagged with Decarbonizing, Department of Transportation (DOT), diesel, electricity, forklifts, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane technology and posted in News

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Use backup generators safely

March 28, 2024 By Randy Warner

Regulator placement is critical yet often overlooked in installations of backup generators, according to Randy Warner of Cavagna North America.

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This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, CHS Inc., February 2024, generators, March 2024, power generation, propane generators, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Polar Power initiates power generation market discussions

March 22, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Polar Power, provider of prime, backup and solar hybrid solutions, says there’s an opportunity for LPG to generate prime power using generators less than 50 kW.

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PERC stresses energy resiliency at 2024 POWERGEN International

January 22, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging utility and commercial facilities to learn more about propane for power generation systems.

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PERC approves 2024 campaigns, market programs

January 18, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved a number of funding requests during its November 2023 meeting in San Antonio.

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This article is tagged with agriculture, autogas market, Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), communication, construction professionals, Environmental messaging, GPA Midstream Association, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), marketing, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane marketers, residential market, safety and training, workforce development and posted in News

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Recapping 2023 with ‘wonderful propane’

December 28, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Opportunities await for those who educate people outside of the industry about the many possibilities and advantages of propane.

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This article is tagged with autogas fleets, autogas school bus, December 2023, Electrification, fleets, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, Opening Delivery, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), weather and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Bacardi uses propane to power new CHP system

November 21, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Bacardi’s new CHP system in Puerto Rico replaces heavy fuel oil with propane, which, the company says, shifts the site to even cleaner energy.

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