DataPoints

August 1, 2008 By LP Gas

The popularity of outdoor living spaces is growing, according to research by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).

This article is tagged with PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane fuel, residential and posted in News

Capitol Gains

July 1, 2008 By LP Gas

Nothing matches the experience of sitting down, meeting face to face with the local congressman or senator and explaining issues that are central to the propane industry. That was the message that came from Propane Days, held June 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Days, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, Rick Roldan, state association and posted in Events, News

Stay true to core values

July 1, 2008 By Jay Johnston

Safety is often touted as a core value in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, propane marketers, propane retail operation, propane retail operations, regulatory, safety, safety and training and posted in Current Issue

Keep proactive mentality

July 1, 2008 By LP Gas

There has been a lot of press in the propane industry lately about the new manual and training DVD prepared by PERC regarding static electricity or static discharge, which can result in an accident at propane-transfer sites. This potential hazard can occur during tank transport at the terminal, the bulk tank operations or at customer sites when cylinders and tanks are being filled. The new manual and training DVD describe why this is a risk that the industry needs to become sensitive to. It also spells out what can be done to minimize this potential risk to our employees and our customers.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, customer service, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, propane retail operation, propane retail operations, risk management, safety, safety and training, safety programs, training and posted in Current Issue

Let’s grow your business

July 1, 2008 By LP Gas

The re-engineering of LP Gas magazine continues with my acceptance of the challenge of writing a monthly column on marketing that relates to the propane industry.

This article is tagged with ATomiK Creative Solutions, business, LP gas, marketing, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Patrick Hyland, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, propane retail operation, propane retail operations, tom jaenicke and posted in News

DataPoints

July 1, 2008 By LP Gas

The propane industry has targeted 2010 as the year the agricultural industry recognizes propane as the preferred energy source.

This article is tagged with agriculture, business, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry and posted in Current Issue

Gaining Steam

July 1, 2008 By LP Gas

If estimates hold true, the propane industry is poised for massive, off-peak market growth in the agricultural sector that could add 10 million gallons in annual sales.