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Retailers adapt to customers’ fluctuating needs, behaviors

August 7, 2020 By Chris Lewis

As customers’ needs and behaviors change, retailers must leverage technology to conduct business in this new nonphysical era.

This article is tagged with Bridget Kidd, communication, Gray Gray & Gray, marketing, Marty Kirshner, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Richard Goldberg, technology, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Data trends show grain drying season back to normal in 2020

August 6, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The conditions that caused problems in 2019 for farmers drying grain are not in the forecast for 2020, the Propane Education & Research Council reports.

This article is tagged with agriculture, grain drying, Mike Newland, PERC, propane, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in News

Economic impact report can help enrich propane conversations

August 6, 2020 By Brian Richesson

The “2018 Propane Industry’s Economic Impact Report” estimates the aggregate gross domestic product impact of propane industry activity.

This article is tagged with ICF, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

LKQ expands fleet with propane-fueled vehicles

August 4, 2020 By Carly Bemer

LKQ Corp. added 19 propane-fueled trucks to its delivery vehicle fleet and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the addition.

This article is tagged with autogas, john jessup, North Carolina, North Carolina Propane Gas Association (NCPGA), PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Steve Whaley and posted in News

Industry leaders push propane’s environmental benefits

July 29, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry leaders are rolling out new tools and resources to help educate marketers and outside audiences about propane’s role in the environment.

This article is tagged with Leslie Anderson, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New England, Northeast, NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), state association, Tucker Perkins, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane companies are making a shift toward more digital processes during the pandemic. Photo: LP Gas staff

Industry events, communication move online

July 24, 2020 By Chris Lewis

A shift to a more virtual reality has occurred in the propane industry – hear how employers and employees have reacted and what the industry can expect going forward.

This article is tagged with Bill Stomp, COVID-19, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane Personality: Emily McComas

July 20, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Emily McComas uses various PERC channels, including social media and “The 1075” podcast, to equip marketers with the tools they need to be successful.

This article is tagged with PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Site with farm focus offers educational games, activities for children

July 16, 2020 By Carly Bemer

On propanekids.com, parents, caregivers and their children can explore a virtual farm, play games, conduct science experiments and more.

This article is tagged with PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, News

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Propane-fueled grain dryers popular among Midwest producers

July 10, 2020 By Brian Richesson

A majority of Midwest agricultural producers are choosing propane for grain drying compared with other energy options, according to a new survey from PERC.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Midwest, Mike Newland, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane farm incentive program, survey and posted in Current Issue, News

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PERC urges ag producers to plan ahead for harvest

July 7, 2020 By Carly Bemer

With corn and soybean plantings up in 2020, PERC says a new grain drying calculator can help farmers determine how much propane they will need for harvest.