Hydroheat: Propane’s best response to electrification

October 6, 2022 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle explains why hydroheat is the best way for industry professionals to respond to the electrification movement.

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Propane industry consolidators face unique challenges

June 2, 2022 By Randy Doyle

Merger and acquisition activity remains strong despite certain challenges for consolidators in the propane industry, says Randy Doyle.

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A call for industry unity

March 24, 2022 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle explains why disunity in the propane industry weakens our defenses against growing threats like electrification.

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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.

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Tank issues will test marketers this winter

December 2, 2021 By Randy Doyle

Today’s challenges with tank supply and price increases reinforce the timeless sound practices followed by the strong propane marketer.

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Achieving energy reliability

June 10, 2021 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle explains why propane retailers should aim to achieve energy reliability and how to eliminate out-of-gas incidents for customers.

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Fight for the future of the propane industry

May 27, 2021 By Randy Doyle

When battling for survival, every propane marketer, producer and supplier must be focused on enforcing our message of reliability and affordability.

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Propane’s value proposition versus electricity remains strong

January 21, 2021 By Randy Doyle

Propane industry leadership at the national, state and local levels must be prepared for the coming uphill fight to prevent market share loss to electricity.

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Well-managed tanks send a powerful message

November 13, 2020 By Randy Doyle

Organized, clean and painted tanks send the powerful message of the propane company’s competitiveness and operational excellence.

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Implement positive change in business practices

September 24, 2020 By Randy Doyle

Of all the challenges that come with running a propane business, one of the most important is keeping up with the times by improving business practices.

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