DOE rescinds national definition of ‘zero emissions’ buildings

December 30, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Department of Energy (DOE) is removing support for the national definition of a zero emissions building guidance document.

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Bipartisan legislation addresses propane supply

August 1, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced bipartisan legislation that he says will better secure the nation’s propane supply.

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Missouri Propane Gas Association endorses congressman’s push to ease storage regulations

June 20, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The Missouri Propane Gas Association is supporting Rep. Eric Burlison in reintroducing the Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act.

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5 propane industry questions for 2025

January 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

It’s natural to wonder what the next 12 months will hold for each of us, but what about for the propane industry? Here are five questions to ponder.

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Supreme Court limits federal agencies’ power by overturning Chevron

August 5, 2024 By Chris Markham

In a groundbreaking 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a decades-long legal precedent that gave federal agencies power to interpret laws passed by Congress for regulatory purposes.

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California approves rule banning spark-ignited forklifts

July 2, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The California Air Resources Board passed a new regulation that will phase out the operation of large spark-ignited forklifts beginning in 2026.

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EPA regulations pose threats to truck fleets. (Photo: LP Gas Staff)

Trucking fleets push back on EPA emissions standards

June 14, 2024 By Chris Lewis

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) electric vehicle and truck mandates are working their way through the system – but not without pushback.

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Respond to DOE rulemakings

April 25, 2024 By Tom Jaenicke

Don’t let actions and recent rulemaking activities by the Department of Energy (DOE) force your customers to drift.

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PHMSA proposes updates to gas distribution pipeline regulations

October 16, 2023 By LP Gas

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen gas distribution pipeline regulations.

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Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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