2026 LP Gas Rising Leader: Johnny Thomas

March 6, 2026 By LP Gas

Learn more about Johnny Thomas, a 2026 LP Gas Rising Leader and regional energy manager at Energy Partners Propane in Missoula, Montana.

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Industry podcasters share insights on how to get started and keep audiences engaged

November 22, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

Propane industry professionals share their podcasting strategies and best practices for growth.

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Propane powers up amid growing US oil, gas production

August 18, 2025 By Nicole Schlosser

As electricity needs rise, propane is primed to take market share from its competitors.

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2024 Western Propane Trade Show returns to Reno

March 18, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Reno, Nevada, will host the 74th annual Western Propane Trade Show & Convention, the largest propane industry event west of the Mississippi River, on May 13-17.

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Tom Clark, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association, center, will assume leadership of the Colorado and New Mexico associations at the end of the year. (Photo courtesy of Tom Clark)

Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the West

November 17, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at propane in the West.

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Faces & Places: October 2023

October 27, 2023 By LP Gas

Find photos of propane industry members from recent events including Rocky Mountain Propane Association’s board member golf outing and fall conference, and LP Gas’ visit to Prism Propane in Ohio.

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Rocky Mountain association executive to lead Colorado, New Mexico

August 4, 2023 By LP Gas

Tom Clark, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association, has taken the same position with the Colorado and New Mexico propane associations.

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Faces & Places: April 2022

April 29, 2022 By LP Gas

In April’s Faces & Places, find images of industry members at the Propane Education & Research Council’s 2022 National Propane Education & Training Conference.

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Conference highlights tips for educating, training employees

April 27, 2022 By Carly Bemer

As companies become creative in hiring approaches, providing proper training to new employees is critical to maintain the industry’s reputation for safety.

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Mountain states fortify vast propane country

March 8, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Vast land coverage and lower populations might best describe the four states featured in February’s Propane Fuels America series.

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