Tax credits still a sales tool
March 10, 2011 By Tom Jaenicke
Energy efficiency is still at the forefront of the new federal incentive program for residential construction.
Read More Builders, consumers find efficiency messages easy to understand
February 9, 2011 By Tom Jaenicke
The International Builders’ Show took place last month in Orlando, Fla., and I got to spend several days at the show and events surrounding it. It was easy to draw comparisons with past shows regarding how builders and exhibitors at the event treat energy.
Read More Advanced code requirements key to softening the target
January 11, 2011 By Tom Jaenicke
The Propane Education & Research Council has released a new study of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, conducted by Newport Partners LLC.
Read More Comprehensive customer retention programs strengthen your business
May 1, 2009 By Tom Jaenicke
Comprehensive customer retention programs can strengthen your business.
Read More Legislation creates incentives for installation of energy-efficient technologies
April 1, 2009 By Tom Jaenicke and LP Gas
Legislation enables consumers to cash in on new efficiency tax incentives.
Read More Knowledge is power: Gain competitive edge at national propane show
March 1, 2009 By Tom Jaenicke and LP Gas
Your peers will attend and look for that competitive edge, but will you?
Read More Trade partners, consumers look to you for energy education
February 1, 2009 By Tom Jaenicke
Your trade partners and consumers look to you for energy education
Read More Propane can help homebuilders out of their slump
January 1, 2009 By Tom Jaenicke and LP Gas
You can offer ideas that will help homebuilders out of the current building slump.
Read More Be as green as possible in your business
December 1, 2008 By Tom Jaenicke
The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo was held last month in Boston. The event was hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council to explore the latest green building products and technologies that can qualify for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building rating system, a nationally known third-party certification program. For three days I immersed myself in green building products, technologies and education at Greenbuild. I came away comparing the propane industry to what is going on in the fastest-growing segment of the building industry. There are green opportunities for the propane industry, but we have some catching up to do.
Read More Take aim at advertising
October 1, 2008 By Tom Jaenicke and LP Gas
Advertising should be a major part of your marketing plan and, for budget purposes, a vital part of your overall operating expense.
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