LPG, electricity partner well

February 27, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Propane retailers should play offense and point out the weaknesses of an electric-only world versus a propane partnership with electricity.

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About 33 percent of all energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States is from the production of electric power, according to the Energy Information Administration. Photo: xuanhuongho/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

When emotions drive energy policy

January 3, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke examines the decarbonization push across the country and where the movement will leave the propane industry.

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Propane marketers should learn to embrace and prepare for the young homebuyer generation. Photo: iStock.com/Paul Bradbury

Young homebuyers are gravitating toward propane country

November 18, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Propane marketers need to embrace technology to transact with younger generations as they increasingly purchase new homes in propane country.

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A circular economy uses resources efficiently and minimizes waste. Photo: iStock.com/BsWei

Public interest in sustainability invites opportunities for LPG retailers

September 24, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke, vice president of propane marketing services for Warm Thoughts Communications, argues in favor of running propane operations sustainably.

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Of the 11 wooden-structured hotels in the United States with over 200 rooms, the Grand Hotel is the only one under private ownership. Photo: iStock.com/ehrlif

Building a long-lasting propane business

September 4, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke relates a few lessons the propane industry can learn about longevity from Mackinac Island’s historic Grand Hotel.

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Let’s get serious about the national energy conversation

June 20, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke explains propane’s advantages over electricity and encourages the propane industry to tell this story more forcefully on the national stage.

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With hydronic heating, tankless water heater installations will also serve as a backup space-heating source in homes. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Tankless water heating: a market propane should own

February 26, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke explores why the propane industry should have a controlling stake in the tankless water heater market over other fuels.

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Growth is achieved organically by adding new propane users or through the addition of burner tips in and around the home. Photo: iStock.com/Model-la

Organic growth vs. organic theft in retail propane

January 2, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Stealing customers is common in a shrinking propane market, but retailers can achieve organic growth through adding burner tips to existing customers.

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