From left: Phil Farris, Mike Peacock, Pete Folger, Jonathan Heard, John Jessup, Matt Leonard, Mark Holloway, Thomas Trowell, Raleigh Garrett, Tyler Misel and John Peña. (Photo courtesy of SEPA)

Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane approves FY 2025-26 budget

June 11, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane approved a $650,000 budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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MOPERC seeks public input on proposed $1.45 million FY 2025-26 budget plan

May 13, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

MOPERC has approved a draft budget for the organization’s fiscal year, which begins July 1, and is subject to public and industry comment for 30 days.

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PPATEC graduates prepare for industry careers

March 31, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

Sixteen students have recently graduated from the HVAC & Energy Professional Program at the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC).

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First responder training among two new PERC dockets

March 5, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved two funding requests at a virtual meeting in February.

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(From left) Will Haffecke, assistant vice president of Florida operations; Johnny Hill, manager of operations at Florida Public Utilities Company; Karen Chasez, mayor of DeBary; State Senator Tom Wright (R- Port Orange); Carmen Rosmonda, city manager of DeBary; Robert Lindemann, Lake Mary fire chief; Cindy Morgan, Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Foundation chair; Jeff Householder, president and CEO of Chesapeake Utilities; Veronica Thomas, gas operations supervisor; and Justin Pettry, gas operations supervisor. (Photo: Vanessa Cayzedo, Chesapeake Utilities Corp.)

Chesapeake Utilities opens new safety training facility

March 3, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The facility provides hands-on and classroom training, enabling collaboration with first responders and other community partners.

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In the Know: What can propane marketers do to make 2025 their best year yet?

March 2, 2025 By Tammy Day

Tammy Day, director of marketing and communications at Propane Resources, shares key steps to make the most of 2025.

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SEPATEC expands driver training program for 2025

February 5, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The program is open to individuals aged 21 and older, with a maximum of five participants permitted per class each week.

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PERC Technical School Grant Program selects recipients

December 12, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Propane Education & Research Council selected the 2024 award recipients for its Technical School Grant Program.

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Faces & Places: October 2024

October 18, 2024 By LPGas

See images of propane professionals advocating for propane and connecting at industry events.

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The September 2024 graduates of the PPATEC HVAC & Energy Professional Program celebrate their graduation. (Photo courtesy of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association)

PPATEC September 2024 program graduates enter workforce

September 23, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) graduates will pursue careers in the HVAC and energy industry.

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