(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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Instructor Kimberly Moser guides students on pre-trip inspections and safety considerations prior to conducting driving skills and maneuvers. (Photo courtesy of SEPA)

SEPATEC initiates driver training program

September 9, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center (SEPATEC) launched a program to provide comprehensive entry-level driver training (ELDT).

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SEPATEC graduates 4 propane service technicians

August 13, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center (SEPATEC) completed its 2024 Summer Term Propane Service Technician Course.

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The RegO Training Area will provide a platform for testing and training on new propane products (Photo courtesy of SEPA)

SEPATEC breaks ground on RegO Training Area

June 27, 2024 By Chris Markham

The new RegO facility, still under construction, is dedicated to testing and training on new products related to propane and propane autogas.

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Photo of the PPATEC March 2024 graduates courtesy of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association

PPATEC March 2024 program graduates enter workforce

April 25, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Nine individuals graduated from the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center’s (PPATEC) HVAC & Energy Professional Program.