Propane is an essential green energy source for this $5.4 million home in South Carolina. (Photos courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council)

Southern Living Idea House fueled by propane

November 18, 2024 By Jennifer Webb

Home’s southern charm showcases dependable, green propane.

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This article is tagged with greenhouse gas emissions, home heating, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), South Carolina, Tucker Perkins and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Tucker Perkins discusses the origins of the "Path to Zero" podcast and book.

Tucker Perkins discusses the origins of his ‘Path to Zero’ podcast and book

October 17, 2024 By LP Gas

Tucker Perkins, president and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council, talks about the goals behind his “Path to Zero” podcast, now in its sixth season. The podcast led to his new book “Path to Zero: 12 Climate Conversations That Changed the World.”

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This article is tagged with PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tucker Perkins, video and posted in Featured Video, News

Celebrate the third annual National Propane Day on Oct. 7

October 3, 2024 By Chris Markham

National Propane Day is an opportunity to celebrate propane’s essential role in powering the everyday lives of Americans nationwide.

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This article is tagged with PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable propane, Tucker Perkins and posted in News

Photo by LP Gas staff

Faces & Places: September 2024

September 23, 2024 By LP Gas

See images of propane professionals expanding the use of propane and joining industry and company events.

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This article is tagged with faces & places, Gas Equipment Co., Nexio, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), September 2024, Southeast Propane Alliance, Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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States keep a watchful eye on what happens out west

June 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Like the jet stream that carries storms across the country in the heart of heating season, regulations that develop in California tend to make their way east.

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This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, California, Colin Sueyres, Leslie Anderson, Opening Delivery, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Steve Ahrens, Tucker Perkins, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Western Propane Trade Show and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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A response to the not-always-friendly environmental arena

March 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

If the early part of 2023 is any indication, attacks on the propane industry – in a variety of forms – are only going to continue.

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This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Flame Blog, Blue Star Gas, Department of Energy (DOE), Electrification, Environmental messaging, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, propane appliances, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Stuart Weidie, Tucker Perkins, Washington State and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Renewable propane floor sign photo by LP Gas staff

5 questions that will shape the propane industry in 2023, beyond

January 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A new year brings resolutions but also questions about the future. Here are five questions about the propane industry in 2023.

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This article is tagged with autogas, Blue Flame Blog, congress, Cummins, LP Gas Growth Summit, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane engines, renewable propane, state association, technology, Tucker Perkins and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Retailers await weather, rail labor strife outcomes

November 1, 2022 By Brian Richesson

It’s time to prepare for the winter heating season as it relates to propane supply and logistics. Editor-in-chief Brian Richesson shares some key points.

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This article is tagged with Cummins, Europe, heating season, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane exports, propane inventories, rail, rail facility, rail terminal, Trader's Corner, Tucker Perkins, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weather, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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Renewable propane: Study shows revenue, carbon-reduction advantages for biorefineries

October 5, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

A new study shows biorefineries can increase financial returns by selling renewable propane versus using it as a processing fuel or as a hydrogen feedstock.

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Mid-year messages for the propane industry

July 21, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Brian Richesson highlights messages for retailers to focus on mid-year including supply concerns, the environmental condition and the Cummins engine.

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