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Retailers had to be ready for anything this winter

April 18, 2025 By Chris Markham

Propane retailers were forced to adapt to inconsistent weather and natural disasters during this past winter season.

This article is tagged with April 2025, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), propane demand, Suburban Propane, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Kiva United Energy tabs sales director

September 11, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

David Humphreys is moving into the role of director of West Coast sales at Kiva United Energy.

This article is tagged with California, Kiva United Energy, people news, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in News

Mid-year 2024 propane industry observations

July 25, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Here are some of our biggest observations about the propane industry from the first half of this year.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Cummins, Ditech, July 2024, Manchester Tank, Mergers and Acquisitions, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nexio, Opening Delivery, propane bobtails, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane forklifts, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, UGI Corp., Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Young Professionals Council and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

California approves rule banning spark-ignited forklifts

July 2, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The California Air Resources Board passed a new regulation that will phase out the operation of large spark-ignited forklifts beginning in 2026.

This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, CARB, Colin Sueyres, forklifts, propane forklifts, regulations, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

How the Western Propane Trade Show continues to evolve

May 16, 2024 By LP Gas

Colin Sueyres, president and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association, has been involved firsthand with preparations for…

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Propane Personality: Colin Sueyres

May 9, 2024 By Chris Lewis

For nearly 20 years, Sueyres had various state and federal government roles while acquiring extensive experience in energy, natural resources and water policy.

This article is tagged with Colin Sueyres, May 2024, Nevada, Propane Personality, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Western Propane Trade Show and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Ferrellgas names Ray Galan vice president, head of retail

April 8, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Galan retains oversight of retail sales while also assuming oversight of retail operations and the company’s customer experience and marketing teams.

This article is tagged with Ferrellgas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nevada, people news, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

California’s forklift regulation would have rippling economic impact

March 19, 2024 By Colin Sueyres

The California Air Resources Board seeks to eliminate internal combustion engine forklifts by banning sales of all new forklifts that are not zero-emission by 2026.

This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, Colin Sueyres, forklift market, forklifts, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

2024 Western Propane Trade Show returns to Reno

March 18, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Reno, Nevada, will host the 74th annual Western Propane Trade Show & Convention, the largest propane industry event west of the Mississippi River, on May 13-17.

This article is tagged with Arizona Propane Gas Association (APGA), California, Nevada, Pacific Propane Gas Association, Rocky Mountain Propane Association, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Western Propane Trade Show and posted in News

EDP manager Scott Graham leaves lasting legacy

February 22, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Scott Graham, regulatory affairs manager at EDP and member of the Western Propane Gas Association, died Jan. 29 after a long battle with cancer.

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