Propane has secured more than $35 million for school bus projects. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

VW settlement presents untapped opportunities

November 5, 2019 By Chris Lewis

As states prepare for the next round of VW settlement funding, propane’s potential as an auto fuel has yet to be fully realized.

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This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Roush CleanTech, state association, VW settlement, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

A school with propane tanks damaged by a tornado. Photo courtesy of logica3

Preparing for a future natural disaster

June 24, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

LP Gas contributing editor and industry veteran Stuart Flatow offers tips to prepare your operation for natural disasters.

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This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Star Gas, Hawaii, Hurricane Harvey, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

From left, state assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach), state assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County), Joy Alafia and California Sen. Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton). Photo courtesy of WPGA.

California introduces bills focused on clean air, alternative fuel

March 22, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The state bills aim to ensure California meets its current air goals through the use of technology and alternative fuels.

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A Propane Personality: Larry Osgood

February 14, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A conversation with Larry Osgood, the president of Consulting Solutions LLC

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REG Geismar is a 75-million-gallon nameplate capacity renewable diesel biorefinery located in Geismar, Louisiana. REG Geismar converts waste fats and oils into renewable diesel, renewable propane and renewable naphtha. Photo courtesy of Renewable Energy Group

Renewable propane may be the key to the industry’s future

November 12, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Industry leaders say renewable propane should hold a place in LPG’s offerings; new development mean that time may be near.

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High on safety: How marijuana legalization is affecting propane retailers

May 23, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Marijuana legalization presents propane retailers with additional safety, legal and employee hiring challenges.

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LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Elbert ‘Al’ Linder

February 28, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Al Linder, a safety-minded propane industry leader, was influential in setting modern code.

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2018 LP Gas Rising Leader: Alexandria Cesena

February 9, 2018 By Allison Kral

Essentials: Age 32; controller at Ted Johnson Propane in Baldwin Park, California. Years in the industry: 8 How…

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Energy Distribution Partners acquires California retailer

November 3, 2016 By Megan Smalley

The company acquired California-based Dassel’s Petroleum, a company that sells propane, gasoline, diesel, oil and lubricants.

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Propane industry network emphasizes value of mentoring

April 11, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Assuring long-term success in any industry requires new leaders to step up and replace those who are exiting…

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