Members of Women in Propane take the DiSC training on building emotional intelligence. (Photo courtesy of Women in Propane)

Why emotional intelligence matters in the modern propane workplace

August 5, 2026 By Jennifer Webb

How Women in Propane leaders are helping industry members, teams grow through emotional intelligence.

Read More

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, August 2026, customer service, propane industry, training, Women in LPG (WINLPG), women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP), workforce, workforce development, workplace safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Southeast Propane Alliance)

Training the next generation: SEPATEC’s five-year workforce mission

July 20, 2026 By Keith Loria

SEPATEC marks five years of tackling propane’s workforce and safety challenges through hands-on education.

Read More

Peterson, far right, moderates a panel discussion with state and regional propane gas association leaders, from left, Leslie Anderson (New England), Colin Sueyres (Western), Amy Mason (New York), Dave Wager (Minnesota) and Laural Bunn Strength (Alabama). (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

How state associations protect the propane industry

July 11, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Defending the industry requires a watchful eye, team effort.

Read More

This article is tagged with autogas, Brian Richesson, data centers, Electrification, fossil fuels, Jacob Peterson, July 2026, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Opening Delivery, propane business, propane marketers, state association, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center, with the instruction of industry veteran Gary Nouse, focuses on giving employees more hands-on training. (Photo by Katelyn Zawalick)

PPATEC expands opportunities for propane workforce development

June 24, 2026 By Keith Loria

Pennsylvania association invests in the propane workforce with a new training center.

Read More

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, Hiltz Propane Systems, HVAC, June 2026, Pennsylvania, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, Rhoads Energy, technician training, training, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Image: iStock.com/porcorex

PERC approves 21 projects at December 2024 meeting

January 6, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following 21 dockets during its December 2024 meeting in Naples, Florida.

Read More

This article is tagged with agriculture, autogas, commercial, communication, construction professionals, marketing, material handling, power generation, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane engines, propane marketers, residential, safety and training, workforce development and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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.

Read More

This article is tagged with HVAC, Pennsylvania, propane retailers, technician training, training, workforce development and posted in News

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.

Read More

This article is tagged with HVAC, Pennsylvania, propane retailers, technician training, training, workforce development and posted in News

Young Professionals Council set to launch

March 7, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association board of directors approved the formation of a Young Professionals Council for individuals 40 and under.

Read More

This article is tagged with leadership, March 2024, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), networking, Steph Hennen, women in propane, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

PERC approves 2024 campaigns, market programs

January 18, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved a number of funding requests during its November 2023 meeting in San Antonio.

Read More

This article is tagged with agriculture, autogas market, Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), communication, construction professionals, Environmental messaging, GPA Midstream Association, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), marketing, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane marketers, residential market, safety and training, workforce development and posted in News

Photo: tttuna/E+/Getty Images

Navigating workplace conflicts

November 30, 2023 By Kathy Johnson

Kathy Johnson, chief human resource officer for EDP, offers strategies to resolve workplace conflicts and improve team dynamics.

Read More

This article is tagged with EDP, employee retention, HR Solutions, human resources, women in propane, workforce development and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine