The LPG Editorial Advisory Board shares heating season tips for customers
What should customers know about propane going into this heating season?
“As we head into heating season, the biggest thing customers should know is that planning is more important than ever. Propane prices continue to be influenced by factors like energy markets, transportation costs and weather, so it may be helpful to enroll in a fixed-price program. Even though weather experts are predicting a super El Niño winter that may bring a warmer-than-normal winter to the Midwest, it’s still extremely important propane customers go into winter prepared. You can never 100 percent predict the storms that come through during an Upper Midwest winter. We encourage our customers to keep an eye on their tank levels, schedule deliveries early and take advantage of any payment programs available. The good news is that propane supplies remain strong, and propane providers are here to help customers stay comfortable, prepared and worry-free all season long.”
– Stephanie Hennen, Marketing Manager, Lakes Gas, Wyoming, Minnestoa
“Know your propane provider. That means having a relationship with a supplier who’s already prepared for whatever the weather or market brings. Know who to call, know they’ll answer and know they’ll move fast when you do.”
– Michelle Bimson Maggi, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Ferrellgas, Liberty, Missouri
“Propane remains a reliable and versatile energy source, and with higher fuel costs, planning ahead is especially important. Enrolling in a budget plan and choosing automatic delivery can help families better manage their monthly heating costs.”
– Christina Armentano, Executive Vice President & COO, Paraco Gas, Rye Brook, New York
“The key development in New England is propane’s significant price advantage over fuel oil, creating a strong economic incentive for fuel-oil-to-propane conversions. This favorable pricing should support continued conversion activity while also driving incremental space-heating demand. Together, these factors create a meaningful opportunity to grow residential gallons this year.”
– Leslie Anderson, President & CEO, Propane Gas Association of New England, Portland, Maine
“Every year, it’s the same story. One – be prepared. Two – have enough storage. Have a relationship with your supplier you’re buying your gas from. We don’t know what we don’t know. We don’t have a crystal ball. We can’t look and see what the weather patterns are going to be or what natural disaster is going to happen where. The best thing that you can know going into winter is that you are prepared for whatever may happen.”
– Mike Walters, Vice President, Safety & Fleet, Superior Energy Systems, Columbia Station, Ohio
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