Where is the propane industry today?

QUESTION: What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about where the propane industry is today?

Answers from the LPG Editorial Advisory Board:

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“The first thing that comes to mind about the propane industry today is the unique position we are easing into with the ever-increasing recognition of our clean, reliable, affordable energy profile, especially where freedom of energy choice is being promoted. The mandated and taxpayer-subsidized electrification movement is beginning to tap the brakes as the one-size-fits-all energy migration comes under closer scrutiny.”

– Tom Jaenicke, propane specialist, ATomiK Creative Solutions, Charlevoix, Michigan

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“Our industry is poised for growth, thanks to what we can expect to be a more favorable regulatory environment for propane on the heels of the November elections.”

– Michelle Bimson Maggi, vice president of corporate affairs, Ferrellgas, Liberty, Missouri

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“What stands out to me is how much technology has transformed every step of the process, from delivery to invoicing. Today’s advanced trucks and integrated systems streamline deliveries and provide instant data for billing, reducing errors and increasing efficiency. This lets us focus on what really matters, serving customers better.”

– Dennis Halverson, propane product manager, Christensen Inc., Richland, Washington

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“The first thing that comes to mind is that the average propane retailer in the U.S. needs to look at and study how to protect their costs, so they can give a known price to the consumer. Too many retailers confuse hedging with speculation, and if they understood the difference, it would change their business.”

– Dustin Delay, vice president, Cost Management Solutions, Houston, Texas

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“On the brink of innovative growth with power generation, autogas and renewable residential propane blends doubling the size of our industry over the next decade.”

– Leslie Anderson, president and CEO, Propane Gas Association of New England, Portland, Maine

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“The attention on safety is much different in the industry today. The perspective on prevention of employee injuries and vehicle accidents, increased training and education, protecting our assets, protecting the consumer and the environment, all of those things… it seems so much more focused on today than it was years ago.”

– Mike Walters, vice president of safety and fleet, Superior Energy Systems, Columbia Station, Ohio