In the July 20 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: UPS increases commitment to alternative fuels | Evolving the Blue consumer campaign

THE PROPANE INDUSTRY’S PREMIER INFORMATION SOURCE  •  JULY 20, 2017 ENEWS ARCHIVE

CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS NPGA Benchmarking (Groups A-F) Sept. 14-15 St. Charles, Missouri LP Gas Growth Summit Sept. 18-20 Orlando, Florida NPGA Benchmarking (Groups G-L) Sept. 21-22 St. Charles, Missouri NPGA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Oct. 1-3 Minneapolis IN THE LEAD Consumer campaign to target appliance sales in year 3 With talk of adapting its “Blue the dog” consumer education campaign and protecting a multimillion-dollar, two-year investment in building propane’s brand, the Propane Education & Research Council approved an assessment rate increase, paving the way for a new program designed to fuel residential and light commercial appliance sales. [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK [ Going organic ] Propane meets needs of organic growers The organic grower segment of the agricultural industry has surged in recent years, and it experienced a 13 percent increase in business this past year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This significant increase presents an interesting opportunity for the propane industry. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM UPS increases commitment to alternative fuels UPS announced new sustainability goals to add more alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles to its global fleet. These goals support UPS’ commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions from global ground operations by 12 percent by 2025, the company says. Read on to learn how propane factors into the game plan. [ read more ] OTHER HEADLINES • Enterprise Products Partners expands Orla II processing facility • LPG Charity Fund helps industry families in need • Laketran to receive eight propane-fueled paratransit buses • Phillips Energy, automotive shop team to perform autogas conversions • Annual AEGPL Congress features 1,200 attendees • Forklift unit sales rise; propane contributes to market INDUSTRY VOICES The hard work of change With our continued, though slowed, loss of historic (residential) gallons, the hard work of building and not just swapping gallons requires the hard work of change. This change requires a commitment to engaging all manner of opportunities that achieve a significant domestic 12-month demand of propane consumption. Jim Olson, territory manager for Westmor Industries' truck-trailer division and autogas initiatives, offers his take. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Variable rate heater works with any control system Automated Production Systems developed the VariFlame variable rate heater to serve as a modulating heater that works with any control system. It synchronizes and adjusts with temperature curves set in the controller to maintain desired room temperature. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT LP Gas Rising Leaders share visions for the propane industry LP Gas launched a Rising Leaders initiative earlier this year to promote young professionals in the propane industry. We met with some of these 2017 Rising Leaders to get their take on the future of the industry. [ watch video now ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Attention, propane retailers: Apply now to reserve your spot Unpredictable winters mean undependable gallon sales, creating a need for propane retailers to strengthen year-round demand areas and improve day-to-day operations. Check out our video to learn how your business can benefit from our exclusive buyer/seller networking event, set for Sept. 18-20 in Orlando, Florida. Interested propane retailer decision-makers can complete our online application to be considered for the event. Spaces are limited. LP GAS HALL OF FAME Nominate someone for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas magazine inducted four new members into its Hall of Fame this year in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing its total membership to 32. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2018, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. [ nominate someone here ]