In the August 17 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: Beating the electric heat pump | Virginia hits milestone with autogas, alt fuel vehicles

THE PROPANE INDUSTRY’S PREMIER INFORMATION SOURCE  •  AUGUST 17, 2017 ENEWS ARCHIVE

GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS September Benchmarking Council Meeting (Groups A-F) Sept. 14-15 St. Charles, Missouri LP Gas Growth Summit Sept. 18-20 Orlando, Florida September Benchmarking Council Meeting (Groups G-L) Sept. 21-22 St. Charles, Missouri NPGA Board of Directors Meeting Oct. 1-3 Minneapolis World LPG Forum Oct. 3-5 Marrakech, Morocco PERC meeting Nov. 2-3 Tampa, Florida IN THE LEAD Beating the electric heat pump A pilot project being conducted by multiple industry entities that links propane tankless hot water heaters with electrically powered heat pumps could bring better winter comfort and electric-bill savings to customers while increasing propane consumption. Get an exclusive look at the development, dubbed “hydronic heating.” [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK BROUGHT TO YOU BY BARNETT [ The propane industry ] LP Gas magazine a staple in propane’s history LP Gas recently uncovered 10 years' worth of letters between Walter O. Snelling, who uncovered the properties of propane in 1910, and former LP Gas Managing Editor Med Serif. Find out what these historic letters reveal about the propane industry. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Virginia hits milestone with autogas, alt fuel vehicles Virginia’s state and local government fleets feature 319 vehicles that run on alternative fuels, including propane autogas. Take a closer look at the state’s transition to alternative fuels. [ read more ] OTHER HEADLINES • AltaGas, Astomos Energy sign export agreement • Ferrellgas acquires Tennessee retailers • Revere Gas Inc. acquires Dixie Propane Co., Mr. Able Propane • WLPGA produces guide to propane cylinder filling • Star Gas Partners acquires assets from two retailers • Rinnai Corp. expands headquarters, adds manufacturing facility INDUSTRY VOICES Preserving family culture in the workplace Family-run Paraco Gas has come a long way since its origins in a garage. Find out how the company has managed to maintain a culture where business is also family. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Gas shut-off device protects residential homes The FireBag from Teco Americas is designed to provide a layer of protection for residential houses serviced with propane, butane or natural gas. Read about the features of this device. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT How the propane industry can attract a younger workforce Several of LP Gas' 2017 Rising Leaders, including McMahan’s Bottle Gas’ Brian Buschur, Paraco Gas’ Christina Armentano, McAdams Propane Co.’s Josh McAdams and Palmer Gas & Oil’s Amanda Bacon, discuss ways they think the propane industry can attract a younger workforce. [ watch video now ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Attention, propane retailers: Registration deadline approaching Time is running out to reserve your place at the LP Gas Growth Summit, set for Sept. 18-20 at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida. Join more than 30 retail propane decision-makers from across the country for one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities with key propane industry vendors. Interested retailers are asked to submit an online application by Friday, Aug. 25 for an event at which LP Gas covers lodging, meals, beverages and golf. Visit the LP Gas Growth Summit webpage for more information. LP GAS HALL OF FAME Nominate someone for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas magazine inducted four new members into the LP Gas 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 ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Facing challenges in the forklift market → California retailer puts energy into ag market → Summer grill cylinder safety → New PERC president prepares to listen, lead