In the October issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: EIA winter outlook | Using propane technology | Propane Expo keynote speaker named

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS PERC Meeting Nov. 2-3 Tampa, Florida National Trainer’s Conference Jan. 16-17, 2018 San Antonio NPGA Benchmarking Council Meeting Groups A-F Jan. 18-19 West Palm Beach, Florida NPGA Benchmarking Council Meeting Groups G-L Jan. 25-26 West Palm Beach, Florida NPGA Board of Directors Meeting Feb. 11-13 Santa Barbara, California IN THE LEAD EIA: Colder weather, higher energy costs to raise household expenditures As the winter season approaches, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts average household expenditures for all major home-heating fuels will rise. Get a breakdown of how propane is expected to perform this winter. [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LERAN [ Propane Technology ] Making use of a variety of propane technology Route planning software and tank monitors receive almost all of the press attention these days for propane businesses – and with good reason. But there are other types of propane technology to keep in mind, too. Find out what they are. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Greg Gumbel named keynote speaker for NPGA Propane Expo The National Propane Gas Association named Greg Gumbel as the keynote speaker for its 2018 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo on April 6-8 in Atlanta. Find out when he’ll be speaking and learn about his career as a sports television announcer. [ read more ] OTHER HEADLINES • Energy Distribution Partners acquires Lowe’s Bottled Gas Service • North Carolina Propane Gas Association names new chairman • Propane-powered vehicles improve company’s operating efficiency • Public invited to comment on PERC projects • Southern States Co-op launches Fueling FFA campaign • Paraco Gas recognizes employee for customer and community service INDUSTRY VOICES Don't get exposed this winter As we head into the coming heating season, the embarrassment of being caught “naked” on the supply side is a real concern. Here are some pointers to keep in mind when preparing for this year’s heating season. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Roush CleanTech develops propane autogas fuel system for Ford E-350 Roush CleanTech debuted the Ford E-350, a single-rear-wheeled and dual-rear-wheel cutaway powered by propane autogas, at the American Public Transportation Association Expo in Atlanta. Learn about the system’s features. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT Propane retailers share strategies for growing gallons Propane retailers at the 2017 LP Gas Growth Summit, which took place Sept. 18-20 at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida, share the strategies they’re implementing to grow gallons at their companies. [ watch video now ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Integrating autogas into the towing industry → A Propane Profile: Roush CleanTech’s Todd Mouw → Implementing employee safety practices → Growing propane retailer touts advances in service