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EVENTS
LP Gas Growth Summit
Oct. 24-26
Orlando, Florida

PERC Meeting
Nov. 8-9
Savannah, Georgia

National Safety & Trainer’s Conference
Jan. 9-10, 2019
San Antonio

IN THE LEAD
Photo: iStock.com/realcreation EIA: Propane heating expenditures to remain stable this winter
U.S. households keeping warm with propane heat this winter can expect little change in their energy expenditures compared to last winter and the previous five-winter average, according to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Winter Fuels Outlook.
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 Photo: iStock.com/BrendanHunter Propane industry experts look ahead to winter
Although the spot market could get iffy due to high levels of propane exports if sustained cold hits, industry experts are cautiously optimistic that propane providers will have enough winter gallons available. Check out the full story to learn more.
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A CLOSER LOOK
Photo by Joe McCarthy What retailers, end users should know about propane autogas
Autogas is a growing market in the propane industry and stands on the fringe of a massive expansion. LP Gas’ Brian Richesson and Joe McCarthy spoke with Mike Taylor, the director of autogas business development for the Propane Education & Research Council, to explore what lies ahead for autogas.
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NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM
Photo courtesy of Enbridge Michigan, Enbridge Energy sign agreement to replace Line 5
The state of Michigan and Enbridge Energy reached an agreement to permanently shut down the current segment of Line 5 that crosses the Straits of Mackinac and construct a new multi-use utility tunnel beneath the Straits.
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READ OTHER UPDATES
• Volkswagen settlement dollars fund purchase of propane-powered buses
• Ferrellgas acquires two Blue Rhino barbecue tank distributors
• ThompsonGas acquires division of multi-state energy distributor
• Diesel Direct acquires Worley & Obetz, sells propane division
• PERC names three autogas award recipients
• Matrix Capital Markets Group forms energy consulting group
• PERC appoints new director of agriculture and business development
INDUSTRY VOICES
Photo: iStock.com/Erikona Google results tool bridging the gap between propane retailers, customers
The Propane Education & Research Council is discontinuing its Find a Propane Retailer tool and adopting a Google search function in its place. Here's what you need to know about the new tool.
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS
Photo courtesy of Worthington Industries Composite propane cylinder from Worthington Industries
Worthington Industries’ composite propane cylinder, called “Fourtis,” is lightweight and durable and is wrapped in a customizable, easy-to-clean polymeric jacket with an ergonomic handle, the company reports. It is demountable, which makes reassembly easy and has lower maintenance costs than steel cylinders, Worthington says.
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LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
Photo: LPG staff The future of the Vets2Techs program
Vets2Techs co-founders Gerry Brien and Jesse Lord discuss what they hope for the future of the program, which works to place retired military personnel in jobs in the propane and oil industry.
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LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT
Photo: Lou Ferraro Last chance to RSVP for the
LP Gas Growth Summit

We’re bringing the propane industry to the Orlando, Florida, area with a unique networking event – the LP Gas Growth Summit – Oct. 24-26 at Reunion Resort. LP Gas magazine covers two-nights lodging, meals and golf for qualified propane retailers. Plus, we’ll introduce you to propane industry vendors that can help your business, as well as to other propane marketers from across the country. We’re finalizing our attendee list, so if you have an interest in joining us and building propane partnerships, please apply to attend at the link below by end-of-day Friday, Oct. 19.
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LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS
ADD Systems ADD Systems
ADD Systems has been a software solutions leader since 1973, with a staff of industry specialists and a customer base spanning the United States and Canada.
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Bergquist
Bergquist
Bergquist is a wholesale distributor committed to providing innovative propane products, outstanding customer service and technical support to its customers. Customers gain access to propane industry experts, thousands of inventoried items, same-day shipping and more.
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ICOM
ICOM
Icom North America founded the United Propane AutoGas Solutions Group, which focuses on providing fleets a one-stop shop and a seamless transition to utilizing propane autogas.
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LP GAS NOMINATIONS
Rising leader Nominate a Rising Leader
LP Gas magazine is excited to offer the LP Gas Rising Leaders as a way to acknowledge young talent in the propane industry. Find out how to nominate a 2019 Rising Leader by Oct. 31.
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FROM THE MAGAZINE
October 2018 cover → How to use email marketing to expand your propane operation

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