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Brian Richesson is the editor in chief of LP Gas Magazine. Contact him at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

Posts by Brian Richesson

Propane industry paper explores autogas in fleets Posted on 10 Oct 2016 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

What do marketers gain by running their fleet vehicles on propane? The paper highlights the lowest total cost of ownership, reduced emissions and a positive brand ripple effect. Read more»

PERC prepares to fund 2017 consumer education campaign Posted on 09 Oct 2016 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is seeking comments on three funding requests, including more than $8 million for the second year of its new consumer education campaign, ahead of its Nov. 2-3 meeting in Naples, Florida. Read more»

Long-awaited museum recognizes propane’s role in fueling America Posted on 03 Oct 2016 in the Current Issue categories.

After about two decades of planning, the National Museum of Industrial History opened in August in the 100-year-old former Bethlehem Steel facility. Read more»

Transit buses provide ‘affordable public transportation’ for Michigan community Posted on 29 Sep 2016 in the News categories.

The delivery of 16 alt fuel buses to the Mass Transportation Authority in Michigan signals the largest rollout of Blue Bird Propane Visions for commercial use. Read more»

Ferrellgas names founder as interim president, CEO Posted on 28 Sep 2016 in the News categories.

Stephen L. Wambold has stepped down as president and CEO and as a member of the board of Ferrellgas Partners LP, the company announced. Read more»

MFA Oil marks first acquisition of fiscal year Posted on 27 Sep 2016 in the News categories.

MFA Oil Co. has acquired Ozark County LP Gas Co. Inc., a propane retailer with offices in Gainesville, Missouri, and Mountain Home, Arkansas. Read more»

Propane industry rallies to aid Louisiana flood victims Posted on 25 Sep 2016 in the Current Issue categories.

The propane industry rallies around those impacted by this year’s historic Louisiana flooding. Read more»

Propane traders aim for retail operation stability Posted on 11 Sep 2016 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Find out what propane traders are doing behind the scenes that adds stability to retailer operations. Read more»

Today’s consumer markets show promise for propane Posted on 12 Aug 2016 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

The consumer markets are full of promise in today’s pricing environment. Read more»

PERC approves engine projects totaling more than $1.5 million Posted on 01 Aug 2016 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following funding requests at its July meeting in Napa, California. Read more»