About Brian Richesson

Weather. Energy competition. Consumer conservation. The economy. The propane industry has faced frequent obstacles in recent years, forcing many marketers to take action, adapt to changing times and discover new... Read more»

A look at PERC’s reorganization; plus perspective, politics and projects   Against the backdrop of the green vineyards traversing the rolling hills of wine country, a re-engineered Propane Education &... Read more»

Propane is “exceptional energy,” but is that good enough? That question was pondered when the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) met on July 11 in Napa, Calif. The council discussed whether... Read more»

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is sharpening its vision for the future, engaging hundreds of industry members on its mission and ensuring that adequate resources are available to proceed with what its new chairman is calling a main priority. Read more»

Natural gas riding high on supply and attention, but don’t count out propane   Natural gas, recognized lately for its abundance in shale deposits across the United States, has garnered... Read more»

A Propane Education & Research Council campaign focuses on bobtail rollover prevention. Read more»

Natural gas, recognized lately for its abundance in shale deposits across the United States, has garnered its share of media attention. Its prices are at record lows, and its prospects as a motor fuel are gaining momentum. Read more»

Split seconds. That’s all it takes for a propane bobtail to veer slightly off the road and past the point of no return. Read more»

Gene Bissell took some time recently to answer questions from LP Gas Editor in Chief Brian Richesson about AmeriGas’ purchase of Heritage Propane and the state of the propane industry. Read more»

Since March 29, the propane industry has mourned the tragic deaths of Charles Snelling and his wife, Adrienne, both 81, found together in their home. Read more»