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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

NPGA elects Jeff Stewart as board chairman Posted on 15 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Jeff Stewart of Blue Star Gas is the new chair of the National Propane Gas Association board of directors, as he replaces Michelle Bimson Maggi of AmeriGas. Read more»

Storage opportunities sought through farm bill, CFATS program Posted on 12 Jun 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

During the Propane Days lobbying event last week in Washington, D.C., issues discussed were related to the supply and pricing of propane. Read more»

Sustainable fleets report: Propane posts lowest fuel cost Posted on 08 Jun 2023 in the News categories.

Here are findings from the annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, authored by clean technology consulting firm Gladstein, Neandross & Associates. Read more»

States keep a watchful eye on what happens out west Posted on 08 Jun 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Like the jet stream that carries storms across the country in the heart of heating season, regulations that develop in California tend to make their way east. Read more»

Communicate driver policies to employees Posted on 07 Jun 2023 in the News categories.

Federated Insurance is reminding propane marketers to carry written driving policies that are communicated regularly to all drivers at the business. Read more»

2022-23 winter propane consumption lowest since at least 2010 Posted on 05 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Many propane industry members described the 2022-23 winter as mild. Now the U.S. Energy Information Administration has the data to prove it. Read more»

Propane Personality: Dan Binning Posted on 02 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Dan Binning will retire at the end of the year after 44 years of service to the propane industry. Read more»

PERC names new officers, approves funding requests Posted on 02 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Chris DeFilippo of Superior Plus will become the next chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) when it meets in July in Big Sky, Montana. Read more»

Bill seeks to revitalize driver apprenticeship pilot program Posted on 31 May 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

The DRIVE Safe Integrity Act would remove the regulatory burdens that prevent drivers ages 18-20 from participating in interstate trucking. Read more»

Propane autogas school bus going strong at 250,000 miles Posted on 30 May 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

A 2011 Micro Bird propane school bus, operated by Crosby-Ironton Transportation in Minnesota, has reached 250,000 miles on a Roush CleanTech fuel system. Read more»