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Gassing up your propane sales Posted on 01 Feb 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

With today's heated competitive climate over ever-tightening American energy dollars, being an order-taker and sitting back waiting for the telephone to ring has gone the way of the malt shop, bell-bottoms and mullets. Read more»

Retailers should have answers for consumers on home-heating issues Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the News categories.

The propane industry can provide consumers with energy-savings tips and other information to help offset rising home-heating costs. Read more»

Hybrids for the Home Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

In the basement of a typical 35-year-old home in Boston, a propane-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) system is keeping Alex Stevenson's family cozy this winter while making enough electricity to cut his winter light bill in half. Read more»

The Industry’s Inexact Science Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

There was no method to Sam McTier's madness. This, he admits. When it came to ridding water from a large propane container, the industry veteran tried just about everything. Read more»

Under surveillance Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

The ranch spans 40,000 acres and houses some of the largest deer in Texas. In this state, hunting is a billion-dollar industry. Read more»

ReedGas Propane Co. Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

When computer programs streamlined for propane companies hit the market, ReedGas chose its own route. Instead of buying another company's product for its in-house programming, the southwest Louisiana propane business built its own from scratch. Read more»

Letter to the Editor Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

In the September 2007 issue of LP Gas, columnist Jay Johnston questioned the safety of wrapping cylinders with plastic sleeves. Sadly, Mr. Johnston recited a propane grill accident that had no apparent connection to the use of a plastic sleeve. Read more»

Market research shows builders and renovators are key industry targets Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the News categories.

Involvement in Energy Decision; Current Energy Recommendations Read more»

State of the Industry Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

What are the critical challenges facing propane retailers, and how are they being addressed? Read more»

Honors, promotions, new hires: December 2007 Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the News categories.

FACTOR Inc. Matthew D. Ziehme has been appointed to vice president of development at FACTOR Inc., a developer of software solutions and a division of W.R. Hess Co. Ziehme will... Read more»