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New consumer safety education materials available Posted on 01 Sep 2005 in the News categories.

The propane industry has three new powerful tools to communicate important safety information to its customers that demonstrate the industry's serious commitment to the safety and well being of propane consumers. The new materials are the first in a series of new consumer safety education tools from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), since they purchased the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), GAS Check and other safety products from the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) in 2002. Read more»

House, Senate still at odds over policy Posted on 01 Aug 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Conferees are trying to iron out differences in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 passed by each House. Read more»

Bug off! Posted on 01 Aug 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane-powered devices now more affordable for homeowners. Read more»

Distributors: Still Vital Posted on 01 Aug 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Over the past few years, propane industry distributors have been more and more concerned about their role as the link between equipment manufacturers and propane retailers. These distributors, who have been among the staunchest supporters of the industry, say price-cutting competitors offering lower prices, but virtually no customer service, are squeezing them out. They're frustrated over losing business to competitors who sell exclusively on bargain-basement pricing. Read more»

Core Values … Now and in the future Posted on 01 Jul 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

We have all heard it. Safety pays. Safety first. Safety is number one. For the propane industry, safety is more than a simple slogan; it is a core value. Read more»

Limiting liability Posted on 01 Jul 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Accidents happen, and in the propane industry far too many tragic mistakes wind up in a courtroom in search of compensation for property damage, personal injury or even death. Read more»

It’s Working Posted on 01 Jul 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

From mid-2001 through mid-2003, the $23 million spent for consumer education generated a $35 million net increase to the propane industry's bottom line income – a 17.5 percent return on investment in the residential market over a 10-year period, according to a Virginia research firm. Read more»

DOT releases new transportation regulations Posted on 01 Jul 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

The Department of Transportation issued a series of new rules this spring governing the transportation of propane. Read more»

Need new customers? Look online Posted on 01 Jul 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

No matter what the weather and how efficiently and effectively your propane business runs, nothing happens -- and no money is made -- without customers. Read more»

Credit and Collections Strategies: In a Word – Proactive Posted on 01 Jul 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

A problem in the propane industry today is that a lot of companies are struggling financially because prices are increasing, leading to higher accounts receivable balances. Read more»