This year's survey offers busy retailers a useful tool to assess their businesses. Photo: iStock.com/kozmoat98

Nationwide survey captures industry in transition

October 21, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

A survey of propane retailers conducted by Gray, Gray & Gray provides a snapshot of the industry and presents benchmarking data.

This article is tagged with Gray Gray & Gray, heating season, Marty Kirshner, Mergers and Acquisitions, propane retailers, survey, workforce and posted in Current Issue, Featured

U-Haul propane program manager shifts autogas into high gear

October 17, 2019 By Brian Richesson

John Barnett is the propane program manager at Phoenix-based U-Haul International, where he promotes the benefits of propane autogas across the country.

This article is tagged with autogas, John Barnett, Opening Delivery, U-Haul and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

Poorly maintained tanks can frustrate customers and damage the reputation of the entire industry. Photo: iStock.com/Lautaro Federico

Paving a path to business excellence

October 15, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle poses five questions all propane marketers should ask themselves when evaluating how the public views their operations.

This article is tagged with propane customers, propane marketers, Randy Doyle, Real Talk with Randy and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane Personality: Boehlke Bottled Gas’ Chad Kroening

October 11, 2019 By LP Gas

A conversation with the vice president of safety and commercial operations at Wisconsin-based Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp.

This article is tagged with autogas, Chad Kroening, NPGA, Propane Personality, PropanePAC and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Locking in for the winter heating season

October 9, 2019 By James Guyette

The propane industry is confident that winter heating demand will be met amid the land and sea logistical challenges that lie ahead.

This article is tagged with Global Gas Inc., heating season, ICF, MFA Oil, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Rhoads Energy is based in south central Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy of Rhoads Energy

LPG Spotlight: Rhoads Energy

October 4, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane helps year-round diversification at century-old energy provider based in south central Pennsylvania.

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Tankless water heaters have gotten the industry's attention. Photo courtesy of Navien

Water heater market opportunities heating up

October 3, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Opportunities exist for propane retailers to build year-round gallon demand in the water heater market, whether with tank or tankless models.

This article is tagged with Conger LP Gas, ICF, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Randy Thompson, ThompsonGas, water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured

According to PERC, propane autogas vehicles cost 27 cents per mile to operate. Diesel is about 10 cents more expensive in operational costs. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Exploring new markets step by step

September 27, 2019 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources offers advice to propane marketers looking to diversify their products and services beyond the home-heating market.

This article is tagged with autogas, Cooper Wilburn, In the Know, propane markets, propane resources, propane retailers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

A circular economy uses resources efficiently and minimizes waste. Photo: iStock.com/BsWei

Public interest in sustainability invites opportunities for LPG retailers

September 24, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke, vice president of propane marketing services for Warm Thoughts Communications, argues in favor of running propane operations sustainably.

This article is tagged with clean energy, Marketing Mix, propane, sustainability, tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

Truce Software "beacon" attached to the windshield

Ferrellgas rolls out software to help prevent distracted driving

September 23, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Ferrellgas is taking a proactive approach to safety by using technology to reduce the dangers of distracted driving.

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