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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.

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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

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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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Calling in expert testimony

September 20, 2019 By John McCoy

John McCoy explains the trial judge’s gatekeeping role when it comes to selecting expert testimony for propane-related court cases.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

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Creating a safety culture at your propane operation

September 17, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner of Cavagna North America offers workplace safety advice that every propane retailer should know to build a safety culture.

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Eric Sears, right, at Propane Days 2018 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Brian Richesson

Propane Personality: NPGA’s Eric Sears

September 16, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

LP Gas visits with Eric Sears, the state engagement program manager – state association relations, for the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).

This article is tagged with Auxier Gas, Midwest, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Propane Days, Propane Personality, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

LPG Spotlight: Irvington Gas Co.

September 13, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The Kentucky-based propane marketer relies on relationships to bring tankless water heaters into homes and increase sales.

This article is tagged with Kentucky, LPG Spotlight, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), tankless water heaters, water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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