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Track marketing ratios to fine-tune your budget

October 19, 2018 By Tom Jaenicke

Warm Thoughts Communications’ Tom Jaenicke explains why now is a good time to start working on next year’s marketing budget.

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The decision to switch to a Google search function is based mostly on data showing the frequency with which a search engine is used. Photo: iStock.com/Erikona

Google results tool bridging the gap of propane retailers, customers

October 18, 2018 By Joelle Harms

Propane Education & Research Council replaces ‘Find a Propane Retailer’ with Google results.

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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

What retailers and end users should know about propane autogas

October 18, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

What retailers should know about the current conversation surrounding propane autogas, how to break into an expanding market.

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Propane tank holder reduces rust stains, stabilizes tanks

October 17, 2018 By LP Gas

The holder elevates the tank off of the ground and helps prevent any sliding or tipping.

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Roush CleanTech’s autogas engine. Photo courtesy of Roush Cleantech

VW Settlement injects millions of dollars into propane autogas sales

October 15, 2018 By Chris Lewis

The VW settlement process is injecting millions of dollars into propane autogas projects and creating ‘unprecedented opportunity’ for the future.

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New Century FS erected a vertical 1,000-gallon bulk tank connected to a dispenser. Photo courtesy of New Century FS

LPG Spotlight: New Century FS

October 12, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Central Iowa cooperative plays a crucial role in school district transportation.

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Locks increase tank security

October 10, 2018 By LP Gas

Lock America’s POLock secures individual tanks with a single tubular key registered to the business.

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Criminal cases require proof that is beyond a reasonable doubt, while civil cases require a preponderance of the evidence. Photo: iStock.com/EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER

The burden of evidence in criminal and civil cases

October 6, 2018 By John McCoy

McCoy, Leavitt, Laskey LLC’s John McCoy discusses the role evidence can play in propane industry specific civil cases.

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A research program conducted by the Cylinder Exchange Council included vehicle crash testing of metal cylinder cabinets. Photo courtesy of The National Propane Gas Association and The Propane Education & Research Council

Cylinder Exchange Council covers laws, regulations, technical issues

October 5, 2018 By Bruce Swiecicki

Bruce Swiecicki, NPGA’s senior technical adviser of regulatory and technical services and staff representative of the Cylinder Exchange Council, gives an update on that council.

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Stocks should maintain an adequate number of days of supply coming out of winter. Photo: iStock.com/BrendanHunter

Propane industry experts look ahead to winter

October 5, 2018 By James Guyette

Propane industry experts show cautious optimism regarding supply going into winter heating season.

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