Chris Everett, general manager of Fallbrook Propane Gas, is overseeing the creation of a new marketing campaign that promotes propane as a clean energy source. (Image courtesy of Endpoint - Chris Everett & Dominic Padua)

LPG Spotlight: Fallbrook Propane Gas Co.

November 22, 2022 By Chris Lewis

California marketer Fallbrook Propane Gas Co. aims to showcase propane’s eco-friendliness to the public with a marketing campaign.

This article is tagged with California, clean energy, EDP, LPG Spotlight, marketing, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Beware the risks of negligent hiring

November 17, 2022 By John McCoy

John McCoy uses a recent murder case as an example to stress the need for diligent employment practices by propane retailers.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, propane legal issues and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

A cylinder provider plans for post-consumer recycling of its products. (Image courtesy of Worthington Industries)

Manufacturers, association leaders develop new approach to propane cylinder recycling

November 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

A propane cylinder manufacturer’s increased focus on responding to legislation is contributing to a new residential recycling program in Connecticut.

This article is tagged with Connecticut, Leslie Anderson, propane cylinder, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), Worthington Enterprises and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Rising transportation costs factor into the price of propane tanks. (Photo courtesy of Metsa Tanks Inc.)

Supply, labor challenges shape propane tank production, distribution

November 14, 2022 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

Of the supply disruptions affecting industry since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, propane marketers perhaps have felt steel shortages most acutely.

This article is tagged with composite cylinders, Europe, Hexagon Ragasco, Metsa, propane cylinders, propane tanks, Quality Steel Corp., steel prices, Viking Cylinders and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane marketers can reassess and repurpose tank assets that are already in the field to avoid buying new tanks at relatively high prices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

In the Know: Controlling container costs

November 11, 2022 By Scott Slocum

Find out how propane marketers can control the cost of containers amid high steel prices, according to Propane Resources’ Scott Slocum.

This article is tagged with In the Know, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, propane tanks, steel prices and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Practical media training for propane

November 10, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Have the confidence to tackle challenging questions and benefit from prepared messages with these tips from Christina Mozaffari, a former NBC News producer.

This article is tagged with communication, digital media, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), social media, the digital space and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Winter often brings more interruption-of-service calls. (Photo: knowlesgallery/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

3 essential protocols for interruption-of-service calls

November 9, 2022 By Wes Sheppard

As cold weather envelops regions across the country, propane companies can expect more frequent interruption-of-service calls.

This article is tagged with P3 Propane Safety, safety signals, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Study: US behind other regions in small but growing bioLPG market

November 8, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The new white paper by Argus Media examines how the U.S. compares to other countries in the renewable propane or bioLPG market.

This article is tagged with Europe, Oberon Fuels, Our Energy Future, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable dimethyl ether (rDME), renewable propane, SHV Energy, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

New federal laws include incentives for propane autogas fuel, infrastructure and vehicles. (Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech)

Propane stands its ground despite sweeping changes to energy policy

November 4, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act aim to advance a clean energy economy and include incentives for propane.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, David Kennedy, Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane autogas, propane autogas school buses, propane infrastructure, Roush CleanTech, todd mouw and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Optimism remains about the future of propane autogas

November 3, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The path for propane autogas has taken industry stakeholders on a roller-coaster ride over the past couple of years, but optimism remains about the market.

This article is tagged with alternative fuel tax credits, autogas, Cummins, paratransit, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane fleets, propane infrastructure, propane school buses and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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