Propane retailers, equipment vendors unite at LP Gas Growth Summit

November 17, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Propane industry leaders gathered this week for the second annual LP Gas Growth Summit in Orlando, Florida. Get a rundown on the event.

This article is tagged with Icom North America, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), LP Gas Growth Summit, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), SkyBitz Tank Monitoring, Technology Assurance Labs, Viking Cylinders and posted in Featured, News

Second LP Gas Growth Summit underway

November 14, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Propane industry leaders gathered for the start of the second annual LP Gas Growth Summit in Orlando, Florida.

This article is tagged with autogas, events, Icom North America, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), Jeremy Wishart, lawn mower, LP Gas Growth Summit, motor fuel, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), SkyBitz Tank Monitoring, technology, Technology Assurance Labs and posted in Events, Featured, News

NPGA meetings highlight hiring, energy competition

November 13, 2016 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) board and committee meetings offer perspective on what the industry’s facing statewide and across the country.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, George Koloroutis, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, propane supply, Stuart Weidie, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Autogas has been gaining popularity as a motor fuel because it possesses operational characteristics that are desirable to vehicle manufacturers and operators. Photos courtesy of Blackmer

Pumping technologies optimize autogas handling

November 10, 2016 By Thomas L. Stone

Regenerative turbine and sliding vane pumps help optimize fuel’s handling.

This article is tagged with propane autogas, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Photo: Propane Education & Research Center

PERC president, CEO to retire in 2017

November 3, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Roy Willis, president and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), plans to retire July 31, 2017, the council announced at its meeting this week in Naples, Florida. Willis has led PERC since March 1998.

This article is tagged with Mark Sutton, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Rick Roldan, Roy Willis, Tom Van Buren and posted in Featured, News

Heating expenditures, propane inventory up in winter outlook

October 13, 2016 By LP Gas

Higher projected U.S. household winter propane expenditures compared to last year and soaring U.S. propane inventory highlight the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) annual Winter Fuels Outlook, released Thursday, Oct. 13.

This article is tagged with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NPGA, propane exports, propane heating, propane inventory, propane prices, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Featured, News

Photo Courtesy of Evergreen FS, Olympia CUSD 16

Exploring the rise in propane school bus sales

October 12, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Propane autogas school bus sales are climbing with support from manufacturers and LP gas partners.

This article is tagged with Alaska, autogas, Blue Bird, Ford, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Roush CleanTech and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane industry paper explores autogas in fleets

October 10, 2016 By Brian Richesson

What do marketers gain by running their fleet vehicles on propane? The paper highlights the lowest total cost of ownership, reduced emissions and a positive brand ripple effect.

This article is tagged with autogas, autogas fleets, ICF, Mike Taylor, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Direct injection: A Q&A with Southwest Research Institute

October 4, 2016 By LP Gas

LP Gas connected with Michael G. Ross, program manager at the Southwest Research Institute, to gain another perspective on direct injection technology.