California regulations lead to low-emission retrofits, new equipment

September 16, 2014 By Brian Richesson

New emissions regulations taking effect in California have forced the propane industry to react quickly and fast-track the…

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, propane retailers develop propane shortage solutions

September 9, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

Scott Walker’s experience with propane was like most Americans’ until last winter. Walker has used propane to…

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A propane family finds a second life as local baristas

August 29, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

The 300-square-foot building was a welcome space to jump-start a retail propane business. But steady growth over 40-plus…

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World LP Gas Forum to explore ways industry can sell, promote propane

August 27, 2014 By Jonathan Katz and LP Gas

Safe, low-carbon energy solutions already exist in the form of liquefied petroleum gas, says James Rockall, CEO of…

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Natural gas pipelines advance into propane territory; LPG leaders take notice

August 26, 2014 By James Guyette and LP Gas

Something smells rotten to numerous propane providers, and it’s not just the mercaptan odor that signals the…

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Propane industry invests in rail due to pipeline infrastructure issues

August 19, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

Propane is plentiful, but it isn’t easily available where and when it’s needed most. The preferred method to…

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A 121-year-old farmer co-op puts pedal to floor on autogas

August 7, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

One of the oldest farmer cooperatives in the United States has roots that trace back to 1893. Still,…

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Legislation emerges to prevent future propane shortages

August 1, 2014 By LP Gas

The Senate introduced a bill to address the causes of last winter’s propane shortage and provide solutions to…

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Propane helps modern farmers fuel farm production

July 31, 2014 By Brian Richesson

They spend billions, burn millions, and what we know about today’s farming operations can only benefit your business. …

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Will federal intervention help ease supply, distribution issues?

July 24, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

Propane leaders reach out to legislators, agencies in effort to strengthen supply, distribution chain after last winter’s struggles….

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