Faces & Places: August 2024

August 23, 2024 By LP Gas

See images of propane professionals advocating for propane and connecting at industry events.

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The industry incident rate has decreased dramatically over the past decade – by 42 percent. Source: GPA Midstream Association

Midstream reduces rate of safety incidents

August 20, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Data collected by GPA Midstream Association’s Safety Committee shows the industry has reduced its incident rate over the past decade.

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Propane Personality: Billy Romero

August 19, 2024 By Chris Lewis

Billy Romero received a rare honor when a statewide proclamation in New Mexico declared June 20 as “Billy Romero Day.”

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Jason Edwards, far right, in a panel discussion at the 2022 LP Gas Growth Summit. Photo by LP Gas staff

Software provider assists marketer with technology transition

August 16, 2024 By Bob Sandrick

Rural Computer Consultants and Pacific States Petroleum formed a partnership that is poised to benefit both companies.

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The Jordan family has run L.G. Jordan Oil & Gas Co. for 100 years. (Photo courtesy of Carl Dean)

LPG Spotlight: L.G. Jordan Oil & Gas

August 13, 2024 By Chris Lewis

L.G. Jordan Oil & Gas, a propane retailer based in North Carolina, is deeply involved with its community.

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The dual-purpose, standalone fueling system from Propane Fueling Solutions allows fleets to refuel with propane autogas or recharge using propane as the energy source. (Photo courtesy of Propane Fueling Solutions)

PERC director addresses propane’s role in power generation

August 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry is staking its claim to a greater portion of the power generation market.

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Propane generates standby power at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Lodi Hospital in Lodi, Ohio. Photo by LP Gas staff

Propane generators stand ready at hospitals

August 9, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Service and reliability are keys to succeed in standby power generation.

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Supreme Court limits power of federal agencies. Douglas Rissing/istock / getty images plus/getty images

Supreme Court limits federal agencies’ power by overturning Chevron

August 5, 2024 By Chris Markham

In a groundbreaking 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a decades-long legal precedent that gave federal agencies power to interpret laws passed by Congress for regulatory purposes.

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PERC works to develop and share its safety training resources with the industry to better serve consumers. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

5 ways to incorporate safety into your marketing strategy

July 30, 2024 By Jennifer LeClerc

Do you incorporate safety into your marketing strategy? Customers want to know what steps you’re taking to keep them safe.

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While artificial intelligence is used to perform tasks that humans would otherwise do, the human touch is still vital when doing business. (Photo: ipopba/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Artificial intelligence: Pros and cons for propane

July 29, 2024 By Christopher Caywood

Artificial intelligence (AI) may enhance customer service in a propane operation, but deployment involves upfront costs.

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