Propane-powered CHP division augments retailer’s business model

February 21, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Empire Gas of Puerto Rico established its own combined heat and power (CHP) division of 25 employees who provide engineering and technical expertise.

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LPG leaders plan commercialization of rDME and propane blends

February 18, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) has gained the attention of LPG leaders for its potential to help decarbonize the LPG industry.

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2022 LP Gas Rising Leaders

February 16, 2022 By LP Gas

Now in its sixth year, the LP Gas Rising Leaders initiative brings to the forefront the propane industry’s best and brightest young leaders.

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Foster Fuels’ 2021 gallon sales place it 33rd in the rankings. (Photo courtesy of Foster Fuels)

2022 Top Propane Retailers

February 15, 2022 By LP Gas

LP Gas’ annual ranking of the largest retail propane companies in the U.S. is measured by gallon sales. See who made the list for 2022.

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Small businesses are often targeted in cybercrime due to having older technology and a lack of security personnel. (Photo: KanawatTH/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Businesses face growing risk of cyberattacks, financial loss

February 11, 2022 By Phillip M. Perry

Companies should take effective security steps to counteract an upsurge not only in ransomware attacks but in electronic fraud of all kinds.

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Mitigate software vulnerabilities

February 8, 2022 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to address network and software security to protect their business and customers.

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PERC examines CARB ban on internal combustion engine forklifts

February 7, 2022 By Carly Bemer

The Propane Education & Research Council released an analysis that debates the California Air Resources Board’s proposed ban on internal combustion engine forklifts.

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Propane Personality: Leslie Anderson

February 4, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Leslie Anderson, president and CEO of the Propane Gas Association of New England, shares insights on propane’s place in the environment, association updates and more.