Indian River became one of the first school districts in the country – and the first in Florida – to integrate propane school buses into its fleet. (Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech)

School districts run all-propane bus fleets

October 20, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Two school districts realizing the benefits of propane autogas have transitioned their entire school bus fleets to run on the clean-burning fuel.

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NPGA, NYPGA, Mulhern Gas sue New York over gas ban

October 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson and Ellen Kriz

The lawsuit accuses New York state of violating federal law by banning gas appliances and infrastructure in most new buildings beginning Dec. 31, 2025.

This article is tagged with Electrification, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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PPEM to double rail deliveries to Simsa Group in Mexico

October 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Phoenix Park Energy Marketing says it intends to increase its propane deliveries to Intersim SA (Simsa Group, Mexico) from 300 to 650 rail cars per month.

This article is tagged with fractionation, Mexico, NGLs, Phoenix Park, rail, rail facility, Texas, transports and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Holtzman Propane consultant Randy Doyle, right, answers questions from LP Gas Editor Brian Richesson. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Randy Doyle talks Heat Pump Helper technology at Growth Summit

October 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas Editor Brian Richesson interviewed propane industry veteran Randy Doyle of Holtzman Propane about the Heat Pump Helper.

This article is tagged with Electrification, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, LP Gas Growth Summit, Randy Doyle, residential heating, residential market, tankless water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Ohio Propane Gas Association launches manager training program

October 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A new manager training program in Ohio – the first of its kind in the propane industry – addresses technical skills and soft skills.

This article is tagged with leadership, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), training and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Photo by LP Gas staff and Tom Ledford/Ledford Productions

How the 2023 LP Gas Growth Summit unfolds

October 19, 2023 By LP Gas

The LP Gas Growth Summit gathers retail propane company decision-makers and industry partners for one-on-one meetings, education and networking.

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The LP Gas Growth Summit features one-on-one meetings between partners like Tankfarm’s Mark Zimora, right, and propane company decision-makers. (Photo by LP Gas staff and Tom Ledford/Ledford Productions)

Retailers from all regions attend 8th LP Gas Growth Summit

October 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

About 70 propane industry members gathered at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida, to explore ways to grow business at the eighth LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, LP Gas Growth Summit, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Doyle and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

With a variety of power generation applications available today, Jim Bunsey says, propane retailers can provide “peace of mind” for customers. Photo by LP Gas staff and Tom Ledford/Ledford Productions

Propane primed for power generation

October 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

At the LP Gas Growth Summit, Jim Bunsey reminded propane retailers about how they can offer power solutions to existing customers.

This article is tagged with electricity, Electrification, generators, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, LP Gas Growth Summit, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane generators and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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PHMSA proposes updates to gas distribution pipeline regulations

October 16, 2023 By LP Gas

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen gas distribution pipeline regulations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), regulations, safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine