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Propane makes push to replace diesel in ports

April 19, 2022 By Brian Richesson

A push to displace diesel equipment plus $450 million in federal infrastructure funding is helping to position propane as a fuel of choice in ports.

This article is tagged with environment, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane forklifts, propane markets, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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.

This article is tagged with environment, Environmental messaging, Leslie Anderson, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), Propane Personality, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane industry revamps environmental messaging

February 10, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

The new environmental messaging campaign positions propane as an ally, not an enemy, in the shared goals of decarbonization and energy equity.

This article is tagged with environment, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tucker Perkins and posted in From the Magazine, News

Examining the effects of electrification

February 21, 2018 By Steve Goreham

“Electrification” is the new buzzword touted by climate fighters and environmental groups. But what does it mean?

This article is tagged with Electrification, environment, greenhouse gas emissions and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Exploring propane’s value at state, national levels

February 19, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Local regulatory and environmental efforts are being made in parts of the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emission levels. How will this affect propane?

This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, environment, ICF, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable energy, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Joy Alafia, president and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association, takes a selfie with the student body of Sierra Enterprise Elementary School. The Propane Education & Research Council donated $5,000 to the school in recognition of Elk Grove Unified School District’s adoption of more than 200 propane-powered school buses. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Debunking autogas myths

January 15, 2018 By LP Gas

Propane autogas is one of the fastest-growing markets in the industry, but retailers often have a hard time finding the right place to market this fuel source.

This article is tagged with autogas, environment, propane autogas, Roush CleanTech and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Takeaways from PERC’s golf demo program

February 9, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

Final survey data from a Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) equipment demonstration program shows that propane-powered golf maintenance equipment can reduce emissions and save superintendents money.