Propane companies are making a shift toward more digital processes during the pandemic. Photo: LP Gas staff

Industry events, communication move online

July 24, 2020 By Chris Lewis

A shift to a more virtual reality has occurred in the propane industry – hear how employers and employees have reacted and what the industry can expect going forward.

This article is tagged with Bill Stomp, COVID-19, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

NPGA director: Propane industry must mobilize outside DC

July 13, 2020 By Brian Richesson

NPGA’s Michael Baker recognizes the importance of industry members continuing to connect with legislators about the issues impacting their businesses.

This article is tagged with Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Mackinac Bridge photo by JamesBrey/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Line 5 pipeline issue overshadows tunnel permit process

July 8, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Enbridge discovered an anchor support issue on the east leg of the pipeline June 18 and reported it to Michigan officials.

This article is tagged with Enbridge, Line 5, Michigan, Michigan Propane Gas Association (MPGA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, state association and posted in News

PERC adopts latest educational strategies

July 3, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

The new approach to education addresses compliance programs, sales training, emergency response and consumer education in addition to CETP training.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), Eric Kuster, Lyndon Rickards, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Maintaining clean and properly placed placards should be done daily. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Mitigating the risks faced by delivery professionals during a pandemic

June 30, 2020 By Randy Warner and Jimmy Ainsworth

Jimmy Ainsworth and Randy Warner discuss how delivery personnel can balance safety and uninterrupted service during the coronavirus pandemic.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, COVID-19, FEMA, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in COVID-19, Current Issue, Featured

Eastern Propane senior VP leads new class of NPGA officers

June 19, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Denis Gagne, senior vice president of supply and acquisitions at Eastern Propane & Oil, was sworn in as the new chairman of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).

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NPGA hosts congressional update webinars

June 15, 2020 By LP Gas

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) hosted webinars with congressional leaders to discuss COVID-19 legislation, elections and industry advocacy.

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A Hocon Gas employee dons a mask during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo courtesy of Hocon Gas

COVID-19 adds to the layers of protection propane retailers use in daily operations

June 15, 2020 By James Guyette

Propane providers have long used the latest personal protective equipment to keep everybody safe, and many propane industry members are now routinely wearing masks as they go about their daily business.