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.

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Porco Energy leader devoted time, talents to NYPGA

June 11, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Joseph Porco, co-operator of Porco Energy, died June 7 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, at the age of 59.

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First ‘30 Under 30’ class recognized

June 1, 2020 By LP Gas

The International Association of Young Gassers launched the “30 Under 30” program to recognize young professionals in the propane industry.

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NPGA: Hours-of-service modifications logical, allow flexibility

May 26, 2020 By Brian Richesson

The short-haul modification extends the distance limit within which a driver may operate from 100 air miles to 150 air miles.

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Propane retailer responses to COVID-19 captured in new survey

May 26, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Faced with the unknown impacts of a pandemic and graced with an essential business designation by the federal government, propane retailers continued to perform the true nature of their work: They delivered.