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Industry leaders gain from mentoring programs

December 4, 2017 By Clara Richter

In the spring of 2016, NPGA’s Women in Propane Council launched the Knowledge Exchange network to serve as a mentorship program.

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Crane rule deadline delayed in final ruling

November 28, 2017 By Clara Richter

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a final rule, further delaying the compliance deadline for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rule until Nov. 10, 2018.

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Using press-connect fittings to join pipes

November 24, 2017 By Larry Bernstein

Press-connect fittings have gained acceptance by NFPA 58 and now give the propane industry a ‘viable alternative’ for joining pipe.

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Propane’s role in hurricane relief efforts

November 15, 2017 By James Guyette

Propane rides to the rescue of regions hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

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NPGA makes resolutions of sympathy

November 8, 2017 By Clara Richter

Three industry members who died in the past year were honored with resolutions of sympathy at the National Propane Gas Association’s fall board of directors meeting.

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NPGA addresses membership issues at fall board meeting

November 8, 2017 By Brian Richesson

NPGA addresses a number of issues at its fall board meeting, including minimum membership standards and opposition to its state affiliation agreement.

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Women in Propane, LPG install new leadership

November 3, 2017 By Clara Richter

The Women in Propane Council will be under the leadership of Laurie Irish Jones and the Women in LPG Global Network will be led by Paige O’Dell, starting in January.

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EIA: Colder weather, higher energy costs to raise household expenditures this winter

October 19, 2017 By LP Gas

As the winter season approaches, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts average household expenditures for all major home heating fuels will rise.