Celebrate second annual National Propane Day

September 20, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Saturday, Oct. 7 will mark the second annual National Propane Day, promoted by the Propane Education & Research Council.

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Source: Gray, Gray & Gray 2023 propane industry survey

Propane industry survey shows wage growth

September 19, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Gray, Gray & Gray, a consulting, accounting and business advisory firm for the propane industry, released the results of the firm’s annual propane industry survey for 2023.

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EDP hires industry veteran as central region vice president

September 14, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Joining EDP as region vice president for the central U.S., Paige O’Dell brings more than 30 years of propane industry experience.

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Dennis Ryan, coordinator of transportation at North Penn School District, left, accepts the Energy for Everyone Hero Award from Steve Whaley, director of autogas business development at the Propane Education & Research Council. (Photo: PERC)

North Penn School District receives award from Propane Council

September 11, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council presented the North Penn School District with the Energy for Everyone Hero Award for its use of propane buses.

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Unpredictable weather justifies the purchase of business interruption insurance in certain areas. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Winter preview: Shift in mindset

September 11, 2023 By James Guyette

Climate calamities more so than propane fundamentals are forcing retailers to expect the unexpected this winter.

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Lock-up occurs when demand for propane downstream stops. (Image courtesy of Cavagna North America)

What to know about propane regulator lock-up

August 29, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner of Cavagna North America explains the importance of propane regulator lock-up as well as its safety implications.

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Test installations have worked to prove the effectiveness of the hydronic, tankless technology, and continue to help the industry learn how to commercialize the product. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

Heat Pump Helper leaders converge on Ohio home

August 17, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Representatives from PERC, Rinnai and others visited an Ohio home to learn about propane’s response to electrification through its Heat Pump Helper solution.

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Advanced hydronic, tankless technology is one way for propane to keep pace with electricity in the residential market. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

Space heating solution builds momentum in residential market

August 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Heat Pump Helper is a way to protect and grow propane gallons with residential consumers who have adopted the electric heat pump.

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Propane teams with natural gas industry on research

August 14, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council approved two funding requests and named new officers during its July meeting in Big Sky, Montana.

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Casandra Russo has served AmeriGas for more than 12 years. (Photo courtesy of Casandra Russo)

Propane Personality: Casandra Russo

July 26, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Casandra Russo has served AmeriGas for more than 12 years and is currently the company’s manager of government and industry affairs.

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