PERC president, CEO discusses importance of National Safety & Trainer’s Conference

January 28, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

President and CEO of PERC, Tucker Perkins, discusses the importance of the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference with LP Gas magazine.

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Remembering award winner, Hall of Famer Sam McTier

January 22, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Sam McTier, who died Jan. 11 at age 93, was known for his vast knowledge of the propane industry and its processes, and his passion for sharing it.

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5 takeaways from discussions with state propane associations

January 9, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Each company has a choice on its level of involvement in the propane industry. Each state association has a choice as to how it represents members.

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About 33 percent of all energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States is from the production of electric power, according to the Energy Information Administration. Photo: xuanhuongho/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

When emotions drive energy policy

January 3, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke examines the decarbonization push across the country and where the movement will leave the propane industry.

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This is a 20-pound cylinder with an OPD valve and face seal that is in good condition. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council.

2020 NFPA 58 requires face seal inspection

December 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Changes to NFPA 58 in 2020 require propane marketers to inspect the face seal on overfill protection device valves on propane cylinders.

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Agricultural producers and irrigation customers can utilize the new engines. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

PERC, IIS partner on engine aimed at multiple markets

December 20, 2019 By LP Gas

Collaborative effort between the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and Industrial-Irrigation Services (IIS) results in options for agricultural and industrial applications.

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Propane Personality: NPGA’s Lesley Garland

December 17, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Check out a conversation with Lesley Garland, the vice president of state affairs at the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).

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The risk of a static electricity incident increases in the winter due to lower humidity. Photo: chasdesign/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Snuffing the static electricity spark

December 10, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow explores how the cold weather during the winter heating season heightens the risks of static electricity for propane marketers.

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2020 market development programs among PERC projects

December 9, 2019 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following funding requests during its November meeting in Naples, Florida.

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“E pluribus unum,” one out of many, must be the spirit of the propane industry. Photo: iStock.com/scyther5

Volunteerism represents a critical pillar of the propane industry

November 26, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle explores why volunteering is important to the propane industry, and how it unites and strengthens propane marketers.

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