In the August 2018 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: Propane mowers save money, lower emissions, increase efficiency

THE PROPANE INDUSTRY’S PREMIER INFORMATION SOURCE  •  AUGUST 2018 ENEWS ARCHIVE

GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS NPGA Technology, Standards and Safety Committee Meeting Sept. 9-11 Indianapolis NPGA Benchmarking Council (Groups A-F & H) Sept. 13-14 Baltimore NPGA Benchmarking Council (Groups I-M) Sept. 20-21 Baltimore NPGA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Houston World LPG Forum Oct. 2-4 Houston LP Gas Growth Summit Oct. 24-26 Orlando, Florida IN THE LEAD Propane mowers save money, lower emissions, increase efficiency Landscape contractors have become increasingly willing to transition to propane-fueled mowers. Find out how the commercial mowing market can offer year-round gallon growth. [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK Superior Plus boosts presence in US propane market NGL Energy Partners exited the retail propane business, while Superior Plus Energy Services became one of the largest propane retailers in the United States. Here's a breakdown of all that has happened in the last six months. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM PERC installs new chairman, proposes 2019 budget The Propane Education & Research Council introduced a new chairman and unveiled its proposed 2019 budget. Get more highlights from the July meeting. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • Ferrellgas divests business lines to focus on retail propane, tank exchange • Dixie Pipeline to expand capacity • MFA Oil acquires western Missouri propane operation • DataOnline acquires Independent Technologies • Private equity firm acquires Hop Energy • NPGA hires manager of state engagement • Icom North America adds to team in Northwest • Indiana-based Dunes Learning Center invests in propane-powered bus INDUSTRY VOICES Four takeaways from the first PERC Can-Do Conference The Propane Education & Research Council Can-Do Conference was established with the goal to educate propane retailers on marketing. Find out more about the inaugural event. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Cavalier Industries releases gaseous generator line Cavalier Industries introduced the CIPR Prime, its latest gaseous generator product line. The generators utilize Industrial Zenith engines and can be used for natural gas and propane operation. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT Northeast Propane Show fuels success for New England retailers The Propane Gas Association of New England's Northeast Propane Show took place Aug. 8-9 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Watch this video to get an overview of last week's events. [ watch video now ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Time is running out to apply for the LP Gas Growth Summit The featured speaker for this year’s Growth Summit has been confirmed. Dale Delay, president of Cost Management Solutions LLC, has over 25 years in the oil and gas industry. He has experience as a gas liquids trader, marketing manager of merchant fractionation facilities and director/manager of wholesale operations. Delay will lead a discussion on pricing in the propane market and a simple hedge strategy that can add good returns to your business. Limited space remains, so submit your application at the link below to secure your spot. [ learn more about the event ] [ apply to attend ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS Energy Tree Energy Tree offers revolutionary power generation products including the EverGreen 4, a practical, eco-friendly generator that cuts down costs and more. [ learn more ] Signature Truck Signature Truck is a propane delivery truck manufacturer committed to quality builds and competitive pricing on transports, bobtails and service crane trucks. [ learn more ] SkyBitz SkyBitz Tank Monitoring provides remote monitoring and analytics enabling businesses to save time and money by delivering more product less often. [ learn more ] LP GAS NOMINATIONS Nominate a deserving individual for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas magazine inducted four members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Atlanta. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2019, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. [ submit your nomination here ] [ visit LPGasHallofFame.com ] Nominate a Rising Leader LP Gas magazine is excited to offer the Rising Leaders list as a way to acknowledge young talent in the propane industry. Find out how to nominate a Rising Leader. [ submit your nomination here ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → A Propane Personality: NPGA’s Chris Earhart → How does human resources fit into the business of operations → Improving residential and commercial properties with propane