Congress must show courage, address long-term financial stability
Our funding and budgeting process focuses Congress on the short term, but our government’s long-term budget outlook is more important. read more
Knowing ownership, location of LPG lines is no laughing matter
Gas line location and ownership has been a common theme in allegations of liability in accidents involving leaking lines or lines that have been damaged due to failure to determine exact location while digging. read more
Effective managers must learn to change outlook on performance
Here are some worthwhile ideas you might want to consider as you step into a new role. read more
Tax credits still a sales tool
Energy efficiency is still at the forefront of the new federal incentive program for residential construction. read more
Trade show tax tips
You can reduce a trade show’s impact on your bottom line by deducting all appropriate travel costs as business expenses on your income taxes. read more
How can DME alter the future of U.S. propane?
The molecule is best known as DME, or dimethyl ether, which has established a foothold in other countries, particularly China. DME’s striking similarities to propane have some within the industries exploring what they can do for each other. read more
Push under way to develop new, improved device to test odorant levels
Laboratories and manufacturers are being approached about creating a portable and cost-efficient device that can measure the amount of odorant in each product load. read more
Where have all the gallons gone?
Despite an unprecedented $250 million investment that delivered new products and helped add 1 million new propane-heated homes over the last decade, U.S. propane sales for combined residential, commercial, engine, farm and industrial uses have dropped an alarming 2.5 billion gallons since 2000. read more
Industry reaches ‘far afield’ to ensure adequate propane supplies during winter
After a seemingly endless series of record-setting winter calamities whipping across the country, amid stress-inducing issues with pipelines and waterborne imports, the arrival of Valentine’s Day was signaling that the nation’s propane providers were once again able to weather the storm. read more
Longtime friends, colleagues part ways at Purvin & Gertz
A changing of the guard has taken place at Purvin & Gertz. read more
