December 2016 - LP Gas

In the Know: Government

December 14, 2016 - By Tamera Kovacs

LP Gas asks Propane Resources' Tamera Kovacs what impact she anticipates the Trump administration having on the propane industry. read more

This article is tagged with Donald Trump, election, government, propane industry, propane resources, Tamera Kovacs and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Bimbo Bakeries adds 45 autogas vehicles to fleet

December 13, 2016 - By Megan Smalley

Bimbo Bakeries USA deployed a fleet of 45 delivery vehicles fueled by propane autogas at its Elkridge, Maryland, facility. read more

This article is tagged with autogas, propane autogas, Roush CleanTech and posted in News

Hours-of-service restart rule for truckers preserved

December 12, 2016 - By Kevin Yanik

A bill that will fund the federal government into April 2017 also provides some relief for the trucking industry, including operational propane vehicles. read more

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), government, hours of service (HOS), President Barack Obama, safety, trucking and posted in News

Higher natural gas prices result in increased drilling, supplies

December 12, 2016 - By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

Natural gas prices have been rising rapidly since mid-November. Winter weather is a key factor in driving prices to their highest level since December 2014. read more

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Dale Delay, Mark Rachal, natural gas, propane supply, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

PERC approves 2017 budget, funding requests

December 9, 2016 - By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved a $40.7 million budget for 2017 at its November meeting in Naples, Florida. It includes the second year of a national consumer education campaign, as well as its Partnership with States program. read more

This article is tagged with American Petroleum Institute (API), autogas, Blue, Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, GPA Midstream Association, ICF, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), swanson russell, The Richards Group and posted in News

Addressing community concerns about plant expansion

December 9, 2016 - By Jay Johnston

When it comes to plant expansion, know what safety buttons to push, especially when it comes to community concerns. read more

This article is tagged with community relations, Environmental Protection Agency, jay johnston, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue

Trump’s EPA pick reportedly a friend to fossil fuels

December 8, 2016 - By Kevin Yanik

President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint Scott Pruitt, attorney general of Oklahoma, to lead the EPA, according to multiple reports. read more

This article is tagged with Donald Trump, EPA, fossil fuels, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and posted in Blue Flame Blog

San Diego transit system deploys propane-powered bus fleet

December 8, 2016 - By Allison Kral

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System rolled out a fleet of 77 buses fueled by propane autogas. read more

This article is tagged with environment, propane autogas, propane conversions, propane-powered buses, Roush CleanTech, todd mouw and posted in News

December 2016: LP Gas PhotoDrop

December 8, 2016 - By LP Gas

Check out a photo slideshow of some recent LP gas-related events, including the LP Gas Growth Summit in Orlando, Florida. read more

This article is tagged with Georgia, Georgia Gas Distributors, Gordon Cunningham, Icom North America, LP Gas Growth Summit, LP Gas Hall of Fame, McMahan’s Bottle Gas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, propane distributors, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and posted in Current Issue

Propane retailer discusses growing gallons in the residential market

December 8, 2016 - By Allison Kral

Florida Public Utilities' Lyn Cacella discusses how the company is growing gallons in the residential market. read more

This article is tagged with Florida, Florida Public Utilities, gallon growth, LP Gas Growth Summit, Lyn Cacella, propane industry, residential market, residential propane market, video and posted in Featured Video