While artificial intelligence is used to perform tasks that humans would otherwise do, the human touch is still vital when doing business. (Photo: ipopba/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How are propane industry leaders using AI to help their businesses?

January 15, 2025 By Chris Markham

Industry leaders share their perspectives on artificial intelligence and the roles it can play in propane business operations.

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This article is tagged with ADD Systems, Anova, artificial intelligence (AI), Cargas, January 2025, LP Gas Growth Summit, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), One-Tank, Otodata, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), tank monitoring, Texas Propane Gas Association, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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5 propane industry questions for 2025

January 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

It’s natural to wonder what the next 12 months will hold for each of us, but what about for the propane industry? Here are five questions to ponder.

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This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), congress, energy policy, gallon growth, leadership, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nexio, Opening Delivery, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), regulations and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Woodward, second from right, supports Women in Propane. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Personality: Leslie Woodward

December 30, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Leslie Woodward’s father started Fairview in 1969 as a small manufacturer and distributor of fittings and hose in Toronto.

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This article is tagged with Canada, December 2024, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in From the Magazine, Current Issue, Featured

The essential nature of the industry has kept gallons flowing, but navigating a pandemic requires business acumen. Photo: JennaWagner/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Power demand growth will require breakthrough technologies and a new approach to gas

December 29, 2024 By Gordon Feller

Gordon Feller, a Global Fellow of The Smithsonian Institution and adviser to U.S.-based companies, talks America’s energy future.

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This article is tagged with autogas, Blue Flame Blog, December 2024, fossil fuels, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), natural gas, President Joe Biden, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable energy, Steve Kaminski and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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2024 State of the Industry: Inflection point

December 13, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Significant propane gallon sales declines defined the beginning of the new millennium; at the 25-year mark, a changing industry appears positioned for growth.

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This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Star Gas, December 2024, diesel, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Pat Hyland, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, Randy Doyle, State of the Industry, Stuart Weidie, tankless water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue in western North Carolina

November 27, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Residents across the area are still feeling the effects of the hurricane, with reports indicating its impact is widespread.

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This article is tagged with EPA, FEMA, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southeast Propane Alliance and posted in News

NPGF kicking off 2025-26 scholarship program

November 26, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Foundation (NPGF) will launch its 2025-26 scholarship program Dec. 15, with the application deadline Feb. 15, 2025.

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This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association and posted in News

Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Paula Wilson joins Blue Peak Resources

November 20, 2024 By Chris Markham

Paula Wilson has joined Blue Peak Resources, a merger and acquisitions consulting firm.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Blue Peak Resources, Mergers and Acquisitions, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, people news, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Women in Propane Council appoints 2025 executive board

November 14, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Whitney O’Toole has been in her current role at AmeriGas for over two years.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Cetane Associates, Ferrellgas, growmark, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), people news, women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in News

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Faces & Places: November 2024

November 8, 2024 By LP Gas

See images from members throughout the industry traveling and attending propane meetings.

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This article is tagged with Blue Bird, LP Gas Growth Summit, Meritum Energy Holdings, Metsa, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), November 2024, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Roush CleanTech and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine