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Propane industry rallies to help storm-ravaged region

November 7, 2024 By Brian Richesson

When natural disasters strike, propane companies respond – because they have the portable, versatile fuel that can bring immediate relief to others.

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Blossman Gas delivers propane generators to impacted areas. (Photo courtesy of Blossman Gas employees)

Propane industry provides aid to areas devastated by hurricanes

November 5, 2024 By Nicole Schlosser

In the aftermath of two hurricanes, propane retailers and other industry members aid customers, co-workers and communities as winter approaches.

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Photo of the Young Professionals Council's day of service in Kansas City, Missouri, courtesy of Ferrellgas

NPGA’s Young Professionals Council holds days of service

October 17, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) new Young Professionals Council held days of service in partnership with Operation BBQ Relief.

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How the 2024 election could impact the propane industry

October 4, 2024 By Chris Markham

Michael Baker, chief legislative officer for the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), sheds some light on how the upcoming election could impact the propane industry.

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This article is tagged with Donald Trump, election, Kamala Harris, Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, October 2024, politics, propane and politics, Propane Days and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Heimel earned the NPGA Safety Award for her contributions to propane fire safety. (Photo courtesy of Charmin Heimel)

Propane Personality: Charmin Heimel

September 27, 2024 By Chris Lewis

Charmin Heimel was honored with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) Safety Award for her propane fire safety initiatives.

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Governor appoints four to Missouri Propane Safety Commission

September 5, 2024 By Chris Markham

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson appoints several industry professionals to the Missouri Propane Safety Commission.

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Major impacts averted in Canadian railway labor dispute

August 28, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Compared to the same time period last summer, rail-car volumes from Canada were about 50 percent lower immediately after the lockout ended, NPGA says.

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This article is tagged with Canada, Canadian Propane Association (CPA), Cost Management Solutions, Mark Rachal, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane supply, rail and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Typically, eight fast-track educational sessions are held at NPGA's Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Education a must in rapidly evolving energy world

August 27, 2024 By Tom Jaenicke

Staying ahead of the evolving energy competition requires that you take a relentless approach to education and learning.

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Supreme Court limits federal agencies’ power by overturning Chevron

August 5, 2024 By Chris Markham

In a groundbreaking 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a decades-long legal precedent that gave federal agencies power to interpret laws passed by Congress for regulatory purposes.

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This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency, lawsuits, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane legal issues, regulations, regulatory, Steve Kaminski and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Mid-year 2024 propane industry observations

July 25, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Here are some of our biggest observations about the propane industry from the first half of this year.

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