New PERC president prepares to listen, lead

July 31, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) promoted propane industry veteran Tucker Perkins to president and CEO.

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Propane-powered grain drying systems increase efficiencies

July 24, 2017 By LP Gas

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) partnered with three agricultural companies to develop new fuel-efficient grain drying technologies.

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Consumer campaign to push propane appliance sales in 2018

July 20, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council approved an assessment rate increase, paving the way for a new program designed to fuel residential and light commercial appliance sales.

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UPS increases commitment to alternative fuels

July 20, 2017 By Clara Richter

By 2020, UPS plans to have 25 percent of their ground fleet run on alternative fuels, including propane.

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Propane meets needs of organic growers

July 20, 2017 By Megan Smalley

A rise in organic growers serves as an opportunity for propane in the agricultural market.

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PERC develops microsite to share propane’s benefits on farms

July 19, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) developed a microsite to highlight propane’s benefits on farms, which features videos, case studies and photos.

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The evolution of propane safety

June 26, 2017 By Jay Johnston

When it comes to propane safety, times have changed. Here’s how.

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Glenn Miller, instrumental in creation of PERC, dies

June 21, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Miller teamed with Milford Therrell, a founding member of PERC, to steer a multi-year effort that resulted in the 1996 passage of the Propane Education and Research Act, which led to PERC’s formation.

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