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SENATE INTRODUCES EPCA LEGISLATION

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail On August 6, 2026, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026 (S.5338). This legislation reforms the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) of 1975, which …

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ARMY CORPS ISSUES LINE 5 TUNNEL PERMIT

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail In a crucial win on August 12, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit authorizing Enbridge to build the Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of …

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CASE STUDY: HOW BAYGAS ELIMINATED MANUAL CATHODIC PROTECTION TESTING WITH MOPEKA CATHODIC SENTINEL

Company Overview Founded in 1984, BayGas Propane is a locally owned and operated propane marketer serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, and Fort Bend Counties in Texas. The company has built its …

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FROM PERC: PREPARING FOR THE FALL AND WINTER SEASON

From the Propane Education & Research Council Even though it’s warm out right now, it’s time to start preparing for the colder months. In the fall, companies start focusing on early tank fill programs on the …

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BLENDED AIR SYSTEM: A STRATEGIC LIFELINE FOR GRAIN ELEVATORS FACING NATURAL GAS CURTAILMENT

Blended Air Systems: A Strategic Lifeline for Grain Elevators Facing Natural Gas Curtailment From the Propane Education & Research Council Elevators have always lived and died by uptime. When dryers stop, grain quality suffers, bottlenecks form, …

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WHY RELIABLE BACKUP POWER IS CRITICAL FOR NEW POULTRY HOUSES AND SWINE FARMS

From the Propane Education & Research Council For livestock producers, a power outage is not an inconvenience—it is an animal health emergency. Modern swine confinement barns and poultry houses rely on continuous electricity for ventilation, cooling, …

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PROPANE-POWERED IRRIGATION DELIVERS MAJOR COST SAVINGS FOR CALIFORNIA GROWER

How Fresno County farmer Lance Shebelut discovered propane’s economic advantages over diesel and electric irrigation engines. From the Propane Education & Research Council Shebelut Farms is a tree fruit and citrus farm based in Fresno, California growing …

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ICYMI: NPGAid WEBINAR

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail If you missed the recent webinar about NPGAid, our emergency assistance fund for NPGA member company employees, you can view this 30-minute recording featuring a comprehensive overview of the …

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MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT DECISION DELAYS LINE 5 REROUTE

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail On Friday, July 31, the Michigan Supreme Court vacated a Michigan Public Service Commission order authorizing the Line 5 pipeline in a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac,and sent …

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FTA REOPENS $610 MILLION IN TRANSIT GRANTS

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Transit agencies looking to modernize their fleets have another opportunity to pursue federal funding. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has reopened applications for the Low …

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CARGAS LAUNCHES CUSTOM FORMS TO HELP FUEL DEALERS MODERNIZE SERVICE DOCUMENTATION

Lancaster, PA – August 5, 2026 – Cargas, a leading provider of software and mobile applications for fuel delivery and HVAC service companies, has launched new functionality to help fuel marketers reduce reliance on paper …

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BLACKMER LAUNCHES BEHIND-THE-ROTOR SEAL OPTION FOR G SERIES INTERNAL GEAR PUMPS

New seal design enhances reliability and service life across abrasive applications Grand Rapids, MI, USA – Blackmer, a brand of PSG, a Dover company, and a global leader in rotating pumps and reciprocating compressor technologies, today …

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JOIN US FOR BENCHMARKING AT OTODATA AUG 20-21

Join Us For Benchmarking Aug 20-21 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Our Meeting is at Otodata this year. This event is hosted by Propane Peer Group and facilitated by Pat Thornton, Publisher of Trending in Propane. Highlights of …

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NPGA FALL 2026 BOARD MEETING: REGISTER TODAY!

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Registration is now open for the National Propane Gas Association’s Fall Board Meeting from Tuesday, September 29th-Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Statler Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Please CLICK HERE …

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