PDI TECHNOLOGIES’ BLUE COW SOFTWARE HOSTS LARGEST EVER USER GROUP MEETING
September 17, 2023
ATLANTA, GA – Blue Cow Software, a PDI Technologies company offering propane and commercial fueling solutions, hosted its largest ever annual user group meeting on September 12-13, 2023. With 514 registrants on day one, and …CETANE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF BLUE FLAME GAS COMPANY
September 17, 2023
NEW MILFORD, Conn. –
Cetane Associates (“Cetane”) is pleased to announce that Eastern Propane Gas, Inc. (Eastern Propane), a New Hampshire corporation, has acquired the business assets of R. B. Sahagen, Inc. DBA Blue Flame …G&B ENERGY EVENT BREAKS FUNDRAISING RECORD AGAIN
September 17, 2023
ELKIN, NC – Another year of sunshine and clear skies greeted over 150 golfers and volunteers participating in the 31st annual G&B Energy Irons in the Fire golf event. The tournament, held on Thursday September …PAIGE O’DELL JOINS EDP AS REGION VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE COMPANY’S CENTRAL REGION
September 11, 2023
Illinois-based EDP announced that Paige O’Dell has been named Region Vice President for the company’s Central region.
O’Dell brings more than 30 years of propane industry experience to her new role with EDP. Over the course …STAR GROUP, L.P. ACQUIRES IDEAL BOTTLE GAS
September 11, 2023
Star Group, L.P., a leading energy, heating and home services provider, has announced the acquisition of Ideal Bottle Gas, Inc. in Bellport, NY. Star Group will operate out of the current Ideal Bottle Gas facilities …LAKES GAS ACQUIRES FUEL OPERATIONS IN RESHOLT, SOUTH DAKOTA
September 11, 2023
WYOMING, MINNESOTA – Lakes Gas, headquartered in Wyoming, Minn. is pleased to announce that it has acquired the propane and refined fuel operations of Northeast Oil in Rosholt, South Dakota.
Lakes Gas will sell propane and …MEET THE PROPANE INFLUENCERS IN AG!!
September 5, 2023
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and Sukup recently hosted a panel discussion at the August 29-31 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL that focused on the ways clean, reliable propane is revolutionizing the …JOIN NPGA IN LOUISVILLE!
September 5, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
Register today for NPGA’s Fall Board of Directors & Committee Meetings coming up on October 16 – 18, 2023 at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The preliminary …A NEW DAWN FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: TURNING CO2 INTO PROPANE
September 5, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
A recent leap in chemical innovation emerges as a beacon of progress for the propane industry. Spearheaded by visionary researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology (ITT), this breakthrough …PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY AND THE ENVIRONMENT WITH A PROPANE-POWERED STANDBY GENERATOR
September 5, 2023
From the Propane Education & Research Council
Power outages don’t care what day it is or what’s going on in your life—they just happen. On the night of my wedding rehearsal dinner, I drove up the …ONE TANK TO FUEL THEM ALL: COMMUNITY PROPANE EXPLAINED
September 5, 2023
From the Propane Education & Research Council
The developer of The Hollows in Central Texas turned to a low-carbon alternative to fuel a premier lifestyle community.
Developers do not need to be limited to building only on …PEOPLE AND COMPANIES ON THE MOVE
September 5, 2023
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https://www.trendinginpropane.com/allegan-county-transportation-switches-to-propane-transit-buses/REGO PRODUCTS INTRODUCES NEW CBE504 SERIES
September 5, 2023
Pressure Builder-Economizer Regulator
Lighter weight and wider pressure range help optimize operation of cryogenic-storage vessels
ELON, NORTH CAROLINA – RegO Products is excited to announce the launch and availability of its new CBE504 Series Half-Inch Pressure Builder-Economizer …ALLEGAN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SWITCHES TO PROPANE TRANSIT BUSES
September 5, 2023
Safe, clean and economical propane buses begin routes this month
Allegan, MI — Allegan County Transportation now operates seven new buses powered by propane autogas to help the county meet air quality attainment goals and save …OTODATA WELCOMES GUY LANREZAC TO TEAM
September 5, 2023
Otodata recently welcomed Guy Lanrezac to its team. A company statement said, "We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Guy Lanrezac, as Otodata’s Western Europe Sales Director. Guy brings with him 28 years …REMEMBERING EMERSON DEESE
August 27, 2023
Emerson Bernard Deese, Jr., 88, passed away on Thursday, August 17th, 2023, in Cary, North Carolina, a place he has called home since his graduation from NC State University.
Emerson, known as E.B. to all, is …SHAFFER GAS OFFERS ADVICE FOR RETAIL PROPANE WINTER PREPAREDNESS
August 27, 2023
The Propane Education & Research Council recently shared a video featuring Lucy Shaffer with Shaffer's Bottled Gas in their Marketer Spotlight:
In this Marketer Spotlight video, Shaffer explains how her company stays on top of …REMEMBER: ENGAGE WITH COAL CUSTOMERS
August 27, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Too often, we focus our attention solely on the harmful environment impacts of burning coal at power plants to generate electricity. However, as we pivot from summer to autumn …NPGA EXHIBITS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS
August 27, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
NPGA’s State Affairs team recently exhibited at the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) 2023 annual conference in Indianapolis. This year’s conference boasted over 5,000 attendees, including thousands of …CETANE CELEBRATES 100 SELL-SIDE TRANSACTIONS
August 27, 2023
NEW MILFORD, Conn. – Cetane Associates announces completing its 100th sell-side transaction in July 2023. This milestone of providing expert financial advisory services to 100 business owners in the retail energy distribution and home services …TOP FIVE ROUSH CLEANTECH RESOURCES
August 27, 2023
Recently Chelsea Uphaus, Director of Marketing for Roush CleanTech shared her Top 5 list of CleanTech Resources:
One of the reasons I love being a part of the innovative and collaborative ROUSH CleanTech family is that …DISTRICT BREAKOUTS COMING IN SEPTEMBER
August 22, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
All NPGA marketer members are invited to attend these sessions to share any legislative or regulatory challenges and/or opportunities confronting the industry in your state. This open forum allows …SEPA HOSTS INCREDIBLE WEEK IN SANTEE, SC
August 22, 2023
The Southeast Propane Alliance (SEPA) hosted its annual Marketer Appreciation Day and Technician Training in Santee, South Carolina last week. They had over 60 marketers and suppliers attend the event hosted by the SEPA South …FIRST MID-STATES PROPANE CONVENTION IN ARKANSAS SUCCESSFUL
August 22, 2023
Over 240 members of propane associations from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma as well as others gathered in Rogers, Arkansas August 7-9 for the Mid-States Propane Convention. Participants enjoyed a sold-out trade show including additional …COMPANIES ON THE MOVE
August 21, 2023
CETANE ANNOUNCES SALE OF SPERR’S FUEL & HEATING CO. (RESIDENTIAL DIVISION)
NEW MILFORD, Conn. – Cetane Associates (“Cetane”) is pleased to announce that American Lease, Inc. (“American Lease”), a Delaware corporation, has acquired certain tangible and …PERKINS IN FORBES ARTICLE TITLED “LEADERS NEED TO SWAP BIG PLANS ON CLIMATE CHANGE FOR SMALL STEPS”
August 21, 2023
Recently Forbes Magazine published an article which included thoughts from Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) CEO and President Tucker Perkins. The article, titled "Leaders Need to Swap Big Plans on Climate Change for Small …NCWM ACTS ON LPG PROPOSALS
August 21, 2023
The National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) met recently and acted on three proposals that would impact the propane industry.
LPG-23.1, a proposal that would exempt analog/mechanical meters used to measure the volume of product …SITE VISITS FILL CONGRESSIONAL SUMMER SCHEDULES
August 14, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
With the House of Representatives and the Senate out of Washington, DC, for their summer district work period, numerous Members of Congress are taking time to learn about the …MICHIGAN MARKETERS EDUCATE LOCAL OFFICIALS ON PROPANE’S BENEFITS TO THE ENVIRONMENT
August 14, 2023
The Traverse City, Michigan Mayor and Council Members got an explanation how propane is cleaning up the local environment. Scott Overholt and his daughter Lexy (Tri-Gas Distributing) explained how propane should play a major role …AMERICA AT HOME STUDY’S THIRD WAVE REVEALS SIX MOST PREFERRED COMMUNITY AMENITIES
August 14, 2023
Recently BuilderOnline.com shared six commonly preferred community amenities.
A link to the article can be found here.MAKING A SPLASH IN YOUR BACKYARD WITH PROPANE
August 14, 2023
From the Propane Education & Research Council
By Anthony Carrino
When we purchased our home (we call it the Stone House) in the remote Catskills Mountains, we knew we would want to spend as much time outside …LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AMBASSADORS PROGRAM: WHO’S NEXT?
August 14, 2023
PERC invites propane marketers to apply for its second cohort of Leadership in Energy Ambassadors in 2024. We are looking to identify individuals across the country to join the 44 energy ambassadors that were inducted …COMPANIES, PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
August 14, 2023
https://www.trendinginpropane.com/4552-2/
https://www.trendinginpropane.com/npga-welcomes-granzin-as-new-propane-supply-and-logistics-chair/CETANE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF HARTMANN OIL & PROPANE
August 14, 2023
NEW MILFORD, Conn. – Cetane Associates (“Cetane”) is pleased to announce that Energy North Incorporated, DBA Haffner’s, of Lawrence, Mass. has acquired certain tangible and intangible assets related to the full-service heating fuels and propane …NPGA WELCOMES GRANZIN AS NEW PROPANE SUPPLY AND LOGISTICS CHAIR
August 14, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
NPGA’s Propane Supply and Logistics (PS&L) committee is excited to announce its new Chair, Heather Granzin. Heather joined AmeriGas Propane in 2016; she currently serves as the Director of …NPGA PLANS RESPONSE TO DOE RULE
August 7, 2023
On July 28, the Department of Energy published a Proposed Rule designed to amend the efficiency standards and requirements for consumer water heaters. NPGA has already begun engaging industry coalition groups and outside experts …HOW PROPANE CAN HELP DECARBONIZE THE POWER GRID
August 7, 2023
Recently, Power Magazine's Executive Editor Aaron Larson wrote an article on how propane can help decarbonize the power grid. A link to the article is here.FERRELLGAS APPOINTS TAMRIA ZERTUCHE AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
August 7, 2023
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC: FGPR) has announced that its Board of Directors unanimously elected Chief Operating Officer (COO) Tamria Zertuche as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 1, 2023. James E. Ferrell, who …PPATEC PARTNERS WITH HIRE HEROES USA
August 7, 2023
ASSOCIATION WILL EXPAND HVAC TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO PA MILITARY VETERANS
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) has announced a new partnership with Hire Heroes USA employment assistance network. The PPA is a …PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
August 7, 2023
https://www.trendinginpropane.com/terravest-industries-welcomes-new-ontario-territory-adam-roth/
https://www.trendinginpropane.com/benchmarking-group-invites-retail-propane-marketers-to-annual-august-meeting/TERRAVEST INDUSTRIES WELCOMES NEW ONTARIO TERRITORY MANAGER, ADAM ROTH
August 7, 2023
Clio, MI - TerraVest Industries, a leading name in the compressed gas industry for storage and transport equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Ontario Territory Manager, Adam Roth. With a strong …YOUR COMPANY’S BLUE BOOK VALUE
August 7, 2023
By Steve Abbate, Managing Director of Cetane Associates
First published in CEMA AEGIS
Growing up it seemed like I had a lot of cars. One at a time, but they would not last. If you …FIVE THINGS THAT ARE ‘OUT’ IN OUTDOOR LIVING
July 30, 2023
From the Propane Education and Research Council
Outdoor living spaces are becoming nearly as common as kitchen islands, walk-in showers, and other mainstays of newly constructed homes. In other words, this space isn’t an extra – …WAGER SUMMARIZES 3,444 MILE ROAD TRIP FUELED BY PROPANE
July 30, 2023
Last week, Dave Wager, Executive Director of the Minnesota Propane Association summarized on LinkedIn a 3,444 mile road trip he took fueled mostly by propane:
"About a month ago I embarked on what is fondly known …AIR QUALITY CHALLENGES FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS
July 30, 2023
From the Propane Gas Association of New England
Summer is the prime time to work outdoors installing and painting tanks, as well as other service work. This summer wildfire smoke from Canada continues to impact …LARGEST U.S. POWER GRID OPERATOR ISSUES EMERGENCY ALERT AMID HEAT WAVE
July 30, 2023
Quartz reported Friday on the largest U.S. power grid operator's emergency alert amid the heat wave sweeping across the country.
A report on Quartz can be found here.BOURBON & BATS WITH THE PROPANEPAC
July 30, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
The PropanePAC will host a ticketed event during the Fall Board Meeting at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. Attendees can tour the museum and factory to learn the …ELEVEN ARE ATTENDING, THREE MORE WELCOME: BENCHMARKING GROUP INVITES RETAIL PROPANE MARKETERS TO ANNUAL AUGUST MEETING
July 30, 2023
A group of retail propane marketers who have met each year since 2017 will gather again for a benchmarking meeting August 17-18 in St. Louis. There are 11 planning to attend this year and room …NEW YORK FACES POWER SHORTAGES IF FOSSIL FUEL PLANTS CLOSE TOO SOON
July 25, 2023
A recent article by Rick Karlin discusses potential challenges with power shortages in New York if fossil fuel plants close too soon. Click here for the full article.WEBINAR THURSDAY: BUILDING VALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALLIED PROFESSIONALS
July 25, 2023
PERC invites you to join us on Thursday, July 27 at 2 p.m. ET for our latest webinar in the Propane Presents Technology Series to learn how to partner with realtors and other professionals in …