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  • Feature Articles

    PERC Resource Highlights Maintenance Advantages of Propane Autogas

    WASHINGTON (September 21, 2020) – To highlight the ease of propane autogas vehicle maintenance, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) released a new online resource for fleet owners interested in lowering their maintenance costs and downtime. “Propane autogas provides fleets with the lowest total cost-of-ownership, and a big reason for that is because of its low maintenance and infrastructure costs, including those for garage and maintenance facilities,” said Steve Whaley, director of autogas business development at PERC. “Our newest resource showcases how fleets can transform their maintenance for the better with propane autogas.” The free guide, available on Propane.com, outlines the main benefits of propane autogas vehicle maintenance, including its cost benefits, reduced downtime, and simplified winter maintenance. It also highlights the ease of...

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  • People

    Propane People “In The News”

    (September 7, 2020) — Carl Kaplan has joined Paraco Gas Corp. (Rye Brook, N.Y.) as a business development associate for the company’s Mergers and Acquisitions team. Kaplan has 20 years of experience in marketing and business development, which will help the family-owned and operated company to identify and pursue potential acquisition opportunities. He was previously a business development executive in mergers and acquisitions at Ferrellgas. Joseph Armentano , CEO and chairman of the board of directors of Paraco Gas Corp. , has appointed Christina Armentano and Kevin Watson to its board , joining its present board of three independent directors. Christina Armentano , executive vice president, sales and business development, joined Paraco in 2014 . She is a member of the executive team. Kevin Watson...

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    PERC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed 2021 Budget

    (August 11, 2020) — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is required by law to publish its proposed budget for the next calendar year before August 1 for industry and public comment. The Council’s Budget and Finance Committee has approved the budget recommendation, and the Council’s Executive Committee has approved the 2021 budget to be released for public comment. The 2021 budget proposed is now published for public comment at propane.com. Please provide your comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Aug. 31, 2020. Thank you in advance for your input.

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    Propane Autogas Answers Virtual Event

    (August 5, 2020) — Join South Shore Clean Cities and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) for the "Propane Autogas Answers" virtual event, Thursday, August 6, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Take advantage of this learning opportunity and reduce emissions without leaving your desk. Learn the economic, environmental and energy security benefits of propane as a motor fuel Discover what on- & off-road products are available for your fleet Understand available financial incentives Gain valuable knowledge about installing propane fueling stations Hear from national propane autogas industry leaders Speakers include: Ryan Lisek, Project Manager, South Shore Clean Cities
– Steve Whaley, Director of Autogas Business Development, Propane Education & Research Council
 Mike Hayden, Propane Manager, Co-Alliance
 Derek Whaley, Business Development Manager, ROUSH CleanTech
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    Propane Autogas Answers Virtual Event

    (August 5, 2020) — Join South Shore Clean Cities and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) for the "Propane Autogas Answers" virtual event, Thursday, August 6, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT. Take advantage of this learning opportunity and reduce emissions without leaving your desk. Learn the economic, environmental and energy security benefits of propane as a motor fuel Discover what on- & off-road products are available for your fleet Understand available financial incentives Gain valuable knowledge about installing propane fueling stations Hear from national propane autogas industry leaders Speakers include: Ryan Lisek, Project Manager, South Shore Clean Cities
– Steve Whaley, Director of Autogas Business Development, Propane Education & Research Council
 Mike Hayden, Propane Manager, Co-Alliance
 Derek Whaley, Business Development Manager, ROUSH CleanTech
...

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  • People

    Propane People “In The News”

    (August 3, 2020) — Lisa Bell has joined LT Corp. (Cleveland, Miss.), the parent company of Quality Steel, as vice president of Human Resources . She has more than 22 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and brings a very strong background in strategic and change management leadership experience to her new position. Bell will aid the company in driving results and meeting its corporate strategic aspirations, including continued growth. Chad Pendill has formed Legacy Energy Consulting LLC (Albertville, Minn.), a firm offering consulting services to propane and heating oil marketers for mergers and acquisitions, as well as business valuation services, seller representation, and buyer representation. He also provides project management, consulting propane marketers on large-scale installations such as autogas dispensing systems and bulk...

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    Request for Proposals: Fleet-Based Alternative fuel Deployments in Kansas/Missouri

    (July 29, 2020) — The Kansas City Regional and Central Kansas Clean Cities Coalitions, programs of the Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC), have issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) to support the deployment of new alternative fueling vehicles and/or refueling stations for fleet-based deployments; and/or to build additional capacity into existing fleets alternative fueling infrastructure. The goal of Metropolitan Energy Center is to increase the use and acceptance of clean alternatives to gasoline and diesel, to leverage business and community relationships to make such investments possible, and to provide shared fueling arrangements as applicable to a specific fueling site or sites.  MEC has allocated a maximum $1,014,377 in federal funding to support a minimum total project cost of $2,254,170. MEC anticipates making up to 4 awards. A...

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    Outdoor Portable Propane Heaters: Great Way To Extend Outdoor Dining

    (October 2, 2020) – Legacy Energy Consulting (Otsego, Minn.) has named Jason LeVine as vice president of business development. He will work in acquisitions, and will market Tankfarm in 18 states, including the Ohio Valley, and southern and mid-Atlantic states. Previously, LeVine was a business development executive working in acquisitions with Ferrellgas, and he also spent seven years as a regional sales manager with BASE Engineering. Tyler Pendill has joined Legacy Energy Consulting as director of business development, working primarily with the marketing efforts of Tankfarm. He will contribute to the acquisition efforts as well. He prevously worked for Ferrellgas in Salt Lake City. The Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA) recently elected its officers and directors to serve on the board of directors for 2020-2021....

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  • Products

    Propane Products “In The News”

    (July 17, 2020) — Tankless Water Heater . Navien has developed a non-condensing tankless water heater, the NPN series. The NPN-Universal (indoor or outdoor with vent cap) and NPN-Exterior (outdoor only) are offered in 160,000-Btu, 180,000-Btu, and 199,900-Btu sizes for propane. It is the first non-condensing tankless series to offer NaviTech technology that includes a stainless-steel heat exchanger and an advanced stainless-steel burner with the same very low NOx levels as the NPE. Each NPN model includes an integrated control panel, built-in water adjustment valve, built-in air pressure sensor, built-in recirculation control, and a pin-to-pin matching configuration for easy retrofit installations. Navieninc.com Monitoring, Distribution Solution . NUBE offers a solution that optimizes LP-gas monitoring and distribution by incorporating a sensor, an administrative portal, and a...

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  • Products

    New Propane Products “In The News”

    DASHBOARD MODULE. Cargas Energy has introduced its new Advanced Reporting & Dashboard module. The reporting tool, embedded directly in Cargas Energy, allows users to get needed insights without leaving the software. The Advanced Reporting & Dashboards helps fuel dealers understand their business performance, spot trends or anomalies, and quickly respond to changes. The module includes ready-to-use reports and sample dashboards, with a drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy for users to build their own, and built-in graphs, charts, and visuals, interactive filters, and automated report emails. cargasenergy.com/reporting LOW-PRESSURE REGULATOR. The LV5503BD series of dielectric low-pressure second-stage regulators , standard settings, are available from RegO Products . The large regulators for second-stage use are offered with 1/2-in. and 3/4-in. inlets and 3/4-in. and 1-in. outlets, for...

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