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  • Safety

    Best Insurance Policy: Make Safety And Risk Management Top Priority

    The foundation of every successful propane company is built on a solid safety and risk management program. The propane industry does an excellent job ensuring service technician personnel receive proper safety training, certification, and continuing education classes, and stringent best-practice safety guidelines are made a top priority. What does your company do to ensure that safety is made a top priority in every aspect of the business? Does your company have a safety and risk management plan in place that demonstrates and documents this commitment to safety? Legal professionals advise that propane marketers be vigilant about adhering to stringent safety protocols across all areas of the business and to document such efforts. Having a risk management program positions your business on a solid foundation and...

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  • Safety

    Developing Culture of Safety Industry-Wide

    Many safety managers and trainers in the propane industry agree that in today’s environment of litigation and heavy regulation, propane marketers have increased their focus on keeping employees properly trained in the latest aspects of propane safety. But some say it must go further than that — propane companies should develop a culture of safety within their organizations. Jay Hilliard, safety and operations director for Revere Gas Inc. (Hartfield, Va.), said he is seeing more companies move toward a culture of safety, which he noted can yield great benefits. “Employees realize the decisions they make on a daily basis are vital to reducing their potential exposure to incidents and accidents,” Hilliard explained. “They learn that their safety is their responsibility and requires them to be focused on...

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  • Feature Articles

    Jenna Bush Hager Advodate For Safe, Quieter & Cleaner Propane School Buses

    With back-to-school season now in full swing, parents are super-focused on shopping for school supplies and helping kids adjust from summertime fun to homework. But what about school bus safety? This is something Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush, mom to Mila and Poppy, NBC News correspondent and the founder of UNICEF’s Next Generation, wants parents to think more about. To do so, Hager recently partnered with the national nonprofit Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to share school bus safety tips and create awareness about the safety and environmental benefits of propane autogas school buses. What inspired you to partner with this nonprofit? Like all parents and teachers, we want to make sure kids get to school safely and that...

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  • Feature Articles

    NPGA Names New Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman

    WASHINGTON, DC (September 7, 2016) – Tom Jaenicke, long-time member of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) Governmental Affairs Committee, will serve as committee Chairman for the 2016-2017 association year. Jaenicke, along with Cindy Platz-Belmont, Vice-Chairman, will lead this flagship committee as they address policy issues ranging from autogas market growth to enhanced agency outreach. Jaenicke is an active member of the National Propane Gas Association and has served in numerous volunteer positions, including: Conventions Committee Chairman, Energy Policy Task Force Chairman, PropanePAC Steering Committee, and the Women in Propane Council. In addition to his extensive volunteer service, Jaenicke serves as the Vice President of Propane Services at Warm Thoughts Communications. NPGA’s Governmental Affairs Committee is responsible for guiding the association’s legislative and regulatory advocacy...

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  • Feature Articles

    PERC Redesigned Website Includes New Look For Propane Marketer Catalog

    The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), along with industry volunteers, were busy this summer preparing the Marketer Propane Catalog for a new digital look online. The new website merges Propane MaRC, the Propane Catalog (propanemarc.com), with the Propane Education & Research Council’s website (propanecouncil.org) to provide propane marketers and propane industry-related businesses with more information about the Council’s programs, resources, educational and marketing products. The old url will continue to work for a few months, and will re-direct to www.propanecouncil.org. PERC recommends that propane industry professionals update the url for the Catalog to: www.propanecouncil.org Current Propane MaRC accounts will remain unchanged when checking out to purchase a product. And, PERC has announced it will retain past purchase history, shipping, and billing information. Below are...

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  • Equipment

    Recent Survey Reports Bright Future For Commercial Propane Landscape Equipment

    WASHINGTON (September 1, 2016) – Within three years, more than half of outdoor power equipment dealers will be offering commercial propane mowers to their landscape contractor customers, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). The survey, conducted by an independent research firm, Wiese Research Associates, found that a quarter of outdoor power equipment dealers currently sell propane mower models and conversion services. But when dealers were asked if they expected to offer propane models within the next three years, that figure increased to 60 percent. “One out of four dealers currently differentiate themselves from surrounding dealerships by offering commercial propane mowers to their customers, but we were really excited to see the expected increase in availability of propane...

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  • Feature Articles

    Delta Liquid Energy Announces 4th Generation Legacy

    PASO ROBLES, CA (August 31, 2016) – Delta Liquid Energy (DLE), a family owned and operated propane distribution business since 1936, is proud to announce the hiring of Allison Platz, great-granddaughter of DLE founders; the late Harry and Iva Platz of Atascadero, Calif. Platz is the first, fourth-generation family member to join the company with the intent of carrying on the family legacy. Allison begins her propane career as an assistant in the propane autogas division: ARRO Autogas, learning from the ground up. Platz is a 2010 graduate of Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. After graduation, Platz put into practice the skills she obtained while working her way through college in Sales and Marketing. Landing jobs in...

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  • Feature Articles

    Congressman Shimkus Tours Local Illinois Propane Business

    FLORA, Illinois (August 29, 2016) – Congressman John Shimkus, (R-IL), met with local propane business leaders and toured a full-service South Central FS facility last week. The tour focused on key points in propane transportation and distribution infrastructure, including pipeline transportation and bulk storage needs. Representative Shimkus was joined by: Flora Mayor, Bob Tackitt; Flora Economic Development Director, Dan Sulsberger; South Central FS Energy Marketing Manager; Gerald Witges; South Central FS-Certified Propane Specialist; Ron Kaufman; and other city and company representatives. There are more than 50 propane facilities and 30 propane companies servicing Rep. Shimkus’ congressional district, including South Central FS and Southern FS. Aaron DeWeese, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Propane Gas Association said “Congressman Shimkus has been a tremendous advocate for Illinois...

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  • Equipment

    PERC Announces New Propane Equipment Dealer Database

    WASHINGTON (August 29, 2016) — The Propane Education & Research Council recently announced it is launching the Propane Equipment Dealer Point. The online search tool allows professional landscaping contractors to find the nearest knowledgeable landscape equipment dealers offering propane-powered mowers. Propane equipment dealers can also sign up — free of charge — to be listed as a propane equipment dealer on the Dealer Point. Propane Equipment Dealer Point is the only online locator of its kind, directing contractors who want to buy propane equipment to the dealers who sell it. “Until now, it took a lot of work for contractors to find a location to buy propane mowers and for dealers to find a contractor looking at alternative fuel equipment,” said Jeremy Wishart, deputy director...

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  • Feature Articles

    Greenkraft, Inc. adds U.S. distributors to meet propane autogas truck demand

    Santa Ana, Calif. (08/24/2016) — Greenkraft, Inc. (OTCQB:GKIT), a nationally recognized player in the alternative fuel engine and vehicle market, announced today that the Company is currently adding more distributors to distribute Greenkraft trucks throughout the United States. In addition Greenkraft, Inc. will be adding new dealers in many States to expand the Company’s domestic distribution network and the overall revenue.

 Sosi Bardakjian, CFO of Greenkraft, Inc. said the following about the expansion. "Greenkraft has experienced tremendous growth in recent years with a 500% increase in total revenue in the last year alone. However, this sets the bar very high for Greenkraft and if we are going to keep up that level of growth; then it is imperative to expand our distribution network to new...

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