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  • Capstone to Power Caribbean Hotel with Cogeneration Solution

    (December 18, 2017) — Capstone Turbine Corp. (Chatsworth, Calif.), a manufacturer of micro-turbine energy systems, said in November 2017 it had received an order for two C200 micro-turbines to provide combined heat and power (CHP) for a Jamaican hotel. The propane-fueled units will provide electrical power to site loads, and the thermal energy from the exhaust will be used via an absorption chiller to provide chilled water to the building’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system. When deployed in this configuration, the total system efficiency can exceed 80%, notes Capstone, providing significant savings to the customer. In addition, the micro-turbines reduce customer dependence on the local utility grid, which can be unstable, unreliable, and susceptible to severe weather events such as hurricanes. “Because of the tremendous…
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  • Federal Electronic Logging Device Compliance Deadline Update

    (December 18, 2017) — The compliance deadline for Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) is today, December 18, 2017. The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has received questions about a rumored delay to the compliance deadline. The claim is that the Presidential Administration intends to publish guidance to local law enforcement recommending that while citations could be issued for failure to install and utilize ELDs by the December 18 deadline, local law enforcement could delay fines associated with the citations until April 2018. However, the Presidential Administration or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have not published any such delay notice. The implementation timeline and additional information about ELDs are available at the FMCSA website. ELDs connect with a commercial motor vehicle engine to automatically record…
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  • Alabama School System Honored for Alternative Fuel Bus Fleet

    MOBILE, ALABAMA (December 18, 2017) — The Mobile County Public Schools were honored at the Southeast Diesel Collaborative’s 12 Annual Partners Meeting in Atlanta with a Fleet Leadership Award. Mobile County Public Schools has acquired 80 propane-powered school buses to replace old diesel-powered buses in its fleet. These units were replaced by new Blue Bird Propane Vision buses supplied by BusWorx and equipped with ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system engines. Mark Bentley, executive director of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, accepted the award for the Mobile system. “The Mobile County Public Schools system has long been a leader in the state in working toward a cleaner Alabama,” Bentley said. “This award just reinforces how proud we are to be partners with the system and with…
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  • Arizona Association Voucher Reduces Cost For Propane Fire Pits

    PHOENIX, ARIZONA (December 18, 2017) — The Arizona Propane Gas Association (APGA) and Maricopa County Air Quality Department have teamed up to help Phoenix residents offset the cost of switching from burning wood in fire pits and fireplaces to using clean-burning propane instead. The partnership is an effort to reduce the amount of air pollution that plagues the city, especially during the winter months, as reported in the USA Today, December 15, 2017. The goal of the Burn Cleaner, Burn Better program is to reduce smoke in the air during winter. Thanks to a partnership between the Arizona Propane Gas Association, Maricopa County, and Home Depot, residents of the county can upgrade from a wood-burning fire pit to a cleaner-burning propane option at a reduced…
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  • CFATS Compliance Webinar: What Marketers Need to Know

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  • Despite Fewer Resources, NPGA Sees Opportunity in 2018

    (December 15, 2017) — With the dearth of degree days over the past few years, it is a challenging time in the propane industry. Marketers are hopeful for some cold weather in the coming months to help make up for recent shortfalls. The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and state propane associations are affected as well, especially with the compounding of these challenges by the recent, and hopefully temporary, departure of Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas from membership rosters. When BPN spoke with Rick Roldan, NPGA president and CEO, recently, he observed that the industry is experiencing some significant tailwinds as well. “With the right effort at the right time, we will be able to bring about some benefits that will dramatically impact industry members in…
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  • PERC 2018 Budget Approved, Commits to ‘Re-think’ Everything

    The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), meeting in Tampa, Fla. in November, approved a $41.7-million budget for 2018 that will include safety and training programs, the Partnership with States program, ongoing development of propane-fueled products, and an integrated marketing communications program designed to unify all homeowner and business-to-business outreach under a consistent brand. The assessment rate of $0.005 per gallon of odorized propane, which took effect Oct. 1, is expected to generate revenues of $41 million. The budget includes $30.2 million for program activities. In 2018, the focus of PERC’s homeowner advertising program will move from improving perceptions of propane to promoting adoption of appliances. The media buy will also shift, with most funding going into digital advertising that can be measured for effectiveness….
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  • PERC Approves 2018 Budget, Commits to ‘Re-think’ Everything

    The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), meeting in Tampa, Fla. in November, approved a $41.7-million budget for 2018 that will include safety and training programs, the Partnership with States program, ongoing development of propane-fueled products, and an integrated marketing communications program designed to unify all homeowner and business-to-business outreach under a consistent brand. The assessment rate of $0.005 per gallon of odorized propane, which took effect Oct. 1, is expected to generate revenues of $41 million. The budget includes $30.2 million for program activities. In 2018, the focus of PERC’s homeowner advertising program will move from improving perceptions of propane to promoting adoption of appliances. The media buy will also shift, with most funding going into digital advertising that can be measured for effectiveness….
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  • Three Webinars To Choose From, Dec. 14 & 20, 2017

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  • Propane Autogas Helps Pennsylvania Schools, Businesses, and Municipalities Reduce Air Pollution, Costs

    Harrisburg, PA (December 8, 2017) – Governor Tom Wolf recently announced the approval of funding through the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIG) program to support five alternative fuel projects that will save hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel and reduce air pollution in Pennsylvania. “Through the AFIG program, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is continuing to diversify the vehicles and fueling options in Pennsylvania, and reduce air pollution from vehicles,” said Governor Wolf. “These grants will not only help put more alternative fuel vehicles on the road, but also expand the infrastructure needed to make alternative fuel vehicles more viable for Pennsylvania businesses and families.” More than $1.1 million in grants were awarded across two categories: Vehicle Projects and Refueling Infrastructure. The awards…
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  • Colorado Congressman Seeks DOJ Action to Prosecute Energy Vandalism

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  • Three Upcoming Propane-Related Webinars December 14th

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