NPGA moves 2021 Propane Expo to October
To accommodate oversea travelers
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has moved its 2021 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center from April 2021 to October 2021 due to uncertainties related to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic. Now scheduled for Oct. 18-20, 2021, the event will be followed six months later by the 2022 Propane Expo in Nashville, TN. The… FULL ARTICLE >>
Superior Plus Buys Central Coast Propane
Adds approx. 2,800 propane customers
On Oct, 15, Superior Plus Corp. has acquired all of the equity interests of a Southern California retail propane distribution company, Central Coast Propane, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1992, and located in Paso Robles, CA, Central Coast is an established independent retail propane distributor serving approximately 2,800 residential and… FULL ARTICLE >>
WPGA announces speakers for “Path to Renewable Propane” event
Set for Nov. 4
The Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) has announced speakers for the virtual “Path to Renewable Propane” conference on Nov. 4. This event is the first of its kind focused on propane derived from sustainable sources in the U.S. Speakers include: A keynote address by California Assembly member Jim Cooper Eric Johnson, Managing Director of Atlantic Consulting Stefan Unnasch, Managing Director… FULL ARTICLE >>
PERC to hold Certified Employee Training Program webinar Oct 22
To discuss changes to CETP
The Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) ” Future of the CETP” (Certified Employee Training Program), will be held at 10 am (EST) on Thursday, Oct. 22. The 75-minute webinar will review how the industry’s long-standing CETP is undergoing important changes in the way it delivers safety education and compliance material to the workforce. In this webinar, PERC’s safety team… FULL ARTICLE >>
Lennox donates & dealers installed 210 HVAC units in 2020
Program expanded to include frontline workers
As of mid-October, Lennox International has installed 210 HVAC units in 2020 across the U.S. and Canada at no cost under its “Feel the Love” program. Founded in 2009, Feel the Love has honored recipients facing physical, mental or social disabilities, financial challenges or those who have made an impact through military or community service. In 2020, Lennox has grown… FULL ARTICLE >>
Global HVAC market to top $241 billion by 2025
Driven by climate change, IAQ and smart homes
According to ReportLinker, the global market for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems is projected to reach $241.8 billion by 2025. The market will be driven by the need for temperature control in homes and production environments. In the residential sector, climate change and extreme weather conditions, such as rising temperatures alternating between unusually cold winters, are driving HVAC… FULL ARTICLE >>
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Steam systems with various problems have been coming at…
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NPGA moves 2021 Propane Expo to October
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has moved its 2021 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center from April 2021 to October 2021 due to uncertainties related to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic. Now scheduled for Oct. 18-20, 2021, the event… READ BLOG >>
Superior Plus Buys Central Coast Propane
On Oct, 15, Superior Plus Corp. has acquired all of the equity interests of a Southern California retail propane distribution company, Central Coast Propane, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1992, and located in Paso Robles,… READ BLOG >>
WPGA announces speakers for “Path to Renewable Propane” event
The Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) has announced speakers for the virtual “Path to Renewable Propane” conference on Nov. 4. This event is the first of its kind focused on propane derived from sustainable sources in the U.S. Speakers include: A keynote address by California… READ BLOG >>
PERC to hold Certified Employee Training Program webinar Oct 22
The Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) ” Future of the CETP” (Certified Employee Training Program), will be held at 10 am (EST) on Thursday, Oct. 22. The 75-minute webinar will review how the industry’s long-standing CETP is undergoing important changes in the way it… READ BLOG >>
Lennox donates & dealers installed 210 HVAC units in 2020
As of mid-October, Lennox International has installed 210 HVAC units in 2020 across the U.S. and Canada at no cost under its “Feel the Love” program. Founded in 2009, Feel the Love has honored recipients facing physical, mental or social disabilities, financial challenges or those… READ BLOG >>
Global HVAC market to top $241 billion by 2025
According to ReportLinker, the global market for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems is projected to reach $241.8 billion by 2025. The market will be driven by the need for temperature control in homes and production environments. In the residential sector, climate change and… READ BLOG >>
AHR cancels 2021 Chicago expo
After working with McCormick Place in Chicago to tentatively reschedule the AHR Expo for March 2021, AHR announced the forced cancellation of the 2021 Expo. With barriers beyond their control set in place by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and current state and local restrictions prohibiting… READ BLOG >>
Energy Careers 2020 conference to be held October 21
The “Energy Careers 2020” conference will be held on October 21 from 1:00-6:00pm (EST). Run by the Center for Energy Workforce Development, and supported by Women in Energy, this virtual event has information applicable to schools, people seeking employment and anyone with an interest in… READ BLOG >>
Petroleum Marketers Association of America changes name
Petroleum Marketers Association of America has changed its name to the Energy Marketers of America (EMA), the trade association announced. The name change is reflective of the group’s growing portfolio of affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly liquid fuels and other alternative energy sources to help… READ BLOG >>
Oklahoma family wins new HVAC unit
According to the Texoma News Network, DeHart Air Conditioning, Duncan, OK, is taking part in Lennox’s “Feel the Love” corporate social responsibility program and is donating an air conditioning unit and installing it for free. The lucky winner is Keisa Sutton, who was nominated by… READ BLOG >>