As the nation’s largest online propane marketplace, Propane.pro, has seen first hand the personal and economic damage wrought by the recent propane shortage. The company’s founder, Andrew Heaney, is calling on the Federal Government to fund the creation of a Strategic Propane Reserve to ensure a dangerous shortage never happens again. “In 2000, the Northeast […]
Connecticut state officials have warned propane dealers they could be in breach of antitrust laws for failing to refill competitors’ tanks, ctwatchdog.com reports. Governor Dannel.P.Malloy signed an executive order earlier this month designed to ensure households could get access to propane gas in the aftermath of unseasonable autumn snow storms. The order temporarily suspended a […]
As you’ve surely noticed, election season is nearly upon us. We’re hearing candidates’ views on an array of issues, but so far, none of them have had much to say about propane – until now! Scott Keller, a Presidential contender for 2012 running as an Independent, released a statement this week announcing his support for […]
After recently being left out of a House bill promoting natural gas as an alternative fuel, the propane industry is looking to garner attention and support from Capitol Hill with a bill of its own, the “Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act,” the New York Times reported. Stuart Weidie, leader of Autogas for America, noted that […]
As the ‘pro informed you last week, Virginia lawmakers have taken more aggressive action in increasing the state’s use of alternative fuels, a move that propane giant Ferrellgas recently applauded. The company is one of the country’s largest propane distributors and operates one of America’s 35 largest green fleets as well. Ferrellgas representatives stopped in […]
The propane industry’s annual Washington rally kicks off next week. Propane Days is a chance for industry members to meet legislators and try to influence the shape of federal energy policies as they relate to the propane industry. It’s also a chance for propane professionals to come together, catch up on latest industry developments and […]
An autogas lobby group is calling for the propane-based fuel to receive legislative parity with other alternative energy resources. Autogas for America is championing proposed legislation which seeks to extend tax credits and incentives for autogas, autogas-powered vehicles and autogas refueling infrastructure for another five years. The bi-partisan Propane Green Autogas Solution Act was tabled […]
Propane dealers in Vermont will face new industry regulations once the rules are signed off by the state’s governor. (image: pictureninja.com) New rules passed by the Vermont Legislature will apply to the state’s propane dealers when they are signed into law, TimesUnion.com reported this week. Customers who have not used all of their propane tank’s […]
On Friday, the Vermont General Assembly passed a bill that would set new rules for the state’s propane dealers, the Associated Press is reporting this afternoon. The proposed law requires that: • Retailers cannot charge minimum use fees. • Retailers must provide a “timely” refund when customers change dealers. • Retailers are mandated to sell […]
Three members of the Vermont state house have offered bills to limit some of the ancillary rates that propane retailers charge, following consumer complaints about their fees this heating season. The proposed legislation targets minimum use fees and tank rentals, and would also put the Vermont propane trade under the regulation of a state agency. […]