Chesapeake’s Sharp Energy buys Boulden Brothers Propane

December 18, 2019

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.’s Sharp Energy propane business purchased the operating assets of Boulden Brothers Propane in Newark, DE, strengthening Sharp Energy’s foothold in northern Delaware and nearby areas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Boulden …

Biodiesel Blender Tax Credit set to go retroactive

The U.S. Congress agreed to a retroactive extension of the $1 per gallon biodiesel blender’s tax credit through Dec. 31, 2022. The extension is expected to be part of a must-pass government spending bill in …

Technician applications for OESP’s Dave Nelsen Scholarship now being accepted

December 16, 2019

The Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) organization is now accepting scholarship applications from technicians for up to $2,000 under the Dave Nelsen Scholarship Program. It was established in 1999 to provide scholarships to students …

Angus taps Melchert for new account exec post

December 13, 2019

Brandon Melchert has joined Angus Energy as an Account Executive. In this new role, Melchert will lead efforts to expand Angus Energy’s footprint to the mid- and western states. He will represent Angus brands including …

Angus to host NextGen event in April

December 12, 2019

Angus Energy will hold the NextGen Leadership Planning Session on April 7 for young energy leaders to help enhance their skills, knowledge and network capabilities to better reach their goals. It was rescheduled from December …

Bard CEO meets with VP Mike Pence

December 11, 2019

In December, Bard Manufacturing Co. President & CEO Bill Steel, as well as other HVACR industry executives, met with U.S. VP Mike Pence to discuss industry support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the …

Pipeline amendments aim to boost propane shipments to Midwest

December 9, 2019

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved two pipeline amendments that should boost propane shipments to Iowa and the Midwest. While there is not a shortage nationwide, propane availability has been limited to Iowa …

NYPGA issued Hours of Service (HOS) Waiver

December 6, 2019

New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) has been issued an Hours of Service (HOS) Waiver starting tonight through  December 20. A copy should be placed in each vehicle,  drivers should be aware and prepared to …

Oishei Foundation awards Alfred State (NY) College $100K HVAC program grant

Wellsville (NY) Daily Reporter By Staff reports ALFRED — Alfred State College (ASC) announced Thursday that it has recently received a $100,000 grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation. The grant will help grow the college’s heating, …

PERC awards TSP with 2019 Propane Project of the Year

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) honored architecture and engineering firm TSP, Minnesota and South Dakota, with the 2019 Propane Project of the Year. The award, which honors residential and commercial projects powered by …