NPGA to roll out summer program to engage local federal legislators

June 16, 2020

After a series of webinars between the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and Members of Congress (this year's modified Propane Days), NPGA announced it will roll out a program to encourage association members to meet …

HVAC tech saves family from fire in North Carolina

According to Charlotte Weekly, a One Hour Heating & HVAC technician saved a family from fire on June 6 in Charlotte, NC. Jim Washer saw black smoke billowing over treetops on his way to an appointment. …

Charlottesville merger brings solar power & fossil fuels together

June 15, 2020

According to reports, two Charlottesville, VA companies are merging. Gasoline, propane and fuel oil distributor Tiger Fuel Co. has acquired 40% of solar energy company Altenergy Inc., and plans to acquire the entire company by …

Federal Reserve expands Main Street Lending Program

June 12, 2020

The Federal Reserve Board expanded its Main Street Lending Program on June 8 to allow more small and medium-sized businesses to receive support. The Federal Reserve Board lowered the minimum loan amount, raised the maximum …

PERC postpones Can-Do Conference one year; cancels Sales Summit

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has postponed its Can-Do Marketing Conference a year until August 2021. The organization said as states re-open and events are rescheduled, PERC decided to postpone to not impede …

Local company giving away HVAC unit to health care worker

May 29, 2020

A local company HVAC company in Henry County, GA is planning an HVAC unit giveaway to health care worker. After watching a local news segment about furloughed health care workers, Steve Nail, owner of Nail Heating …

Suburban Propane partners with Jersey Mike’s Subs for hospital meals

May 27, 2020

Through its SuburbanCares initiative, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. has partnered with Jersey Mike’s Subs to deliver 1,500 meals to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s frontline health care workers in New Brunswick, NJ. “Our home state of …

Women In Energy Announces Virtual Conference Info

May 26, 2020

Women In Energy has opened registration for their Virtual Conference, inviting you to join and learn more about their organization. Thanks to their sponsors, they are able to offer this complimentary to all - members …

2020 NEFI HEAT Show Goes Virtual

May 22, 2020

The organizers of the 2020 Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (HEAT Show) have announced that this year’s event will transition to an online platform-based trade show experience. It was originally scheduled for September 21-23 …

OESP extends 2020 award nominations

May 21, 2020

Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) has extended its nominations for its 2020 Industry Awards. The new deadline is June 1. The award nominations include: Hugh McKee Award: Has been in the industry a minimum of …