Pipeline amendments aim to boost propane shipments to Midwest
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
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 …
OESP & EEE seek technical presentations
Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) and The Eastern Energy Expo (EEE) are looking for industry experts with valuable technical information to share regarding providing energy and home comfort services to millions of consumers in …
FMCSA to issue two-year delay of new driver training rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to announce a two-year delay to its Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Rule that was scheduled to go into effect Feb. 7, 2020. The ELDT rule requires …
IFM buys Buckeye Partners for $10.3B
IFM Investors Pty Ltd. completed the purchase of Buckeye Partners, L.P. on Nov. 1. All of the outstanding limited partnership units of Buckeye were converted into the right to receive $41.50 per limited partnership unit. …
Maine heating oil distributors design online ordering platforms
According to Maine Public Radio, two Maine heating oil distributors have taken their businesses to online platforms for younger consumers to use from their cell phones. Both "Heatable" and "Order Oil Online" were designed to …
PERC’s Trainer’s Conference set for Jan. 23–24 in Memphis
Propane Education and Research Council’s (PERC) 2020 National Safety and Trainer’s Conference will be held January 23–24 in Memphis, TN at The Memphis Peabody Hotel. The event is designed for state executives, safety trainers, and …
Gann to conclude dedicated service to FMA after 36 years
For more than three and one-half decades, calls to the Fuel Merchants Association (FMA) of New Jersey office have been answered by a friendly greeting from Diana Gann. Gann, a 36-year veteran of FMA, will conclude her …