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This week on The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt take on the fast-growing world of AI, data centers, and the energy demand that comes with them. From Utah’s proposed massive data center projects to the global movement of LPG through the Strait of Hormuz, the conversation shows how connected energy, technology, and propane really are.

Special guests Kevin Jaffe and Matt Tredinnick from Mopeka join the show to talk about why data matters in the propane industry, how tank monitoring is evolving, and why products like Sentinel and GaugeLink are helping marketers improve safety, efficiency, and customer service. It’s a conversation about propane, power, technology, and the digital future of the industry.

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The State of Energy is live from Nashville for Best of Nashville: Part 2 at the NPGA Propane Expo!

In this episode, Tom and Rand continue their conversations from the show floor with industry leaders covering propane technology, agriculture, tanks, insurance, and field equipment.

First, Bert Warner, Director of Commercial Business Development at PERC, joins the show to talk about combined heat and power, cooling applications, and how propane can help businesses improve energy reliability and efficiency.

At 19:34, Michael Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at PERC, discusses propane’s role on the farm, including ag applications, propane use incentives, and a new propane-powered tractor that could help expand clean, reliable energy options for agriculture.

At 48:33, Daniel Quiroga, Sales Manager at METSA, and Hernan Elizondo, Account Manager at METSA, talk propane tanks, including new aboveground/underground hybrid tanks and innovations like the new underground tank dome.

At 59:30, Tom Mullaney with AEGIS General Insurance Agency Energy Insurance Solutions joins the conversation. As a commercial insurance risk control expert, Tom explains rising insurance costs, industry protections, and what propane companies should be thinking about when managing risk.

At 1:25:55, Dan Cramer with First West Insurance discusses insurance needs for propane businesses and how operators can better protect their companies, employees, and customers.

At 1:34:56, Steve Clayton and Tracy Wells from Gas Equipment Company highlight the new tank evacuation compressor. The GEM gas transfer and recovery compressor provides a cost-effective way to remove liquid and vapor from aboveground and underground tanks before tank exchange or valve replacement. With more than 150 units in operation worldwide, the GEM compressor is known for reliability, speed, and fast return on investment.

From CHP and farm fuel to tank innovation, insurance, and real-world service tools, this episode brings another round of conversations from Nashville focused on helping the propane industry work smarter, safer, and stronger.

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The State of Energy is live from Nashville at the NPGA Propane Expo!

In this episode, Tom and Rand sit down with industry leaders to talk safety, training, compliance, technology, and advocacy across the propane industry.

First, Kirstain McArdle, Senior Manager of Industry Engagement at PERC, and Elena Bennett, Senior Manager of Industry Training and Education at PERC, join the show to discuss the Everyday Safe program and other PERC resources designed to support propane marketers, employees, and safety culture across the industry.

At 23:45, Stephen Kaminski, President and CEO of the National Propane Gas Association, and Andrea Pavon, Director of ACE Services & External Relations at NPGA, break down the NPGA ACE program and how it helps companies navigate the red tape around Entry Level Driver Training, known as ELDT. NPGA’s Administrative Compliance Experts™ program gives propane businesses support in staying compliant and keeping drivers on the road.

At 35:56, Brian Humphreys, CEO of One-Tank, and George Kanuck, COO of Myriota, discuss the future of satellite-based tank-level monitoring and how new technology is helping propane companies improve deliveries, reduce runouts, and better serve customers in remote areas.

At 53:40, Michael Baker, Chief Legislative Officer for NPGA, joins the show to talk DC politics, federal advocacy, and the upcoming NPGA Propane Days event in Washington, D.C.

From Nashville to Washington, D.C., this episode covers the people, programs, and technology helping move the propane industry forward.

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This week on The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt break down rising fuel costs, the U.S. Postal Service adding fuel surcharges, new relief efforts for farmers, and why propane keeps showing up as the affordable, reliable American-made answer. From fleet vehicles to farm equipment to backup generators, this episode is packed with real-world energy talk, industry humor, and practical solutions. 

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This week on The State of Energy, Rand and Tom break down rising oil-market tensions, wild swings at the gas pump, and the growing cost of bad energy policy. From Iran-driven price volatility to Colorado’s water-heater mess, they explain why propane gives consumers more control, more reliability, and fewer surprises. 

Propane incentives 

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Welcome to a special Hall of Fame edition of The State of Energy, hosted by Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association in alliance with the Colorado Propane Gas Association.

This episode features a heavyweight guest in the energy world — author, journalist, and documentary producer Robert Bryce — for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest issues shaping America’s energy future.

The discussion dives into Winter Storm Fern vs. Winter Storm Uri, why duration and fuel diversity matter during extreme weather, and how hydrocarbons like propane and natural gas continue to prove critical when the grid is under pressure. Tom and Rand also explore Department of Energy emergency orders, data center power demand, and whether behind-the-meter generation actually helped stabilize the grid during recent cold snaps.

Robert Bryce shares insights on:

• The real lessons from major winter storms and grid resilience
• Chris Wright and the current direction of U.S. energy policy
• The nuclear comeback and the rise of mini-reactors
• Why Big Tech and data centers may consume the next wave of new power generation
• Energy poverty, global electrification, and supply chain constraints
• Court battles over electrification mandates and fuel choice

The conversation also brings it back home to energy consumers — highlighting how propane for heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power can reduce grid demand, improve resilience, and strengthen energy security for rural and urban communities alike.

With signature humor, policy insight, and a few off-the-grid moments (including UFO energy theories and baseball rule reform), this episode blends serious energy analysis with the classic State of Energy banter listeners expect.

Presented by Metsa Tanks and fueled by real-world energy conversations that matter — from the Rockies to the national stage.

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 This week on The State of Energy, Ran DeWitt and Tom Clark go beyond the Super Bowl headlines to talk gas prices, power grids, wildlife impacts of renewables, and why propane remains one of the most reliable energy sources in America. Add a little humor, a lot of facts, and zero political spin—this is energy you can trust. 

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 This episode examines the energy impacts of Winter Storm Fern, including widespread power outages, natural gas supply disruptions, emergency electricity orders, and rising utility costs. Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt explain how propane provides reliable, affordable energy for homes and businesses during extreme weather—and why energy storage and diversification matter more than ever. 

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As global conflicts escalate and electricity demand surges from AI and data centers, energy reliability has never mattered more. In this episode, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt explore how international oil disruptions, nuclear power agreements, and state-level regulations impact everyday consumers.

They also break down a federal judge’s decision to block Colorado’s gas stove warning law—and why misinformation around indoor air quality misses the real issue. The conversation comes back to a simple truth: propane delivers stable, clean, domestic energy without the volatility of global markets.

If you care about energy independence, affordability, and facts over fear, this episode is for you.

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 It’s the New Year’s episode of The State of Energy, and Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt are making bold predictions for 2026—from the Super Bowl and crypto to interest rates, electric school buses, AI threats, and where gas prices are really headed. They dig into EV reality checks, grid failures, driverless car chaos, and why propane keeps winning as the most reliable energy option for homes, fleets, and businesses. Informative, irreverent, and unapologetically real. 

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What do propane pizza ovens, emissions rollbacks, nuclear power, and Santa Claus have in common? Apparently, a lot. In this festive episode of The State of Energy, Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark talk holiday propane gifts before diving into fuel economy mandates, fleet costs, nuclear power proposals, and why propane remains one of the most stable, American-produced energy sources available. Less hype, more heat 

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In this Thanksgiving episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt dive into the holiday spirit with propane-powered turkey tips, the dangers of deep-fryer disasters, and the surprising performance of propane air fryers. Then the guys turn up the heat on national energy policy, breaking down New York’s gas ban suspension, Colorado’s problematic water-heater mandate, and the rising cost of electricity. They also highlight the latest propane rebates for homeowners, builders, farmers, and fleets—including Montana’s generous 25% vehicle incentive. It’s the perfect blend of humor, holiday talk, and hard-hitting energy insight. 

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We question “zero emissions” labels, unpack Colorado’s coal-to-gas reality, and explore why propane often outperforms grid-charged EVs on lifecycle emissions. Michael Baker joins to decode the shutdown, Clean Cities funding, and how to keep energy policy pragmatic.

• Ride-and-drive insights on propane vehicles versus EVs
• The Comanche coal plant’s debt, timelines, and grid impact
• Lifecycle versus tailpipe emissions clarity for fleets
• Growth in demand from data centers and population
• Gates’s pivot to poverty and health over pure climate targets
• Shutdown timelines, LIHEAP stakes, and travel impacts
• Policy pendulum and durable strategies for propane
• Clean Cities funding outlook and all-of-the-above approach
• School bus wins and local chapter engagement
• Zion’s propane buses and an EV tow truck
• Montana VW funds: 25% toward new propane vehicles

Get 25% of a new vehicle paid for by the Montana DEQ by getting rid of one of your diesel trucks and buying a propane-powered truck. That funding request ends December 4th.

https://deq.mt.gov/energy/Programs/fuels

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In this episode of The State of Energy, hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt mix humor with hard-hitting facts about clean energy, sports, and smart preparation for winter. The duo dives into Montana’s new DEQ rebate program that covers 25% of the cost of new propane-powered trucks, a game-changer for fleet operators replacing old diesel rigs. They also roast the growing list of failed EV bus projects nationwide — from Austin to Prince Edward Island — proving that propane continues to deliver where electric struggles. 

Plus, Tom and Rand share 10 simple propane safety tips to keep your family safe and warm this winter, and highlight a new $10,000 PERC grant program for high schools teaching propane vehicle maintenance. 

Stay warm, save big, and laugh along the way — only on The State of Energy. 

https://deq.mt.gov/energy/Programs/fuels#accordion1-collapse1

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Football season is here, and The State of Energy is kicking things off with a propane-powered touchdown! Hosts Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association, dive into the grand opening of the Propane House at the Top of Utah Parade of Homes. 

From propane clothes dryers and water heaters to fireplaces, ranges, and even backup generators, Tom and Randy walk through how propane powers an efficient, comfortable, and lower-emission lifestyle. They also break down federal tax credits, propane rebates, and builder incentives that homeowners and contractors can take advantage of before they expire. 

Along the way, there’s plenty of NFL banter—Tom Brady, Teslas, and why propane is the ultimate “natural gas” that checks all the boxes: saving money, cutting emissions, and boosting comfort. 

👉 Learn more at thestateofenergy.com
, follow us on Instagram @thestateofenergy, and don’t miss your chance to tour the Propane House September 25–27 at the Top of Utah Parade of Homes. 

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 In this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt dive into a whirlwind of topics—from Hank Hill’s propane-fueled return on Hulu to real-world lessons from Utah’s wildfires and rolling blackouts. They break down how propane generators and appliances can keep homes running when the grid goes down, why California’s “clean truck” mandates just hit a wall with the FTC, and how propane continues to prove itself as the ultimate on-site energy battery. With a mix of humor, industry insight, and a shout-out to retiring board member Boyd Cook, this episode reminds us why propane isn’t just a fuel—it’s peace of mind. 

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 In this episode of The State of Energy, Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark break down the EPA’s proposed rollback of the 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding and what it could mean for farmers, truckers, and fleets facing costly DEF systems and looming 2027 emission standards. From skyrocketing truck prices to the surprising truth about “zero emissions,” they explore how propane engines—already meeting future requirements—offer a cleaner, cost-effective alternative. Plus, they share a real-world example from Zion National Park, debate EV range anxiety, and pitch the ultimate clean vehicle concept combining electric torque with propane power. 

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In this episode of The State of Energy, Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark celebrate America’s post–4th of July spirit, from flag-filled streets to the fireworks fallout. They reveal why Las Vegas taxi fleets are racking up over 50 million clean miles a year on propane, explore a half-billion-dollar port infrastructure grant opportunity, and tackle the looming U.S. power grid crisis. Plus, Tom makes the case for propane as the ultimate “battery” for backup generators, water heaters, fireplaces, and even EV charging—because when the lights go out, energy security starts with clean American energy. 

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 In this Independence Day episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt unpack everything from rain-soaked propane showcases in New Mexico to billion-dollar federal grants for low-emission transit. They break down the push for a national propane reserve, the real state of propane supply, and how your community can tap into major funding for propane-powered buses. 

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, was joined by Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana in introducing the Securing Our Propane Supply Act

https://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/news/local-news/2025/06/legislation-aims-to-secure-propane-supply/

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $1.1 billion in competitive grants for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) under Federal Assistance Listing Number 20.526 and approximately $398 million in competitive grants for the FY 2025 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Bus Program) under Federal Assistance Listing Number 20.526.

https://www.transit.dot.gov/notices-funding/fy-2025-notice-funding-opportunity-low-or-no-emission-grant-program-and-grants#Program-Descriptions

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In this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand Dewitt ask the big, burning question: “Watt the heck is going on with energy policy?” From the push to electrify everything (including your toaster, your truck, and possibly your dog) to propane’s starring role as the quiet hero of reliable, clean energy—this show cuts through the static. The guys talk real-world energy needs, resilience, affordability, and why propane should never be the punchline in the clean energy conversation. Tune in for facts, laughs, and a propane-powered reality check.

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In this episode of The State of Energy, hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt take listeners on a journey from outer space to backyards and boiler rooms. They break down the staggering environmental impact of Blue Origin’s recent 11-minute space flight, which reportedly emitted more carbon than the average person will over their entire lifetime.

The conversation then pivots to a cleaner path forward—highlighting Orbex’s use of low-emissions bio-propane to power its eco-conscious rocket launches. From the stars to the streets, Tom and Rand spotlight renewable propane as a real-world solution making a difference today.

Learn how combined heat and power (CHP) units fueled by renewable propane are helping businesses cut emissions and energy costs—and how you can get up to $30,000 in rebates through a PERC incentive program.

Learn more about the CHP rebate at propane.com/alttech

Tune in and fuel your mind with energy that works.

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Reand DeWitt to discuss propane Autogas conversions, the water heater standard, and protecting American Energy from State Overreach.

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The State of Energy talks with Matt Tredinnick and Kevin Jaffe with mopeka about underground tank corrosion and how to monitor your tank protection annodes 

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt with Special Guest EV Auto Owner Alex Lawrence.

Alex spent his first 20 years in business as a self made entrepreneur that started, led and sold multiple companies. These ventures were built across software, consumer Internet, commercial real estate, venture capital and franchising. Alex raised over $25MM in capital and had one partnership reach #34 on the Inc. 500 list. Five years ago Alex left the world of entrepreneurship to join Weber State University full-time as Vice Provost. Alex worked on a number or projects at Weber State including Startup Ogden, Technology Commercialization and the WSU Research Foundation. In July, Alex joined the Professional Sales program as a full-time faculty member, specializing in Internet Sales, Internet Technology and Social Media Sales. Alex has a BS from the University of Utah, an MBA from Weber State and holds a PhD from Oklahoma State University (PhD, Business).You can see Alex regularly appearing on KSL Channel 5 as their technology expert.  Alex is a highly sought after investor, mentor, speaker, author and teacher.  He is married with two little girls and enjoys the outdoors of Utah, including golfing and fly-fishing.

https://www.evauto.com/

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Fracking pioneer Chris Wright confirmed as Energy Secretary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9-QB6Zl78

https://nypost.com/2025/02/03/us-news/fracking-pioneer-chris-wright-confirmed-as-trumps-energy-secretary/

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2025/02/05/why-the-energy-crisis-demands-an-all-of-the-above-approach-and-where-renewable-propane-fits-the-picture/

https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/ford-loses-another-51b-on-evs-a-question

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The Rocky Mountain Propane Association (RMPA) announced the renewal of the home builder incentive program, offering up to $1,500 per home for installing propane appliances, effective March 1. Last year, the program distributed $2 million. The hosts emphasized propane's cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits, particularly in areas with dirty electricity. They also discussed the challenges of building a propane-powered home, including dealing with homeowners associations and the efficiency of propane appliances. Additionally, they highlighted President Trump's executive orders aimed at reducing costs associated with climate policies and leveling the playing field for energy sources, including the removal of electric vehicle mandates.

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand Dewit welcomes Robert Bryce to discuss Energy, Power, and Propane.

https://robertbryce.com/
https://robertbryce.substack.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@JuiceTheSeries

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss energy in the news. The EPA has approved California's ban on gas-powered vehicles by 2035
The State of Energy will buy an EV and report back each month, giving our audience real-world insight into EV ownership. 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/epa-approves-california-plan-to-ban-gas-only-cars-starting-in-2035-.html

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk about the California ban on disposable propane tanks and how you can get a refillable 1lb propane tank. 
And the top 5 propane gifts for Christmas 

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the next Energy Secretary and why he loves propane.
 
https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/chris-wright-an-unapologetic-energy

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Montana DEQ Grant pays 50% of new propane-powered vehicles.
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the Montana DEQ spending the last of their VW money on 50% vehicle grants for propane-powered vehicles.
https://deq.mt.gov/energy/Programs/fuels

https://www.fleetowner.com/equipment/article/21145001/vws-traton-set-to-acquire-navistar-for-37-billion

https://electrek.co/2024/10/28/ford-tops-q3-earnings-but-ev-losses-weigh-profits/

https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/ 

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One billion dollars is available in rebates for clean propane powered school buses.
Tom and Rand talk and the latest round of funding from the EPA for Clean Propane powered school buses. Contact your local school district transportation manager and let them know how to get $35,000 rebate per school bus.
This is not a grant program. Rebates have less red tape and are easier to get.

https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus

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https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/

Sponsored by Mopeka
https://mopeka.com/mopeka-cathodic-sentinel/

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The State of Energy dives into recent events, including the recent hurricanes, port strikes, and Tech schools propane education programs

https://cloudinary.propane.com/images/v1637260326/website-media/21PERC0565_9014-NL-21_Weather-Safety-Top-10_Winter-Storms_LR/21PERC0565_9014-NL-21_Weather-Safety-Top-10_Winter-Storms_LR.pdf?_i=AA

https://cloudinary.propane.com/images/v1724258733/website-media/TSGP-Brochure-2025-1/TSGP-Brochure-2025-1.pdf?_i=AA

https://www.davistech.edu/programs/heating-and-air-conditioning/course-details?pk=242&pn=Heating%20and%20Air%20Conditioning&school=Construction 

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Zions National Park has recently made a transition from propane to coal.
Following a $33 million taxpayer-funded investment after 25 years of clean and affordable transportation powered by propane. A study from NREL suggests that this transition in Utah could result in 30% more emissions compared to the old propane buses. However, there is optimism for the future, aiming to power these electric buses with clean electricity…. 

The key questions that arise are whether these new electric buses will match the longevity of the propane fleet and if Utah can achieve cleaner electricity surpassing the efficiency of propane. With $33 million, one wonders how many new ultra-clean propane buses could have been purchased? Time will be the ultimate revealer of the outcomes. I wonder if park management has the intuition to retaining the old, reliable propane fleet to address EV challenges and ensure a seamless experience for visitors exploring the wonders of Zions National Park.

What do you think a 25 year old electric buss would look like compared to a 25 year old propane bus? 

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the American Lung Association State of the Air Report 2024. 
Learn how propane use can clean up the air in your community.

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The State of Energy welcomes back Steve Goreham author of the Green Breakdown.
Sponsored by One-tank.com

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The Quest for an Energy “Holy Grail”
Utah's power plant will tap into the federal government's 9.5 billion dollars in tax credits for hydrogen production. The power plant claims it will make 100,000 KG of hydrogen per month. This would allow them $300,000 per day in tax credits for making hydrogen from electricity and then burning it to make electricity again.

Making 1 kg of hydrogen from electricity requires 49KWH of electricity.
1 kg of hydrogen makes 40KWH of electricity. Loosing 9 KWH each time the cycle is completed.  The largest Energy Boondoggle in history

https://www.powermag.com/aces-deltas-giant-utah-salt-cavern-hydrogen-storage-project-gets-504m-conditional-doe-loan-guarantee/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/climate/green-hydrogen-climate-change.html

https://manhattan.institute/article/green-hydrogen-a-multibillion-dollar-energy-boondoggle?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzIK1BhAuEiwAHQmU3twavql1UeC1K1NlvrmKUJ9sh5HgUXkI0aPNhsHUF2TPnbeH5Vw17RoCjcoQAvD_BwE

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Rocky Mountain Power asks for a 30% rate increase.
Pacific Corps "Rocky Mountain Power," which provides electricity to Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, asks the Public Service Commission for a 30% rate increase.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/ban-on-gas-grills-colorado-mountain-hoa/

https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/grilling#safety-tips

https://monumentgrills.com/

https://www.metsa.com/

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The State of Energy at the 74th Annual Western Propane Trade Show and Convention.
Interviews with-
Matt Tredinnick Chief Marketing Officer- Mopeka
Kevin Jaffe Chief Operating Officer - Mopeka 
Michael Baker Chief Legislative Officer - NPGA
Josh Budworth Vice President Business Development - Alliance AutoGas
Jeff Anderson- Kohler Energy 

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Don't be green washed this Earth Day 
Propane is a clean alternative to traditional coal electricity.


https://www.earthday.org/recycling-is-a-crying-shame/

Crying Indian you tube 

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The epa has release its final rules for 2027 Model year diesel emissions.
Ford cuts Lighting production by 2/3

Will propane save the day again?


https://fortune.com/2024/03/29/ford-f150-lightning-ev-michigan-sales-cuts-production-epa-emissions-rule-hybrids/


https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2024/03/29/epa-rolls-worlds-toughest-emission

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Chat GPT uses as much power as 17,000 homes. America is running out of power, propane can help.
Rand and Tom discuss AI tech booms insane energy demand. Propane Microgrids and how propane can help. 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/07/ai-data-centers-power/

https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-obscene-energy-demands-of-ai

https://cointelegraph.com/learn/bitcoin-halving-how-does-the-halving-cycle-work-and-why-does-it-matter

https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-uses-17-thousand-times-more-electricity-than-us-household-2024-3

https://www.mainspringenergy.com/solutions/utility/

https://www.2g-energy.com/products/propane

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The State of Energy Hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt Discuss finding an energy source 63,000 ft below the surface of the earth in new geothermal drilling.
60 million dollars of federal money to a Utah company to start drilling.

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/quaise-energy-geothermal-earth-drilling/

https://gephardtdaily.com/local/feds-announce-millions-in-funding-for-geothermal-

https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/19/us/utahs-sovereignty-act-overrule-federal/index.html

https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-launches-updated-comprehensive-climate-action-plan-reduce-greenhouse-gas

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-proterra-claim-1.7112611

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Special Guest - World Liquid Gas Association - Cinch Munson, Business Development Director.
Cinch talks about the most important propane meeting in the last decade.
The Innovation Summit brings together key industry leaders from the global LPG industry to consider strategies for advancing innovation in our industry. We will be bringing together nearly 200 industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of energy to discuss how we can adopt innovation in our organizations and move the industry forward. The event is co-hosted with the National Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education and Research Council.
https://www.worldliquidgas.org/

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt interview Steve Goreham.
Steve is an independent scholar, researcher, and futurist in the fields of energy and environmental policy, as well as a former engineer and business executive with 30 years of experience at Fortune 100 and private companies. He’s Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and a policy advisor to The Heartland Institute.

Steve is author of four books on energy, climate change, sustainability, and public policy with over 100,000 copies in print. He’s a freelance columnist and frequent guest on radio and TV, including Dennis Miller, Sean Hannity, and Fox Business Channel. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois.

https://www.stevegoreham.com/

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Live from Winter Fire School in St George, Utah, with Boyd Cook.
Rand, Tom, and Boyd discuss propane safety in fire service.
Ebike fires in New York 
https://news.yahoo.com/electric-bikes-start-record-number-203832823.html#:~:text=According%20to%20figures%20released%20by,200%20per%20cent%20in%202023.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cummins-will-pay-1-675b-fine-for-engine-emissions-violations

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/ecodiesel-engine-emissions-repairs-damaged-trucks-fiat-chrysler/

https://calcoastnews.com/2024/01/berkeley-cant-enforce-natural-gas-ban-and-neither-can-slo/

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Tom and Rand discuss the Massachusetts Public Utility Commission's attempt to stop natural gas growth.  Why gas infrastructure is essential for energy security, and food security.

Propane on the farm and farm incentives   
Propane-Powered Industrial Engines – New, EPA- and/or CARB-certified

industrial engines used for agricultural purposes can qualify for the following

incentives:

$300/liter of displacement for pumping applications and up to $3,000 for certified

dual fuel systems.

Power Generation

• $30/kW for prime power generation

• $15/kW for backup power generation

Propane-Powered Water Heating Systems – New, high-efficiency water heating

systems used in agricultural production operations are eligible for an incentive of

$2000. The system must either be installed in new construction or as a conversion

from another power source.

Propane-Powered Poultry, Swine, & Greenhouse Heating Systems – New

poultry, swine, and greenhouse heating systems are eligible for an incentive of

$0.10/square foot, up to $2000 maximum per system, when installed as part of an

entire system installation. The complete heating system must either be installed in

new construction or as a conversion from another power source.

Propane-Powered Flame Weed Control – New tractor pulled flame weed

control systems are eligible for an incentive of $1500. New push type flame

weed control carts are eligible for an incentive of $100.

To qualify for the Propane Farm Incentive Program, producers must purchase eligible propane-powered equipment while meeting the following criteria:

• Represent a farm or agribusiness and be at least 18 years of age. 

• Provide an appropriate tax identification number or social security number unique to the farm operation receiving the incentive. 

• Must use equipment on a U.S. farm as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in direct support of agricultural production. If not on a farm, equipment must be used in support of an agribusiness dedicated to the primary processing of any agricultural, horticultural, or animal commodity. 

• Be a propane customer in good standing with your fuel supplier 

https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/

https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/12/07/dpu-future-of-natural-gas-methane-electrification

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California is short 68 Billion- feat Colin Sueyres WPGA CEO.
Teacher wages or electric school buses?  What will California cut from the budget to make ends meet? 
Colin describes the California shortfall and the impacts to clean energy. 
Propane can help 

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Tom and Rand discuss energy security. Propane can provide energy security for your family, business, farm and your community.

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Tom and Rand recap this month's visits to Roush Clean Tech, the NPGA meeting in Louisville, and the PERC Advisory meeting in Providence.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43546970/new-strict-epa-mpg-rules-for-2027-2032-vehicles/

https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/our-10-year-utilities-forecast-renewable-energy-triple-by-2032

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/19/greta-thunberg-joins-second-climate-protest-in-london-this-week

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-oil-gas-the-north-face-award/

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"Propane Hero" Ruby's Inn @ Bryce Canyon National Park
https://hydronicshub.com/historic-rubys-inn-resort-honored-with-national-award-for-its-environmental-impact

https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/article/21271416/more-fleets-finding-alt-fuel-success-with-propane-autogas

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Interview with NPGA Steve Kaminski @ RMPA Fall Conference

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss a breakthrough in technology to produce renewable propane from carbon dioxide.  

A paper recently published in Nature Energy based on pioneering research done at Illinois Institute of Technology reveals a promising breakthrough in green energy: an electrolyzer device capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable.

As the United States races toward its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, innovative methods to reduce the significant carbon dioxide emissions from electric power and industrial sectors are critical. Mohammad Asadi, assistant professor of chemical engineering at Illinois Tech, spearheaded this groundbreaking research. 

“Making renewable chemical manufacturing is really important,” says Asadi. “It’s the best way to close the carbon cycle without losing the chemicals we currently use daily.”

https://www.iit.edu/news/illinois-tech-engineer-spearheads-research-leading-groundbreaking-green-propane-production-method

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Electric bus manufacturer that Zions National Park was testing files bankruptcy.
Zions still don't have EVs, and the propane buses are getting old.
Let's get Zions to replace the buses with new Propane buses and clean the air.  

https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/09/what-led-to-ev-darling-proterras-bankruptcy/

Check out document Page 43 pdf page 53 of the study from NREL that shows EV Test Bus produces more SOX and NOX than 24-year-old propane bus
https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/78012.pdf

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Record heat has air conditioners at their max.
Las Vegas residents see $700 power bills.
National Energy Assistance Directors Association Says Power bill up 11.7% this summer 
 
 
Credit cards and carbon footprints Qualpay is our guests on the State of Energy
https://www.qualpay.com/

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Independence Day Fireworks Emissions 

https://www.iqair.com/us/newsroom/no-fireworks-July-4

https://8billiontrees.com/carbon-offsets-credits/carbon-footprint-of-fireworks/#:~:text=Fireworks%20are%20significant%20carbon%20emitters,gas%2Dengine%20vehicles%20every%20year

https://www.nps.gov/articles/p52-rv-fire-safety-101.htm#:~:text=Never%20leave%20appliances%20that%20are,(like%20in%20storage%20spaces)

https://smprobotics.com/products_autonomous_ugv/mosquito-control-robot/

https://www.mosquitomagnet.com/store/mosquito-magnet-trap

https://propanemosquitotraps.com/blue-rhino-skeetervac-review/

https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4011517-these-areas-of-the-us-are-at-risk-of-blackouts-this-summer/

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The State of Energy featuring  LPGas Magazines Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson and Publisher Biran Kanaba. Discussions on industry accomplishments and challenges

https://www.lpgasmagazine.com/lp-gas-growth-summit/

https://www.mopekaiot.com/

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WYOMING — Rocky Mountain Power has submitted an application to increase rates starting Jan. 1, 2024. In the application, it states, “Please find enclosed for filing Rocky Mountain Power’s (the “Company”) application for authority to increase Wyoming retail rates by approximately $140.2 million per year or 21.6 percent on average.”

Seven Ways Propane Supports Clean Air

Today 770 million people live without access to electricity

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Jim Bridger Coal Power Plant
https://www.gem.wiki/Jim_Bridger_Steam_Plant


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Propane, as a refrigerant can reduce global temperatures by 3 degrees 
There are expected to be 3.7 billion air conditioners in operation by 2050. Using propane as the refrigerant could prevent a significant amount of climate warming by the end of the century
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2333798-using-propane-in-air-conditioners-could-prevent-0-1c-of-warming/

https://prospect.org/environment/hank-hill-solution-to-climate-change/

https://time.com/6242545/high-energy-bills/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/03/new-york-renewable-energy-public-utilities

https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/architectural-detail/beach-resorts-chp-system-proves-its-worth-during-hurricane

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/bidens-cold-war-anti-air-conditioner-regulations-keep-piling-up

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While the world carries on about electrification as THE solution for climate change, America is missing a prime opportunity to transition medium-duty fleets using an American-made fuel that is readily available and abundant in supply. Would it surprise you to learn there is enough surplus propane in the United States – 20 billion gallons to be exact – to convert at least half of the country’s medium-duty vehicles from diesel to propane? This would reduce carbon emissions by 21 million metric tons, which is equivalent to taking 4.5 million cars off the road every year.

https://reason.com/2022/11/02/driving-electric-cars-produces-little-carbon-making-the-batteries-produces-a-lot/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/fords-electric-vehicle-unit-losing-billions-as-company-invests-in-new-technology

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-unveils-toughest-ever-car-emissions-rules-bid-force-electric-vehicle-purchases

Happy Birthday @Bigballergashauler 

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Camelina has emerged as the crop feedstock of choice for renewable propane
https://susoils.com/

https://www.ksl.com/article/50601678/epa-places-new-ozone-restrictions-in-utah-cox-calls-it-incredibly-reckless

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-allow-california-require-half-all-trucks-be-electric-by-2035-nyt-2023-03-31/

As an alternative to gasoline and diesel, propane vehicles produce less greenhouse gases and harmful air pollutants. Thirty billion gallons of propane are produced domestically in the United States, with 20 billion gallons being exported each year. Its price is not subject to shocks connected to global supply and demand. This results in more stable prices over the long run, among other operational benefits. Therefore, propane vehicle operators can secure long-term fuel contracts at fixed costs.
https://www.cummins.com/news/2023/02/13/what-markets-and-commercial-vehicle-applications-are-well-suited-propane

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-power-plant-firm-goes-215927545.html

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The DOT announces the opportunity for states and local governments to apply for 1.22 billion for the 2023 Low/no emissions grant program. 25% or approximately 300 million is set aside for low emissions vehicles other than electric. This program is for states, local, and tribal governmental authorities that operate fixed-route bus services. The program will provide up to 85% of the purchase price for a propane-powered shuttle or bus and up to 90% of the refueling infrastructure.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/27/2023-01654/fy-2023-competitive-funding-opportunity-low-or-no-emission-grant-program-and-the-grants-for-buses

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2021/02/federal-funding-obtained-replace-zion-national-parks-shuttle-fleet

Blue Castle Project. The Nuclear power plant, proposed in the desert of eastern Utah, would require 55,000-acre feet of water from the green river that feeds the drought-ridden colorado river system that supplies Glen canyon and Hover hydro dams. Sixteen years in the planning, costs have rose from 3 billion to 30+ billion.
This project shows how long nuclear power plants take to go from concept to producing power. This plant could have been open in the next 10 to 15 years but with the financial and water woes, this facility will most likely never produce a drop of clean energy.   

https://bluecastleproject.com/news.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Castle_Project#:~:text=The%20Blue%20Castle%20Project%20is,Holdings%20(BCH)%20in%202009.

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Propane Supply is at the top of the 5-year average.
Propane retail prices average 6% lower than this time last year.
50 million US homes use propane for heating, cooking, hot water, back up and prime electricity production.
Propane is abundant, with 54% of US production exported.
Today's propane is cleaner than electricity from the grid. Renewable propane is available now and will make propane even cleaner as we add more to the supply chain.
Propane is here for now and here for tomorrow and another 100 years,
Propane powers the United States economy with clean American energy for everyone.

https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/weekly/propane.php

https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/

https://www.eenews.net/articles/why-wyoming-wont-build-bidens-ev-chargers/

https://jalopnik.com/driving-100-miles-in-an-ev-is-now-more-expensive-than-i-1850031874

https://www.sierraclub.org/redwood/blog/2021/01/understanding-us-energy-needs

https://pioneer-emobility.com/

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US Magnesium contributes up to 25% of Wasatch Front pollution.

Why aren't we looking at more hydropower?

"Hydropower is already a major source of power globally—it’s the largest source of renewable electricity and one of the fastest growing—but there are limited places to build hydropower, and large dams carry a number of social and environmental concerns."

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/1/26/23572960/wasatch-front-inversions-caused-by-magnesium-plant

https://www.chronline.com/stories/higher-gas-prices-or-a-better-future-inslee-backed-climate-laws-effective-today,306200

https://climate.mit.edu/ask-mit/why-arent-we-looking-more-hydropower

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Okay, not really.
Wyoming makes some noise by proposing a resolution to "Phase out EV Sales by 2035" as a tongue-in-cheek statement to get your attention to how important Wyoming is for oil, gas, coal, and, oh yeah, all the energy that it takes to create electricity to charge your EV and cook on electric stoves.
Perhaps this resolution was in response to news outlets trying to portray a gas stove ban by the CPSC
Statement by CPSC - Over the past several days, there has been a lot of attention paid to gas stove emissions and to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Research indicates that emissions from gas stoves can be hazardous, and the CPSC is looking for ways to reduce related indoor air quality hazards. But to be clear, I am not looking to ban gas stoves and the CPSC has no proceeding to do so. CPSC is researching gas emissions in stoves and exploring new ways to address health risks. CPSC also is actively engaged in strengthening voluntary safety standards for gas stoves. And later this spring, we will be asking the public to provide us with information about gas stove emissions and potential solutions for reducing any associated risks. This is part of our product safety mission – learning about hazards and working to make products safer.

Fun facts about gas stoves-
3 Billion people worldwide do not have access to clean cooking with gas stoves. These 3 billion people use wood, charcoal, and dung. That's right, over 2 billion people cook and heat water with dung. According to a review article by Goldemberg et al. (2018), the current state of scientific understanding indicates that the health impact resulting from direct exposure to smoke from biomass cooking leads to about 2.2–3.8 million excess deaths per year, accounting for about 3.9%–6.4% of global mortality. WHO reports Exposure to smoke from cooking fires causes 3.8 million premature deaths each year, mostly in low- and middle-income countries.
Residential use of US natural gas consumption accounts for 15% of total Nat gas, and only 7% of the residential use is for cooking.

If the US bans gas stoves, the 3 billion people worldwide who would love access to gas stoves will be further suppressed by reducing access to affordable,  gas stoves. Propane provides the world with affordable, clean energy. Don't let anyone take that choice from you.     

https://www.engadget.com/wyoming-wants-to-phase-out-sales-of-new-e-vs-by-2035-200704042.html

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/14/joe-biden-gas-stoves-00077944

https://www.multiconsultgroup.com/assets/LPG-for-Cooking-in-Developing-Countries_Report-by-Multiconsult.pdf

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Propane Rejection at natural gas plants at natural gas trades at $26 per mm btu at Opal WY Hub and peaked at above $50!. Natural gas producers leave propane high and dry as the stop making propane because it’s more profitable to leave it in the Nat gas stream.

 EIA-  In Wyoming, prices rose at two major hubs which are key sources of supply for the West Coast: at the Opal Hub, the price increased $26.41 from $26.37/MMBtu last Wednesday to $52.78/MMBtu yesterday, and the price at the Cheyenne Hub in southeast Wyoming rose $29.15 from $5.73/MMBtu last Wednesday to $34.88/MMBtu yesterday.

https://www.eia.gov/naturalgas/weekly/#tabs-prices-2

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/wsc-msc-ssc-esc-regional-emergency-declaration-no-2022-016-heating-fuel

https://governor.utah.gov/executive-orders/

https://governor.wyo.gov/state-government/executive-orders

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Rinnai's Energy Sales Director, Kevin Morgan joins the State of Energy.
Heat Pump Helpers and Turduckens.
Kevin is an expert on heating and hot water. Rinnai's heat pump helper will save you money and reduce emissions.

 https://www.rinnai.us/
https://ieefa.org/articles/washington-state-moves-require-heat-pumps-new-residential-construction

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1075-5 National Propane Day 
Propane is affordable and abundant, allowing users to reduce carbon emissions right now and provide energy equity in communities across the nation. Using propane produces approximately 43% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than using an equivalent amount of electricity generated from the U.S. grid. With propane, we can diversify America's energy mix with a reliable solution, while reducing the strain on the already fragile electric grid.

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Dirty electricity is expected to greet California residents for Labor Day heat relief. 

California Executive Order signed by Gov Newsom allows ships docked at port to use gasoline/diesel ship power instead of shore power. The EO also suspends emissions restrictions at gas power plants, allows generators to run during restricted times, and allows thermal power plants to pollute more water. While asking residents not to cook, clean clothes, and charge cars. This is just days after the California Clean Air Board bans sales of gas-powered cars by 2035. Meanwhile, begging PG&E's Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant to stay open until 2035 with a $1.4 Billion forgivable loan after pushing for years for it to close by 2025.

Let this be a lesson to surrounding states when pushing to remove clean fuels like Propane from your Clean Energy portfolio. 

 Green War on Clean Energy
Californians told not to charge cars 

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The latest version of the Inflation Reduction Act changes the wording of  "plug-in electric drive motor vehicles" to "Clean Vehicles" does this include propane? we think so

https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/inflation_reduction_act_of_2022.pdf
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/30D
https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/world/greenland-melting-mineral-mining-climate/index.html
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/dominion-energy-admits-it-cant-meet-data-center-power-demands-in-virginia/
https://www.lpgasmagazine.com/propane-inventory-gets-much-needed-build/

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https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/school-bus-rebates-clean-school-bus-program#funding

https://propane.com/for-my-business/school-transportation/epa-clean-school-bus-program/

https://humetrics.com/about-humetrics/about-our-founder/

https://fortune.com/2022/07/08/energy-rationing-germany-no-hot-water-turning-off-lights/

https://www.fox29.com/news/large-waves-big-surf-hawaii-video-hurricane-darby

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Hey Hawaii- Propane can do that 

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/07/13/2479007/0/en/Value-of-Propane-Market-estimated-at-US-132-1-Bn-by-2031-TMR-Report.html

https://news.trust.org/item/20220419113818-slavc

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-61028138

https://www.npga.org/impact/workforce/entry-level-driver-training/

https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/06/senate-bill-2510-is-a-blueprint-for-hawaiis-energy-independence/

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/energy-prices-up-41-over-past-12-months-150201870.html

https://www.barrons.com/articles/ge-wind-turbine-blade-plant-renewable-energy-51657643329

https://nypost.com/2022/07/13/texas-bitcoin-miners-halt-operations-to-save-energy-amid-heat-wave/

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Uinta Basin Railway gets cleared from Forest Service
The Uinta Basin Railway provides new infrastructure that will solve the long-standing freight transportation challenges in the region by connecting to the national railway network.

This common-carrier railway will move goods in a safe and cost-effective way to enable economic stability, sustainable communities and enriched quality of life.

https://uintabasinrailway.com/

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Lake Powell 26% full Hydroelectric at risk
https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/30/us/west-drought-lake-powell-hydropower-or-water-climate/index.html

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/fuel-shortages-summer-energy-crisis-oil-gas-price-shocks-iea-2022-5

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Interview during the Western Propane Trade Show and Convention- Bridget Kidd Senior Vice President, Industry Relations @ Propane Education and Research Council. 
Bridget gives us some inside information on the Propane "Energy for Everyone" campaign  

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Food Truck Gas Check - Eric Smith Director of Education and Code Development NV LP Gas Board. Eric played an instrumental role in developing the Nevada LP Gas  "Mobile Food Facility Gas System Check Guidebook" and "Mobile Food Facility Gas System Check FORM"
Recorded during the Western Propane Trade show and Convention 
 

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Study sponsored by the Department of Energy shows electric shuttles will increase emissions by 40% at Zions National Park. This study does not take into consideration the latest engine technology or renewable and rDME blends of propane which would spread the gap further between clean propane and dirty electricity.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the US specializes in the research and development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy systems integration, and sustainable transportation.[2] NREL is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the Department of Energy and operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, a joint venture between MRIGlobal and Battelle.[3] Located in Golden, Colorado, NREL is home to the National Center for Photovoltaics, the National Bioenergy Center, and the National Wind Technology Center.

Read the study here. Check out page 43 https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/78012.pdf

Gas Buddy Michael Bloomberg Plans a $242 Million Investment in Clean Energy
Texas power grid operator urges residents to conserve energy as plants go offline
Utah's Kennecott now mining rare but critical element for renewable energy
Oberon Fuels announced commercial availability of a blend of propane and Oberon’s renewable DME (dimethyl ether). 

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The State of Energy is back in Reno for the 2022 western propane convention. 
Interviews with Kevin Duncan President of Mountain West Propane from Unita Basin talks  about oil and gas production in Utah.
Kevin Jaffee  COO MopekaIOT talks about sonar propane tank gauges.

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Money, Money, Money.. NPGA's Michael Baker, Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs, talks infrastructure investment and jobs act Live from Nashville, TN at the NPGA International Propane EXPO
https://stnonline.com/news/additional-300m-for-zero-emissions-school-buses-requested-in-federal-budget/

https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2022/05/04/renewable-propane-gas-made-waste-products-hits-market/9631022002/

https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/2/23053839/energy-department-battery-ev-clean-energy-supply-chain-biden

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The State of Energy- live from Nashville.
Interviews during the show with special guests from around the World.
Allison Richardson - Montana Energy Alliance
Perry Rubin- ALP Generators
Twana Akin and Andrea Pavon - NPGA
Juan Pablo Martinez - Spice Gas Grenada
Chandler Robertson- Thermotane Propane
Chris Hanson and Pat Hyland - PERC  
 

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The Good the Bad and the Ugly of E15 Emergency use

 https://propane.com/for-my-business/fleet-vehicles/

https://propane.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/22PERC0238_ServiceTruckFleet_TradeAd_BPN_HR.pdf

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/599678-biden-warns-of-food-shortage-from-russias-invasion-into-ukraine/

https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/walmart-raises-pay-its-private-fleet-truck-drivers

https://partscounterguru.com/e15-fuel-has-a-dirty-little-secret-heres-what-no-one-is-telling-you/

https://www.npr.org/2022/04/12/1092222231/in-an-exception-to-the-clean-air-act-biden-will-allow-e15-gas-to-be-sold-this-su#:~:text=In%20contrast%20to%20E10%2C%20which,because%20of%20air%20pollution%20concerns.

https://www.npga.org/impact/workforce/entry-level-driver-training/

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Biden releases 5% of our daily oil addiction from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next 6 months. The US consumes nearly 1 billion gallons of oil and gas every day. The US government will release 42 million gallons from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve each day.

 https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/30/politics/strategic-petroleum-reserve-release-oil-joe-biden/index.html

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republicans-ted-budd-russia-green-groups

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/austin-texas-airport-fuel-shortage-alert-increased-flight-activity

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Food shortage coming? Will we have to choose between food or fuel? The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk about Energy security, fertilizer shortage, food shortage, and ethanol production from corn.

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https://www.bloombergquint.com/technology/you-ll-need-286-pounds-of-coal-to-fuel-that-electric-road-trip

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/23/business/dimon-energy-biden-russia-ukraine/index.html

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-05/elon-musk-says-russia-s-war-means-more-oil-production-needed-now

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/3/8/22967352/utah-spencer-cox-politicis-oil-gas-public-lands-russian-oil-gas-prices-critical-minerals-west

https://www.reuters.com/business/sanctions-bite-russia-fertilizer-shortage-imperils-world-food-supply-2022-03-23/

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/zero-emissions-shuttle-buses-join-the-zion-national-park-fleet.htm

https://news.yahoo.com/republicans-call-yellen-investigate-whether-221101599.html

https://nypost.com/2022/03/17/cargo-ship-sinks-in-persian-gulf-off-iran/

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https://www.npgaexpo.org/2022/Public/Enter.aspx

https://bepreparedexpo.com/

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/californias-green-energy-subsidies-spur-a-gold-rush-in-cow-manure-11645279200

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60473233

https://www.wkbw.com/am-buffalo/be-prepared-with-propane

https://qz.com/2130711/electric-vehicles-make-it-harder-to-quell-fire-on-felicity-ace-cargo-ship/

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Don't get Greenwashed....
 
Entry Level Driver Training Resources use Code "RM10"

Juice Box powers Superbowl pregame events

Critical minerals in Clean Energy

EPA Electric power generation report check page 15

Will Lithium run out?

Clean Energy sparks Americas next Mining Boom

Propane Weed torch

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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/14/2022-00733/safe-driver-apprenticeship-pilot-program-to-allow-persons-ages-18-19-and-20-to-operate-commercial#p-59

https://www.cummins.com/news/2022/01/13/making-splash-hydrogen-internal-combustion-engines

https://www.businessinsider.co.za/texans-exploding-trees-brutal-winter-storm-sound-like-gunshots-2022-2

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-electric-grid-failure-warm-up/

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6 more weeks of winter....

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/27/1075874473/gas-stoves-climate-change-leak-methane
https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#methane
https://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/shopping/article/Amazon-Propane-weed-torch-16803313.php

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400,000 Texas homes and businesses could lose power over financial dispute between energy companies

The State of Energy,  brought to you by One Tank

https://www.texastribune.org/2022/01/19/texas-pipeline-gas-power-winter/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/25/business/energy-environment/russia-europe-natural-gas-ukraine.html

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220118005991/en/CARB-Certifies-Next-Generation-Propane-Engine-in-Blue-Bird-School-Buses-to-Lowest-NOx-in-Market

https://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/shopping/article/Amazon-Propane-weed-torch-16803313.php

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The State of Energy talks about the recent storms on the east coast and how propane provides energy security for your home, business, farm,  fleet, and even getting your kids to school. 
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The State of Energy hosts  Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk about their New Years' resolutions. Rand is going to stop smoking....meat that is and start using his propane air frier.
New York bans Wood burning but uses wood to produce electricity.....
Power outage map shows areas hit hard by winter storms
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Man blows up Tesla because of the high cost to replace battery
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Special Guest- Doug Dagan, Suburban Propane Vice President - Strategic Initiatives - Renewable Energy.

Doug is an expert on renewable energy, he gives us insight on Carbon Intensity Scores and how propane plays an important role in reducing our carbon footprint, not only in transportation but also in our homes and businesses.

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Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, the US pledged to reduce Methane emissions by 30%.. Natural Gas and Coal is the target and interesting that coal and natural gas are the main source of electricity… how will the reduction in methane effect supply and costs of  coal and nat gas and what will the trickle down effects be on electrifying everything? 
 

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New York City Bans Propane "Again"

NYC Bans Propane Again

Coal Increases 22% 

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https://fox8.com/news/coronavirus/local-school-district-calling-on-national-guard-to-drive-kids-to-school-amid-bus-driver-shortage/

https://www.npr.org/2021/09/15/1037307027/massachusetts-calls-national-guard-school-bus-driver-shortage-baker

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-haul-buys-another-million-122500302.html

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/global-natgas-price-surge-looms-united-states-this-winter-2021-10-04/

https://www.barrons.com/articles/tesla-elon-musk-electric-vehicle-production-51633202912

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First gallons of renewable propane autogas in Virginia delivered to Petersburg
BP says nearly a third of its U.K. gas stations running on empty
Gas-Starved Europe Can't Look West as U.S. Faces Its Own Crunch

1 Trillion pounds of Coal consumed in the US last year- 1 billion gallons of oil/gas every day and 30 Trillion CF of Nat gas every year

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In the recent Environmental Impact Statement, United States Postal Service says Electric vehicles are cost-prohibitive, have operational restraints to over 12,500 routes, and produce hazardous waste in spent batteries with no clear path of disposal.
 
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A Tesla Convention in Beaver, Utah as the superchargers fail
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Best Tailgating Grills for 2021

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GM Recalls Every Chevy Bolt Ever Made Over Faulty Batteries
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EIA Expects Increased Propane Demand This Winter

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Best of Reno- 4 interviews of Western Propane Convention vendors and attendees 

Pete Dwyer Cavanaga
Robert Kenny Metsa
Joel Emerson Clearwater Propane
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Cinch Munson former Senior VP of the Propane Education and Research Council named as VP of Commercial Development at Oberon Fuels a Leader in DME and Renewable DME .
Cinch gives the State of Energy a look into DME and its roll in a low carbon future.
Oberon’s renewable Dimethyl Ether (rDME) fuel is a cost-effective, low-carbon, zero-soot alternative to petroleum diesel. In addition, rDME is also a cost-effective carrier for hydrogen, making it easy to deliver this renewable fuel for the growing hydrogen fuel cell vehicle industry

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"Griddle Nation" Blackstone Products Sarah Retzlaff ignites the propane conversation.
Blackstone propane griddles are taking traditional indoor cooking outside. Cleaning up indoor and outdoor emissions.  Sarah Retzlaff Marketing Communications Manager at Blackstone Products joins The State of Energy to discuss how Blackstone griddles are changing the way people are cooking Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Everything you can cook on a traditional grill and a thousand things you cant!

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Independence Day special.
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk about fireworks emissions, Weber Grills, heat waves and electrification of everything.

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Weber Grills 
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The State of Energy records from the Propane Showcase Home - Magic Valley Parade of Homes.  Supply guru JD Buss joins our conversation about Propane, Energy for Everyone. 

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World’s largest meat processing company shut down by cyber attack, could electric grid be next?
Energy security is a big deal. Protect your family, business and community, with propane fueled generators, heaters, vehicles and more.
 
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-31/meat-is-latest-cyber-victim-as-hackers-hit-top-supplier-jbs

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Electrify your Memorial Weekend with Propane....
The State of Energy’s Hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss Electrification of everything actually creates more carbon emissions. Increased electricity consumption requires more coal. In Wyoming 400 billion pounds of coal was mined in 2020  and in Idaho legislatures have proposed removing damns that produce clean hydro electricity but are harmful to the fish ecosystems.

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss Bitcoin's Clean Air Dilemma, Colonial pipeline cyber attack and Propane Forklifts 76% cleaner that electric forklifts

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https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/
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Gasoline shortages coming? Protect your fleet with Propane
CNN is reporting that a driver shortage for gas and diesel delivery will put a squeeze on gasoline this summer. Protect your fleet with the greatest alternative fuel on earth Propane Can Do That   

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt invite special guest Tucker Perkins CEO of the Propane Education and Research Council for an open discussion about PERCs new Podcast "Path to Zero" . With Texas still reeling from the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri  Tucker talks about his idea of a “three dimensional grid” to ensure resiliency and decarbonization at the same time.

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Why would Zions National Park go backwards in their progress for clean air? for almost a 1/4 century Zions has been running its shuttles on Clean Propane.  This year the park has received $33,000,000.00 to replace its 20 propane buses with new Coal Burning Electric buses. Why would US tax payers allow the government to spend a massive amount of money on a bus that gets its power from coal? Why would we want to produce more emissions and spend more money? Who are the people profiting from a bus that cost 10X the amount of a propane bus?

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/3/7/22280911/salt-lake-schools-electric-buses-grants-volkswagen-settlement

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Propane is the Cinderella of Energy
Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt hosts the State of Energy podcast   

The State of Energy is a podcast / broadcast show that brings you everything you ever needed to know about propane. For your home, business or farm. For fleets of school buses or forklifts. We will discuss how “Propane Can Do That”.

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Clean up your community with a your own personal power plant  "Combined Heat and Power System"
The State of Energy Hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk about protecting your home, business, farm or ranch from natural disasters and take energy security into your own hands with a combined heat and power system.     

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The State of Energy discusses recent ice storms, how propane comes to the rescue in Texas and a potential Pineapple Express headed towards the North West.
 (CNN) -- An atmospheric river event known as the "Pineapple Express" is forecast to bring a prolonged period of wet weather and the potential for avalanches to Washington and Oregon beginning Sunday.

The effects from rain and considerable mountain snow will be felt through early this week. With the ground already saturated from previous storms, flooding is possible even from the few inches of rain the storm is forecast to produce.

Avalanche warnings have been issued for much of the Cascades across Washington ahead of this heavy snow. A "high" avalanche danger warning (level 4 out of 5) has been issued for Sunday by the Northwest Avalanche Center. Large natural avalanches are possible even at lower elevations.

Avalanches have killed 30 people across the United States this winter season, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

 
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The State of Energy discusses the recent Polar Vortex effects from Montana to Texas.
Frozen wind mills,  gooey diesel fuel and how propane saves the day with easy start engines, temporary heat, back up power generation.
But propane cant survive as the backup for emergencies. We need a big mixed bag of clean energy and propane needs to be a primary player.
Don't let propane  get pushed to the sidelines when the clean energy conversation hits your hometown. 

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https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/15/us/power-outages-texas-monday/index.html

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Unobtainium is a hypothetical, fictional, or impossible material, but it can also mean a tangible but extremely rare, costly, or reasonably unobtainable material.

Are wind, solar, and batteries the magical solutions to all our energy needs? Or do they come with too high a price? Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the true cost — both economic and environmental — of so-called green energy.

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Ford & Roush bring "Godzilla" to Life with "Propane- The Original Clean Energy since 1912"

The State of Energy welcomes special guest Adam Wilkum from Roush CleanTech.
Our hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt  discuss the new Ford 7.3 Godzilla LPG Powered by Roush. https://www.thedrive.com/news/38961/theyre-sticking-fords-7-3l-godzilla-v8-into-blue-bird-school-buses

Utah legislators raise registration fees on electric vehicles to make sure EV useres are paying for the roads they use https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2021/02/02/registration-fees-utah/

Polluting Company agrees to buy 2 Million worth of clean school busses https://www.ksl.com/article/50097987/polluting-company-agrees-to-buy-2m-worth-of-cleaner-buses-for-utah-schools

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Keystone XL Pipeline shut down. What can you do to help stop climate change? will stopping a pipeline have unintended effects?
The State of Energy discusses the pipeline and how you can clean up your community with a a fuel that CARES = Clean, Affordable, Renewable, Efficient, Safe
Propane can do that

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Safety 3rd-
The Wasatch Front is notorious for dirty air. We have seen several days of unhealthy air in 2021. You can track the air quality on the Utah DEQ website.
You can do your part in cleaning up the air quality by switching your dirty electric and wood burning appliances to a energy source that CARES - Clean, Abundant, Reliable, Efficient, Safe- Propane. And to help make sure you new appliance is installed correctly we are offering the the "Safe Appliance Rebate" of $200 for each appliance you switch to propane.
1- Affordability- If you can't afford it does it matter if its safe?
2- Clean, American, Renewable, Efficient, Safe
3- Safely installed by a propane profesional

Covid has increased the need for outdoor dining. KSL has posted a map of heated outdoor dining location in SLC. 


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Christopher Cox is a Partner at Flash Point Energy.  Also, a co-host of The Propane Buzz Podcast. Chris has a Master of Science Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University.
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk with Chris about propane supply and demand, exports, and the future of propane.

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The North Frac...
The North Face refused to fulfill a clothing order to Innovex Downhole Solutions, a Houston-based oil and gas company. The irony of the refusal is that the great polyester and poly blend outdoor products contain materials produced by oil and gas companies.
Anti fossil fuel activists need to understand that the great products they use everyday are made from fossil fuels.
What can you do to really make an impact on your daily carbon footprint? Replace your electric water heater and wood fireplace with a propane water heater and fireplace. You will save money and the environment! RMPA has $200 rebate if you switch your wood burner or inefficient electric appliances to propane. Propane Can Do That

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The 12 Propane's of Christmas
Top 5 Propane gifts for the holidays
6 Safety Tips For Outdoor Propane Heaters

Zions National Park is awarded "Fleet of the Year" by Utah Clean Cities for their use of Propane Powered Shuttles

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States across the US are adopting new policies to protect its citizens from local governments banning gas infrastructure. The State of Energy hosts, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss energy choices and why this ban on bans is important to your energy security and how propane and renewable propane can help your community with its clean energy efforts.

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The State of Energy interviews  Michael Baker,  Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Propane Gas Association.  Michael give us his perspective of the election results from Washington DC and highlights of work that the NPGA is doing to help propane be included in the Clean Energy arena.

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"Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games" Chaired by former CEO of Rocky Mountain Power
The State of Energy uncovers a $50,000,000.00 rate increase to Rocky Mountain Power customers to pay for Electric Vehicle charging stations required by the Salt Lake olympic committee whose Chairman is  the former CEO of Rocky Mountain Power.... Sounds like Salt Lake Olympic Committee Scandal 2.0

https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/committee-named-for-future-salt-lake-city-winter-games-bid/
 

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Olympic Committee Requiring Zero Emissions Vehicles for 2030/2034 Bid 
The State of Energy talks about Zero emissions vehicles, dirty electric vehicles and how Utahns are being scammed into paying for electric vehicle charging stations.
 
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What will the election outcome do to US Energy?
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss energy changes we can expect from two different election outcomes.

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The State of Energy discusses the recent article by Forbes about the dirty secrets of "clean" electric vehicles. We also share news about Uhaul providing 1 million gallons of renewable propane for vehicles use in California.Renewable propane is derived from renewable sources such as beef fats, vegetable oils, grease residue and other biomass feedstocks. It boasts a lower carbon intensity than traditional propane while providing similar performance metrics. Renewable propane also has one of the lowest carbon intensity scores compared to gasoline, diesel and compressed natural gas, thus reducing harmful contributors to greenhouse gases. 
To learn more about renewable propane you can attend The Path to Renewable Propane conference a live, virtual event that explores the many opportunities for propane to provide sustainable energy. This online conference will bring together hundreds of individuals and companies that want to learn from the thought leadership in propane energy. 

https://www.act-news.com/news/wpga-hosts-nations-first-renewable-propane-conference/

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Bryan Cordill Director of Residential and Commercial Business Development at PERC joins us from the Propane Showcase Home.
The Propane Showcase Home was created to help educate Builders, Realtors, Buyers, Plumbers, and Inspectors on all the amazing things Propane Can Do in a home.
Bryan discussed projects at the Propane Education and Research Council live from the Propane Showcase Home in Twin Falls Idaho.
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Rocky Mountain Propane Association Executive Director Tom Clark and co host Rand Dewitt talk about the Propane Project of the Year, the Propane Showcase Home,  the Top 10 reasons why electrification of everything is a bad Idea and a propane school bus thanks to 7th grader Jack Kendricks.

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World LP Gas Association CEO James Rockall ignites the propane conversation from Paris France. "the State of Weather" James gives us insights on weather impacts around the world, Propane power generation, US propane exports and Renewable Bio Propane
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Special Guest Joy Alafia, President and CEO of Western Propane Gas Association.
Joy Alafia speaks candidly about climate change, clean energy and renewable propane.

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The State of "NO" Energy...
California planned power outages and midwestern derechos storms leave millions without power. Wyoming shuts down its last active Oil Rig.
Our hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss this weeks State of "NO" Energy.

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Special guest Alliance Autogas CEO Stuart Weidie
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt have a fun interactive conversation with Stuart Weidie, discussing autogas, natural disaster energy security and a little bit about baseball. Stuart is also the CEO of Blossman Gas the Nation's largest independent propane company, past Chairman of the National Propane Gas Association, Secretary of the Propane Education and Research Council.
Stuart is a great guest with fantastic insights of how you can utilize propane for your Business or Home.

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt Interview the brilliant Steve Kaminski CEO of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).
Steves talks about electrification of everything movement, energy security and how to get involved in your community decisions when the clean energy discussion shows up to your hometown. 
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Virtual Propane Expo Episode
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt present a special live video edition during the July 24th Virtual Propane Expo https://virtualpropaneexpo.com/
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The Propane Showcase Home is being built and scheduled to be completed in September for debut during clean energy week.  This home will be used to showcase many propane appliances and how to build an energy efficient home that operates on Clean American Energy
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Use findapropanejob.com to find or post a job opportunity. If you are new to the industry and get hired in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming or Montana we have a $1,000 tuition reimbursement program for CDL and HVAC students.

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Blue Bird School Bus Dealer - John Massaro talks Propane engines including the new Ford 7.3 Roush Propane Engine  

John Massaro is the general manager for Hartley's School Buses. With over 15 years in the transportation industry, John stays current on industry trends and regulations and shares his knowledge with customers. Hartley's School Buses has been the authorized Blue Bird dealer in North Dakota and Montana for over 40 years. With over 15,000 sold, Blue Bird's 4th generation Vision Propane bus is equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas fuel system engineered to deliver fuel and maintenance cost-saving results. The propane autogas fuel system is also available for Ford commercial vehicles, including the F53, F59, E350, E450, F450, F550, F650, and F750. For more information you can reach John at bbsalesmt@gmail.com or 406/212-8805. For additional information on Blue Bird and ROUSH CleanTech please visit the following:
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Independence Day Special Part 1 of 3
The State of Energy's Tom Clark and Rand Dewitt talk about propane safety for the holiday weekend. Visiting a family cabin or taking the RV out make sure to have a CO2 and Propane detector.
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Independence Day Special Part 2 of 3 $$$1.5 Trillion House Bill for Zero Emission.
Is electricity zero emissions? No its not. Don't let anyone fool you when it comes to spending a massive amount of that that will ultimately need to be paid for by you, your children and your grandchildren. This is not environmental or economic justice for you. 
We need to balance spending on clean energy that has a realistic return on investment that is sustainable for centuries. Propane is here now its here for the future and we don't need Trillions of dollars to put it to work for you.     

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Independence Day Special Part 3 of 3 Orbex propane powered rocket UPDATE

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The State of Energy's Tom Clark and Rand Dewitt interview Tucker Perkins, CEO of the Propane Education and Research Council. We get Tucker's point of view on the most impactful use of propane to combat climate change. This totally unscripted interview is fun and informative for propane consumers and propane retailers.
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Interview with Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) CEO Tucker Perkins.
Tucker discusses the new Cummins B6.7 Propane engine. The engine that could transform the transportation industry and the propane industry.
Listen to this informative and fun conversation with Tucker Perkins and the hosts of the State of Energy. Tom Clark and Rand Dewitt.
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Reduced electricity usage cuts emissions.
Stay at home orders caused a reduction in electricity usage.
Reports are out  that electricity usage is down 18% while oil usage is down 5%.This might show that our love for electrify everything might not be the answer to cleaner air.
A variety of clean energy sources is needed to cut emissions.Electricity is not the answer to clean air.
Learn how propane can do that.   

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Space X and Bio Propane Rockets.
One rocket launch produces as much emissions as an average car over 200 years!
SpaceX alone is planning to launch 12,000 satellites in the next seven years. Kind of an oxymoron to run a supposedly clean electric vehicle manufacturer and a dirty space x company at the same time....
Can Bio Propane be the solution to keeping space exploration clean?
“Climate change is real, and we don’t want to make it worse,” said Chris Larmour, chief executive of British rocket maker Orbex. The start-up, founded in 2015 and which has a contract with U.S. launch integrator TriSept Corp., uses bio-propane that it says can cut CO2 emissions by 90% compared with traditional launch fuel.
We would love to get Elon Musk on our show to discuss how propane can do that!
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Oil Rigs Getting Shut In. Protect your propane supply.
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Creating a space to work from home. Contractor incentives.
 Are you working from home? Do you need to remodel to create a permanent home office?
Propane.com has a national incentive program for remodeling contractor who install propane appliances.   
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Las Vegas Propane Powered Taxis.
Learn about propane powered Taxis and how you can use propane in your fleet no matter what size.
www.Rmpropane.org partners with Alliance Autogas https://www.allianceautogas.com/ to bring propane powered vehicles to you.

 
 

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Tyson foods warns of meat shortages. Propane can help?
National food shortages could be an opportunity for local producers to serve their communities. Propane can help farmers reduce cost and emissions.
Farmers interested in propane-powered equipment can take advantage of incentives to make the switch even easier.check out the farm incentives available today. https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/
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May is National Barbecue Month. Some grilling tips and business tips to add propane as a product you offer to your customers. 
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Everyday is Earth Day for Propane users. 
Thank a propane user for cleaning up Mother Earth.
Also in this episode, Crow Creek Pipeline from Montpelier ID to Afton WY corporate greed will make a lifelong scar. Join the fight to stop the crow creek pipeline  

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Oil Trades Negative. Are oil shortages in the future? 
Now's the time to evaluate your business transportation fuels. In the event of an oil shortage don't get caught without gas for your fleet. 
Your vehicle could run on gasoline and Propane Autogas.
Protect your fleet, contact a propane provider today!

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A proposed 50 mile natural gas pipeline from Montpelier Idaho to Afton WY to service 5,000 homes. These people moved to Afton to get away from the city life.
They already have utility gas service. This not a necessary public utility. 
This pipe line is against everything that people in Afton WY enjoy in life. 
A a scar through wilderness that will never heal. A service road that will endanger wilderness species and migration.
Don't let a big natural gas company destroy our beautiful wilderness because of corporate greed and profits. Stop the Crow Creek Pipeline Today     

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Never let a good crisis go to waste-  Now is a great time to evaluate your expenses both personal and business.Re evaluate your fleet operating costs and the opportunity to use cheaper cleaner Propane Autogas to help your business save money. Propane Can Do That. 
Also in this segment Montana utilizes VW settlement funds to help school districts buy clean Propane powered buses.      

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Trumps Bucks- with unemployment at all time high and stay at home orders extended, propane usage is up while people stay at home. Make sure you check your propane tank levels so you don't run out of propane. The risk is if you run out you may need a home appliance check and right now that might be difficult to obtain. 
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Zions National Park looking to blow 50 Million of taxpayer money on electric shuttle buses.
Clean American made propane is already being used at Zions National Park to run shuttle busses. the move to Electric buses will actually increase emission as electric powered vehicles produce more emissions than propane.
   

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"Never let a good crisis go to waste"
"Zions National Park Electric Bus Scam" 

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Findapropanejob.com is offering a $1,000 Tuition Reimbursement for any who gets a job in the propane industry and completes a CDL or HVAC school. Go to Thestateofenergy.com to find more information. Offered by the Rocky Mountain Propane Education and Research Council for Propane Jobs in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.   

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Rocky Mountain Propane Education and Research Council is offering a free Propane gas detector for propane users in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. Go to RMpropane.org for more details  

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Dominion Energy is going to raise your rate to pay for a 20 million dollar pipeline to the small town of Eureka UT and then charge them Double the gas rate for up to 20 years.
Call the Utah Public service and tell them that you don't want a pipeline to Eureka Utah
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Propane Supply during Covid 19 is not short.
Read you tank gauge and get your tank filled if low.

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Dominion Energy is going to raise your rate to pay for a 20 million dollar pipeline to the small town of Eureka UT and then charge them double the gas rate for up to 20 years.
Call the Utah Public service and tell them that you don't want a pipeline to Eureka Utah.
If you live in Eureka Utah you must read the fine print! Dominion will charge you double the gas rate to pay for the pipeline from the road to your house at almost 10% interest for up to 20 years! you bill will be much higher then your propane bill. You must act not to stop this!
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