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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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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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Published 2023-11-01

Energy Security

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

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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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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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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 
 
 
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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
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Published 2023-06-30

Independence Day Fireworks Emissions

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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/

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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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Earth Day

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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

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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

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Camelina cover crop makes propane

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

EPA places new ozone restrictions in Utah; Cox calls it 'incredibly reckless'

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

US approves California plan requiring half of heavy duty trucks be EV by 2035

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

US Power Plant Firm Goes Bankrupt After Winter Storm Penalties

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

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

EPA places new ozone restrictions in Utah; Cox calls it 'incredibly reckless'

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

US approves California plan requiring half of heavy duty trucks be EV by 2035

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

US Power Plant Firm Goes Bankrupt After Winter Storm Penalties

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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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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State of Propane Address

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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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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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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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Wyoming Bans Electric Vehicles

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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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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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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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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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National Propane Day

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Interview during the Western Propane Trade Show and Convention- Bridget Kidd Senior Vice President, Industry Relations @ Propane Education and Research Council. 
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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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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"
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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

Why the Northeast is quietly running out of diesel

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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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

Why the Northeast is quietly running out of diesel

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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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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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 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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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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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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Published 2022-01-20

Energy "Security" for Everyone

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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. 
Brought to you by Steel Smith Tank and Equipment 

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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. 
Brought to you by Steel Smith Tank and Equipment 

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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
https://www.generac.com/outages
Man blows up Tesla because of the high cost to replace battery
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/tesla-explodes-after-mechanics-charge-man-23k-for-new-batter

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Brought to you by Capital One. What's in your wallet
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
https://www.generac.com/outages
Man blows up Tesla because of the high cost to replace battery
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/tesla-explodes-after-mechanics-charge-man-23k-for-new-batter

Rmpropane.org

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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.

https://www.suburbanpropane.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougdagan/

 

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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.

https://www.suburbanpropane.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougdagan/

 

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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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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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