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With advantages far beyond what other energy sources offer, propane is transforming ports for the better with help of the latest mobile power and infrastructure technology.   
 
PERC’s Senior Manager of Business Development, Jim Bunsey, will be joined by Scott Bradley of Pioneer e-Mobility and Gene Morrison of Gas Equipment Company to discuss the latest technologies helping to run the nation's ports on propane, why propane is perfect for powering the large-capacity loads that ports handle daily, and how marketers all over the country can take advantage of this fast-growing market.

PERC’s Director of Residential Business Development, Bryan Cordill, is joined by Mark Belli of Bindus Manufacturing and Jamison Walker of Blossman Gas to discuss the Heat Pump Helper hydronic heat pump solution, and how industry adoption can better prepare the propane industry to take advantage of future water heating technologies.

PERC’s Manager of Compliance, Jim Bunsey, will be joined by Derek Whaley of Roush CleanTech and Josh Budworth of Alliance Autogas to discuss their best-selling propane autogas vehicles, and how marketers can take advantage of the variety of options on the market to grow gallons, plus the service training available to marketers and end-users.

Every day, conversations about climate, health, and energy are shaping the future. Each member of the propane industry plays an important role in telling the story of propane and its many benefits as part of a sustainable future for all. PERC’s Chief Operating Officer, Bridget Kidd, is joined by Aaron Huizenga of Lakes Gas and Megan Hartman of Callis to discuss the benefits of an environmental message when communicating with new and existing customers, and how touting the environmental benefits of propane can help marketers connect with new businesses in your community and lead to increased sales.

Whether it’s on the farm, in the home, or at businesses in your community, propane is playing a crucial role in the utility and power generation industry as the cleanest alternative energy for prime and backup power. PERC’s Director of Residential Business Development, Bryan Cordill and Director of Agriculture Business Development, Mike Newland, will be joined by Dan Giampetroni of Meritum Energy to discuss how the latest propane-fueled technologies are breaking the mold when it comes to power generation needs of all shapes and sizes.

Approved schools will receive $7,500 worth of funding for their classroom training. Click here to apply or to download the program brochure. Applications open January 2, 2024, so the time to connect with schools in your area is now!

Visit PERC's Learning Centerand login or enroll to learn more about the training curriculum:

• Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Training: Introduction for Automobile Service Technicians

PERC’s Director of Safety and Compliance, Lyndon Rickards, and Elena Bennett, Senior Manager of Industry Training Programs, will be joined by Chris Weaver, Safety Manager of JS West in Modesto, CA to discuss The Learning Center’s newest training programs and how to utilize them to build out a training path that fits your company’s needs, as well as the latest sales and marketing courses to help your company grow year-round gallons.

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Register and join us at the 2024 National Propane Education & Training Conference in Orlando

Thank you for your interest in last week's Propane Presents Technology Series webinar featuring grain drying.

If you missed the webinar or would like to view the presentation again, click to view the recording above.

Additional Resources to Help You Prepare for Harvest Season Below!

• Grain Drying Demand Models put 20 years of U.S. crop data to work for your business. Compare moisture levels in your area to past years, or click on your state to explore customized crop district data from your area.
• Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to help keep your ag customers educated about propane safety on the farm. We recommend the Propane Consumer Safety Education - Agriculture module.

If you missed the Propane Presents Technology Series Featuring Strategic Allied Partnerships, click to view the webinar recording above.

The best time to start preparing for winter is right now! Learn more about the resources PERC has assembled to help you create your own winter preparedness plan.

Check out the Winter Preparedness Outreach Collection – a collection of customizable materials for marketers to use to promote winter preparation, including print and radio ads, brochures, bill stuffers, and social media posts for both severe and more mild winter weather.

The winter storm safety tips video and winter storms weather safety social media post templates help remind customers to prepare for every possibility and are perfect additions to your company’s website and social media pages for the fall.

Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to continue your training. We recommend the following modules to get started:

• Wind, Weather, and Adverse Operating Conditions
• Your Customer’s Point of View
• Bulk plant operations and maintenance
• Propane personal safety program
• Safe driving program

If you missed the Propane Presents Technology Series Featuring Strategic Allied Partnerships, click to view the webinar recording above.

Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to learn how to develop strategic partnership with industry professionals to expand your reach and capacity. We recommend:

• Expand Your Impact Over Time with Strategic Relationships
• Influencers in the Market
• Strategic Peer Networks

If you missed the Propane Presents Technology Series Featuring Propane Autogas Fleets, click to view the webinar recording above.

Interested in honing your sales skills in the autogas market and building your customer fleet base? Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to continue your training and start improving your bottom line. We recommend the following modules to get started:

• Autogas Sales Training Series
• Proven Power for Your Bottom Line: Autogas Adoption

Visit our School Bus landing page and toolkit to check out the carbon intensity of Propane Autogas vs. Electric School buses in your state, as well as available funding opportunities for schools that make the switch to propane autogas buses.

Use the Propane Autogas Delivery Truck Brochure and the Paratransit Fleets Brochure to support your education and sales efforts on the delivery market.

If you missed the Propane Presents Technology Series: Your Pathway to Workforce Development, click to view the webinar recording above.

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Whether you're new to the Learning Center, or a seasoned pro, between our safety and industry & marketing training, we have over 500+ courses relevant to your day to day activities. Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to continue your training and start improving your bottom line. We recommend the following modules to get started:

The Modern Propane Learner

If you missed the Propane Presents Technology Series featuring the Commercial Power Generation market, click to view the recording above.

• Become familiar with the latest technologies to learn how you and your customers can benefits from propane power generation with the Ultimate Guide to Power Generation.
• Learn about how propane power generation solutions can work as standalone systems or in tandem with renewables providing a low emissions and resilient alternative solution with Power Generation: The Emissions Shifting Problem.
• Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to continue your training and start improving your bottom line. We recommend the following modules to get started:
• Introduction to Combined Heat and Power
• Combined Heat and Power: Partnerships for Selling Solutions

If you missed the latest Propane Presents webinar featuring the Autogas Service Center Network. Click to view the webinar recording above.
To view the Autogas Service Center Network map, click here.

Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to continue your training and start improving your bottom line. We recommend the following modules to get started:

• Autogas Sales Training Series
• Proven Power for Your Bottom Line: Autogas Adoption

Building with propane helps builders achieve sustainability goals, meet above-code standards, and improve comfort for their customers. As an industry, it’s our job to inform residential construction professionals about the environmental benefits of building with propane.

To learn more about how building with propane can help construction professionals meet their sustainability goals click the resources below.

• The Zero Net Energy (ZNE) infographic shows how builders can achieve lower energy consumption and lower a home’s Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score by adding propane.
• PERC’s Propane Construction Incentive Program is a win-win for marketers, builders, and customers. Builders and remodelers can receive up to $1,500 for each new propane-fueled home.
• Interested in honing your sales skills in the and learning more about how to talk about the environmental benefits of using propane in new and remodeled homes? Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to continue your training and start improving your bottom line. We recommend the following modules to get started:
• Builders, Propane, and the Environment. This brand-new training module covers how to discuss ZNE with homebuilders, how to discuss HERS Index with homebuilders, and more.
• Analysis of Residential Energy Efficiency Upgrades
• Propane as a Solution to Meeting Code and Above-Code Programs

One of PERC's priorities is to identify technologies that can optimize company operations and customer experience. We are excited to introduce the latest offering in that arsenal -- Cavagna's brand new, innovative Ultrasonic Gas Meter using LoRaWAN technology. This new technology represents the latest game changer for the propane industry as we strive to provide customers with the highest levels of safety and user experience. Randy Warner, product safety manager at Cavagna Group will join PERC's Bryan Cordill, director of residential and commercial business development, to discuss what the gas meter could mean for your business. From on-demand billing with a familiar customer interface, to advanced leak detection, to customer management and real-time flow analysis, the possibilities for improved efficiencies in your operation are endless!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in honing your training skills? Visit PERC's Learning Center and login or enroll to continue your training with courses that range from sales to CETP! We recommend the following modules to get started:

• The Modern Propane Learner – learn how to get the most out of the training available in The Learning Center!
• How to Navigate the Learning Center

Mobile Power Generation for Commercial Applications Intro Video

Take power where you want it, when you want it. PERC will be joined by Chuck Justus of Evergreen Power and Darrin Moorman of Moser Energy as they each introduce their companies offerings in the commercial power generation market. Ranging from 25kw to 450kw, their propane-powered towable units bring the power where you need it – from construction sites to events, the applications are endless.

Resources:

• Propane is helping to power large construction sites. For commercial construction projects, mobile propane generators provide the capabilities that construction crews need with better cost and environmental performance.
• Learn more about how you can power up savings with propane towable generators.

Propane autogas vehicles feature proven technology that is trusted by fleets across the U.S. to help go the extra mile. Paratransit, parcel package, and food and beverage delivery are examples of the kinds of fleets reaping the benefits. Join us on this webinar to hear three fleet directors discuss how the innovation behind propane autogas has improved their company’s bottom line and helped cut harmful emissions in their communities – Paul Strobis, Paratransit Director for in Broward County Transit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Lisa McAbee of McAbee Trucking and a USPS contractor in Blacksburg, SC, and a representative of Bimbo Bakery, the only commercial baking manufacturer serving all 50 states.

Resources:

• Paratransit Data Search Tool: This will help you locate fleets in your geographic area that may be ready to switch.
• PERC Learning Center: Additional tools and learning opportunities for propane-powered equipment.

As the supply chain industry sees a shift toward greener business practices, it is crucial for warehouse and facility managers to consider the equipment and energy sources used on site every day. Propane-powered forklifts provide the needed power and a cleaner emissions profile. Join us on this webinar to hear Robert Panora of Tecogen discuss how the latest propane catalyst engine technology is helping businesses meet strict indoor air quality standards.

Resources:

• Forklift Safety Day: Use these materials in the workplace to remind employees about forklift safety.
• PERC Learning Center: Additional tools and learning opportunities for propane-powered equipment.

Zero Net Energy (ZNE) does not have to mean all electric. Builders and designers across the country are achieving the optimal balance of sustainability, resilience, and performance thanks to propane's versatility and low-carbon, high-energy output. Join the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) as they provide a brief overview of ZNE and introduce our featured panelists: David Knight of Monterey Energy Group, Bill Owens of Owens Construction, and Matt Evans, a certified home energy rater with Newport Ventures, who will discuss how ZNE fits into the country’s energy landscape, and how mixed fuel homes featuring propane are meeting customer’s energy and lifestyle demands.

Resources:

• Zero Net Energy: Learn more about propane's role in achieving zero net energy in residential buildings.
• PERC Learning Center: Additional tools and learning opportunities for propane-powered equipment.

Propane is already helping clean up businesses and communities across the nation—and will only get cleaner as we look to a future with renewable propane. Watch this video to see how. Join Rebecca Boudreaux from Oberon Fuels, Joy Alafia from the Western Propane Gas Association, and Eric Johnson from Atlantic Consulting, for an overview of where renewable technology stands now, as well as an in-depth discussion of where it could go in the future, and how that may impact our industry.

Enginuity’s new state-of-the-art propane-powered micro-CHP system is on the cutting edge of technology and leading the way to a more sustainable future, providing clean and efficient power generation for hot water and heat on-demand. The micro-CHP unit ensures reliability and peace of mind, on or off the grid, while saving money. Join us on this webinar to learn what all this system can do for you and your customers.

Resources:

• Enginuity Power Flyer: A more detailed look at the features and specifications of the propane-powered micro-CHP system.
• PERC Learning Center: Additional tools and learning opportunities for propane-powered equipment. Search for "The Competitor Series".
• Propane Training Academy: Online courses and training opportunities for builders and construction professionals who work with propane. Earn credits and/or certifications from AIA, NAHB, NARI, and USGBC.

Stateline Power Corp is a leading manufacturer of purpose-built generators for onsite continuous, emergency standby and mobile applications. Propane-powered generators are easily and safely transportable no matter when and where you need them, including industrial, agricultural, commercial, or municipal uses. Learn more about the features and benefits of this system during our live presentation.

Resources:

• Stateline Power Flyer: A more detailed look at the features and specifications of the mobile propane power generator system.
• PERC Learning Center: Additional tools and learning opportunities for propane-powered equipment.
• Propane Training Academy: Online courses and training opportunities for builders and construction professionals who work with propane. Earn credits and/or certifications from AIA, NAHB, NARI, and USGBC.
• Product Highlight Video: View this product highlight video of the propane-powered mobile standby generator and share it with current or potential customers.

When integrated with a Rinnai Tankless Water Heater or Condensing Gas Boiler, the Rinnai Hydronic Air Handler offers hydronic solutions for comfortable space heating as well as a continuous supply of domestic hot water. Learn why this integrated solution is ideal for both new construction and retrofit applications.

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• Rinnai Training Portal: Training and resources about other Rinnai products and systems.
• PERC Learning Center: Additional tools and learning opportunities for propane-powered equipment.
• Spec Sheet: A more detailed look at the features and specifications of the propane hydronic air handler.
• Product Highlight Video: View this product highlight video of the propane-powered hydronic air handler and share it with current or potential customers.