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Lake Michigan Mailers, Inc. to Convert Service Fleet to Propane to Reduce Fuel Costs and Harmful Emissions

Lake Michigan Mailers will begin converting its service fleet to accept both cleaner burning liquid propane gas (LPG) and traditional gasoline in an effort to reduce its fuel costs and harmful vehicle emissions.  The company’s conversion to propane bi-fuel systems …

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Forbes Energy Sector Outlook

A few months ago Forbes Insights released the results of a survey of 107 U.S.-based executive-level financial decision makers at middle market energy companies with information on energy prices and trends in the coming years.  Some of the most interesting …

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An Interview with Susan Roush McClenaghan: Champion Drag Racer (Part 2)

Part 2 of my interview with Susan Roush McClenaghan is below. Don’t forget to check out Part 1 of this interview. Q: Can you talk a bit about your experiences as a woman in a  predominately male-dominated sport? Ladies have …

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An Interview with Susan Roush McClenaghan: Champion Drag Racer (Part 1)

I had the pleasure of interviewing Susan Roush McClenaghan recently. Susan is a champion drag racer, whose Mustang is powered by propane autogas. Check out our conversation below. Q: When did you get started with racing? When I was very …

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Paula Wilson’s Speech at the Women in Propane Council Inaugural Program

Last month, AmeriGas’ very own Paula Wilson was one of the speakers at the inaugural program of the Women In Propane Council. Here is the transcript from her speech: When I started with AmeriGas 30 years ago yesterday (I crawled to …

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Make Every Day Earth Day

How can you take action to help preserve our Earth? The EPA has an extremely comprehensive list of actions you can take every day. Don’t make Earth Day last one day, commit to changes for the entire year.  Can you commit to doing three of these? Leave …

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2012: Propane Centennial – Don’t we look good for our age!

Wow, don’t we look good for our age!! 2012 is an exciting year for the propane industry. It marks the 100th anniversary of the first use of this exceptional fuel, and celebrates its role in improving the lives and businesses …

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LIHEAP Heating Assistance: Washington

AmeriGas supports LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, for customers who may be having problems affording their heating bills.  LIHEAP is a grant that offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, sent directly to the utility company, or a crisis grant …

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Earth Day 2012: Mobilize the Earth

What does April 22nd mean to you? In exactly one month, we will be celebrating the 42nd  Earth Day. This year’s theme is Mobilize the Earth, focusing on frustrations currently felt with the protection and preservation of the environment. The …

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Meet AmeriGas’ New VP and COO

AmeriGas has a new vice president and chief operating officer—R. Paul Grady, former president of Heritage Propane. Grady succeeds Jerry E. Sheridan, who became AmeriGas’ new president and chief executive officer upon the retirement of Eugene V.N. Bissell on March …

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