Meet the New 2014-2015 Executive Officers

Meet the New 2014-2015
Executive Officers
L to R: Jeff Williams, President; Todd Lawrence, President-Elect;
Greg Blazina, Vice President; Craig Fisher, Secretary/Treasurer; and
Ken DePrinzio, Immediate Past President
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2015 FPGA OFFICERS
Jeff Williams, President
Williams LP Gas, Inc.
Todd Lawrence, President Elect
Farmer’s Cooperative, Inc.
Greg Blazina, Vice President
Florida Public Utilities
Craig Fisher Secretary-Treasurer
Gas Equipment Company
Ken DePrinzio, Immediate Past President
Total Comfort Gas, Inc.
FPGA DIRECTORS
Kevin Bahr, Bahr’s Propane Gas & A/C, Inc.
Charlie Brown, Ferrellgas
Jim Daus, Tri State Distributors
John Edden, Tarantin Tank, Supplier Director
Mack Hacker, Suburban Propane
Sam Hodges, Suburban Propane
Henry Howell, Suburban Propane
Don Lynch, Amerigas
Donnie Moore, CUI
Patti Mulligan, Mulligan Propane
Brian Powers, Indiantown Gas
Robbie Robertson, Therm-O-Tane
Randy Sams, Sams Gas (NPGA State Director)
STAFF
G. David Rogers................... FPGA Executive Vice President
Dale Calhoun..................................... GDRA Vice President
Kim Barber..................................Communications Director
Shari Sumner............Accounting and Membership Manager
Alana Shumaker...................................... Executive Assistant
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DEPARTMENTS
4
President’s Farewell Message
5
FPGA Fall Meetings
• Book Your Room Reservation at the Plantation on Crystal River
and sign up for the FYG Corn Hole Tournament
6
FPGA News
8
Convention Highlights
16
17
• Clays Shoot
• FPGA Annual Convention Wrap-Up
FPGA Scholarship Fund News
• FPGA and NPGA Seek Applicants for Scholarship Fund
FPERC News
• Propane Has A New Look
17
Member News
19
Young Gasser News
• FPGA Scholarship Fund Receives Large Donation
• FPGA Supplier Poker Run
• Message from New FYG President
20
NPGA News
21
Autogas News
• Propane Supply and Security Act of 2014 Introduced;
Bi-Partisan Action Benefits Propane Customers
• School Bus Contractor: One Year with Propane Autogas
• How to Cut Lawns, Costs and Emissions with Propane
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President’s Farewell Message
T
his past year serving as your president has truly been an honor for me. I’ve been
a part of this association for many years attending the meetings, participating in
committees, as a board member, and as an officer, but it is amazing to me the perspective you receive when you are actually the president of the association for one
year. To have that mantle of responsibility placed upon your shoulders and work
alongside the other officers, board of directors and committee chairs as well as
David Rogers and his staff is quite remarkable. The way you think about your peers
changes, you see things differently and
more profoundly than ever before. Florida
has the best state association in the southeast and I’m glad that my perspective and
loyalty has deepened and expanded even
more this past year. Thank you to everyone who made this past year memorable
for me. I know you will be in good hands
with Jeffrey Williams, Todd Lawrence,
Greg Blazina and Craig Fisher as your new
executive officers.
Ken DePrinzio
Total Comfort Gas, Inc.
FPGA’s Immediate
Past President
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FALL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, October 22 - Committee Meetings
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Golf Scramble Tournament
Thursday, October 23 – Committee Meetings
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Codes & Standards Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Dues & Finance, Long Range Planning &
Membership Committee Meeting
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Safety & Education Committee Meeting
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Consumer Education Committee Meeting
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. LP Gas Advisory Committee Meeting
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. PEFF Lunch Mtg – Lunch for PEFF Members only
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. FPERC Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch on own
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Committee of 100 Clay Shoot
6:00 p.m. – Until
Dinner for Clays Shoot Registrants
Bar Hosted by Florida Public Utilities
Dinner served at 6:30; Corn Hole Tournament after dinner
Friday, October 24 – FPGA Committee
& Board Meetings
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Coffee & Beverage Station
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Convention Planning Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Legislative / PAC Committee Meeting
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Florida Young Gassers Meeting
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Suppliers Meeting
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FPGA Board of Directors Meeting
*The Foundation, FPERC and LP Gas Advisory Board are not FPGA committees
but meet in conjunction with FPGA events.
October 23, 2014 - 7:00pm after dinner
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Reservations for
the Fall Meeting
Today
T
he FPGA has chosen the
Plantation on Crystal
River, a hidden gem
located on the Nature’s Coast
of Florida and the Gulf of
Mexico, as the venue for its fall
committee and board meetings. This luxury hotel is surrounded
by the natural springs of Kings
Bay. The bay is one of the largest aquifers in the state and
home to more than 400 West
Indian Manatees that migrate
each year to the warmth of the
springs. Centrally located, the
hotel sits on 232 acres of lush
preserve land with emerald
greens and grand oaks, and
house hundreds of birds and
wildlife.
Make your plans and book
your room reservations to attend these meetings today!
October 22-24, 2014
FPGA Board and
Committee Meetings
Plantation on Crystal River
9301 West Fort Island Trail
Crystal River, Florida 34429
Room Rates: Standard $109;
Water View or Garden Patio
$119; Patio Water View $139
800-632-6262 and identify
yourself with Florida Propane
Gas Assn.
Room Reservation Deadline:
October 1, 2014
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com/
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9th Annual Florida Propane Committee 100
Clays Shoot
October 23, 2014
T
By Bob Hill
Florida Public
Utilities
he annual Committee of 100 Clays Shoot is held in conjunction with the FPGA
fall committee and board meetings. It’s a fun event that supports the Committee
of 100 activities. This year it will be held at the Robinson Ranch Trap and Skeet Club
in Inglis, FL which is 21 miles, approximately 30 minute drive, from the Plantation on
Crystal River. Not only will you enjoy the Robinson Ranch shooting clays experience
you’ll also enjoy the beautiful outdoors and camaraderie of your industry peers. At
the conclusion of the activity everyone
will meet back at the hotel for a reception hosted by Florida Public Utilities
followed by dinner. FPGA is ON
FACEBOOK AND
TWITTER
FPGA has active and live feeds
on both Facebook and Twitter.
Check us out at the following
links:
www.facebook.com/
FloridaPropane
https://twitter.com/
FloridaPropane
Please send your newsworthy
newsfeeds to post to
dale.calhoun@floridagas.org
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September/October 2014
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Convention Highlights
FPGA ANNUAL CONVENTION WRAP-UP
T
he FPGA annual convention held at the Hammock
Beach Resort and Club, in beautiful Palm Coast,
Florida July 25-28 was an impressive event with 125
registered attendees (with spouses and families it totaled 255
people in attendance). The committee meetings and general
membership meetings were heavily attended and extremely
informative. We had the pleasure of hearing from Alison
Abbott, Communications & Marketing Director, World LP
Gas Association; Tucker Perkins, Chief Business Development Officer, PERC; and Jeff Petrash, General Counsel,
NPGA. One of the many highlights of this year’s convention
was the ratio of dealers verses suppliers as there were 60
attendees representing dealer companies and 51 attendees
representing supplier companies; also in attendance was
Tony Autorino a retired industry pioneer who received the
prestigious Hall of Flame Award. Tony has worked in the
propane industry for 64 years and still provides consulting
services to companies in Florida, Central America and Caribbean Islands. Other representatives from the Bureau of
LP Gas Inspection and the Florida Department of Agriculture’s marketing division were also present.
A new award was created by the FYG officers and
presented by Mat Jones, previous president of the Florida
Young Gassers (FYG), to Michael Mooney, outside sales
manager with Leran Gas Products, who received the first
Florida Young Gassers Achievement Award. The money raised from the reserve raffle was $5,125
with $2,100 paid to the winners and the rest split between
the Propane PAC and the FPGA Scholarship Fund. Winners
of the Reverse Raffle were Dan Giampetroni, Kevin Bahr,
Mat Jones and James Barber.
The Suppliers won the Dealers vs Suppliers Volleyball
Tournament for the second year in a row.
Tucker Perkins, Chief Business Development Officer,
PERC; Alison Abbott, Communications & Marketing
Director, World LP Gas Association; and Jeff Petrash,
General Counsel, NPGA.
Executive Vice President David Rogers presents Tony
Autorino and his wife Delores Autorino the Hall of Flame
Award.
Mat Jones presents Michael Mooney with the first Florida
Young Gassers Achievement Award.
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Newsworthy Awards and
Recognitions
Tony Autorino Receives FPGA Hall of
Flame Award
T
he FPGA
Hall of Flame
Award is the
ultimate and most
prestigious award an
individual can receive
in the Florida propane
gas industry. It is not
awarded every year
and is only awarded to those individuals that have achieved
remarkable accomplishments in their careers and for the
propane gas industry. This year the lifetime achievement
FPGA Hall of Flame Award was presented to Tony Autorino in honor of his decades of loyal service, dedication and
contributions to the propane gas industry and the Florida
Propane Gas Association. Tony, now 88 has worked in the
propane gas industry for over 64 years and he still works
today providing consulting services whenever needed. He
is a veteran of World War II having served in the Navy with
honors. Tony has long been respected by his peers and
throughout the industry for his knowledge and practical
experience in every phase of propane operations. His experience in safe operations has benefited numerous companies
and businesses in Miami, Florida, throughout the Southeast
and Caribbean Islands. He has always been willing to help
others, share his expertise and promote safe operations.
Tony’s achievements in life, love for his family, contributions
to the FPGA and propane industry make him truly deserving
of this award and special recognition.
Ken DePrinzio, FPGA’s outgoing President, Receives
Gavel Plaque
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Young Gasser
President Award
Mat Jones, K&K Management Solutions,
receives the 2014 YG
President’s Award for
his service as the YG
President for the past
year.
Jeffrey Williams, incoming FPGA President accepts the
FPGA Gavel and with it all the responsibilities as the
FPGA’s new 2013-2014 President.
Jim Daus, Convention Committee Chair, receives a gift of
appreciation from Ken DePrinzio.
Supplier Director Award
John Edden, Tarantin Industries, receives the 2014 Supplier Director Award for his service as the FPGA Supplier
Director for this past year.
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2014-2015 Young Gasser Officers
Joanna Anderson, President, Sams LP Gas Company;
Ryan Bahr, Vice President, Bahr’s Propane Gas & A/C,
Inc.; Shari Sumner, Secretary/Treasurer, G. David Rogers
and Associates.
Fishing Tournament Winners
Sam Powell, Shari Sumner and Samantha Ramos was
presented their prizes by Vernon Krutsinger.
Largest Fish – Samantha Ramos, guest Boye’s family
Most Fish – Shari Sumner, FPGA Accounts Manager
Ugliest Fish – Sam Powell, Shari Sumner’s boyfriend
Golf Tournament Winners
3rd Place Team
Robert Thistel – Gas Equipment Company
Greg Blazina – Florida Public Utilities
Craig Fisher – Gas Equipment Company
Kent Brandy – Greg Blazina’s Guest
Closest to the Pin #4 – Robbie Robertson
Closest to the Pin #8 – Steve Lewis
Closest to the Pin #12 – Rob Thistel
Closest to the Pin #17 –Rob Thistel
Longest Drive #10 – Mike Long
1st Place Team
Frank Long – Targa Resources
Richard Longden – Suburban Propane
Jeff Summerlin – Trinity Containers, LLC
Brent Baty – Trinity Containers, LLC
2nd Place Team
Dan Giampetroni – Kohler Co.
Brian Ziegler – Worthington Industries
Mike Peacock - Rinnai
John Maher – Technico
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FPGA SPONSORS
A special thanks goes to all the
sponsors of our annual convention. Without them we could not
offer the many fun networking
activities and events that we do.
Florida Public Utilities
Amerigas
FPGA Suppliers
Targa Resources
Rinnai
FerrellGas
Noritz
Propane Gas Assoc. of NE
Florida
Suburban Propane
Florida Young Gassers
Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co.
Tempaco
Coker Fuel
Tarantin Industries
Sea-3 of Florida
Southeast Corrosion & Engineering
Cavagna North America
Central Florida Gas Association
Charley’s LP Truck
Clearwater Gas System
Coastal Energy
CUI Distribution & Equipment
Gas Institute of South Florida
Gas Equipment Company
Independent Technologies
Krutsinger Services
Leran
Phoenix Sales
Rutherford Equipment
The Texer Group
Tri-State Distributors
Western Gas Co.
Bahr’s Propane Gas & A/C, Inc.
Jamerson McLean Insurance
L&L Transportation
Red Seal Measurement
Avanti Company
Advance Cylinder & Tank
Controls, Inc.
FPGA Executive Officers
K&K Management Solutions
Morris & Reynolds Insurance
South Florida Gas Co.
Trinity Containers
Worthington Cylinder
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FPGA and NPGA Scholarship Fund
Seeks Applicants for 2015-2016
Academic Year
he FPGA and the NPGA announces the 2015 - 2016 scholarship
T
application submission for the new academic year is now open to
receive applications. Scholarship applications must be completed
and all required information and documents must be received by February. The FPGA continues to partner with NPGF for dual enrollments.
When a student completes NPGA’s online application they are automatically applying for FPGA’s scholarship fund as well. To apply online visit: http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=791; if you are not an
NPGA member contact the FPGA office for your paper application at
850-681-0496 or email Alana Shumaker at alana@floridagas.org.
FPGA SCHOLARSHIP TRIVIA
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established in 1999 under the leadership of Mack Hacker (1999
President of FPGA).
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children of Florida Propane Gas Association (FPGA) member
companies by offering scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 to
deserving students (one student received $2,000 due to special
circumstances) $84,000 has been awarded to deserving students since 1999
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The FPGA Su
ppliers
voted unanim
ously
at their Suppli
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meeting to do
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FPGA
PAC. Thank
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FPERC News
Member News
FPGA Scholarship Fund
Receives Large Donation
Propane has a New Look
T
he marketplace for propane has changed. New
technology has made propane an appealing
alternative to gasoline and diesel in applications
beyond home heating and cooking. U.S. production
of propane has also skyrocketed, making the fuel truly
American-made. And, more residential customers are
making an effort to use energy that’s good for the
planet — and our country.
With those factors in mind, over a year’s worth of
research went into uncovering the ideal positioning for
propane. The result is a new brand identity for the fuel,
anchored by the tagline PROPANE Clean American
Energy™.
Put the new look of propane to work for your
business. Get started by visiting propanecouncil.org/
propane-brand to learn more about the brand project
and how to adopt the new brand into your business.
T
he FPGA’s scholarship fund has awarded 83
students with $1,000 scholarships with the
exception of one student receiving $2,000 due to
hardship and circumstances. We know we make a difference in the lives of our industry’s children and their
educational pursuits and are fulfilling Mack Hacker’s vision when he created the
fund in 1999. We have many fundraisers
each year to keep this fund
viable along with personal
donations from members,
their companies or other local
associations and all are appreciated. This year we want
to recognize Jim Hamilton,
AmeriGas vice president of
southern operations, who
made a personal donation of
$2,000 at our annual convention. Thank you Jim for your
generosity and support!
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FYG News
MESSAGE FROM NEW FYG PRESIDENT
I
Joanna Sams
Anderson
FYG President
am honored to be serving as the new President of the
Florida Young Gassers. I come from a family of Young
Gassers as both my grandfather, Bobby Sams, and my
father, Randy Sams, were also involved and I am proud to
follow in their footsteps.
The Young Gassers had a great time at the annual
convention this July in Palm Coast. The first Young Gassers recognition award was given to Michael Mooney with
Leran Gas Products. We also had a great turn out and a lot
of excitement for the corn hole tournament. Stuart Arnold
and Tom Hayes, with Amerigas, were this year’s Corn
Hole winners. We will be hosting another corn hole tournament at the fall board meeting. So make sure you sign
up for this event when you make your plans to attend.
We were reminded with the theme of this convention,
“Propane- the Next Generation,” how important it is to be
an active member of the Florida Young Gassers. We are always welcoming new members, so if you are not currently
involved we would love to have you join us. The propane
industry has a great history and a promising future and I
am so glad to be a part of both.
L to R: Stuart Arnold and Tom Hayes.
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NPGA News
Propane Supply and Security Act of 2014 Introduced;
Bi-Partisan Action Benefits Propane Customers
O
n July 31, 2014, a bi-partisan group of senators
made up of, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sen. Al
Franken (D-MN), and Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH),
introduced the “Propane Supply and Security Act of 2014”. This comprehensive legislation will benefit propane customers directly, increase market transparency, and improve the
propane delivery infrastructure.
The bill contains language that would clarify Congressional intent of the Propane Education and Research Act
that currently restricts customer outreach activities by
the Propane Education & Research Council. “This provision is critical because it allows the industry to use its own
resources to talk directly to our customers. When we have
harsh winters or unexpected supply challenges, being able
to communicate with our customers in a quick and efficient
way can mean the difference between a crunch and a crisis,”
said David Lugar, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the
National Propane Gas Association.
For consumers, the bill makes it easier to know what
the market price of propane is in neighboring areas by ex-
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Alison Abbott, Communications & Marketing Director, World LP Gas Association attended FPGA’s annual
convention last month and shared information regarding the
27th World LP Gas Forum that is October 28-30, 2014 at
the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami and she offered Florida
members a 30% discount on registration if you wish to attend. To register please review the link below to view which
registration(s) you are interested in and provide Kim Barber,
Communications Director with the FPGA, your information by September 12th; she will collect this information and
turn in one list of Florida participants to the World LP Gas
Association (send information to Kim Barber via kim@floridagas.org). This meeting will not be this close to Florida
members in proximity as it travels around the world so seize
this opportunity now.
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panding the pricing data from States that participate in the
State Heating Oil and Propane Program (SHOPP) of the
Energy Information Administration (EIA). Armed with this
information, customers can make more informed purchasing
decisions.
Last winter, propane prices increased dramatically
at a time when the storage levels at major market hubs in
Conway, KS, and elsewhere, were unknown. The proposed
legislation would eliminate that kind of market uncertainty
by mandating weekly inventory data reported at the State
level and at the collective storage facilities at market hubs.
The Propane Supply and Security Act of 2014 increases
the authority given to Cabinet Secretaries to ease regulatory
burdens during fuel emergencies. If a sudden price spike
or supply shortage occurs, the Secretary of Energy will lead
emergency response efforts to ensure expedited distribution of propane through measures such as: exemptions from
hours-of-service restrictions, prioritizing propane shipments
by rail and in pipelines, and other actions deemed necessary.
“The National Propane Gas Association applauds this
bi-partisan group of senators for their leadership in preventing another propane supply and distribution crisis. The provisions contained in this bill benefit consumers and improve
market transparency. NPGA is looking forward to working
with other stakeholders as the bill advances through the
legislative process,” said Rick Roldan, President and CEO of
the National Propane Gas Association. CASE STUDY:
Propane Saves Money,
Maintenance for Florida Dairy
Complications with diesel engines led Shenandoah
Dairy in Live Oak, Fla., to switch to propane-powered
irrigation engines, according to a case study available
on the Propane MaRC. In addition to lower initial cost
for the propane-powered Ford 6.8-liter engine, farmer
Ted Henderson reports fuel cost savings of $10 an hour,
and he estimates $10,000 in annual savings compared
with EPA tier three-compliant diesel engines. Use
the case study to show your prospects the benefits of
switching to propane. It’s available as a free download,
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Source: The PERC Update (5-30-14)
Autogas News
School Bus Contractor:
One Year with Propane Autogas
F
uel cost savings of $5,000 per day. Cheaper and
simpler oil changes. Emissions reduced by millions of
pounds.
That’s the message of a new case study analyzing Student Transportation Inc.’s 435 school buses operating with
propane autogas during a one-year period.
These buses service Nebraska’s Millard and Omaha
public school districts. They also support Omaha’s “Green
Schools Initiative,” which encourages environmental responsibility, consumption reduction and green living.
“Propane autogas buses offer a healthier choice for passengers and make sense for the environment,” said Patrick
How to Cut Lawns, Costs
and Emissions with Propane
For many landscape professionals, it’s an endless summer as crews are working 24/7 to maintain properties. But
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of propane-powered mowers. Check out the MTST training
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greenhouse gas emissions) of mowing with propane.
MTST Training Module: http://propanecouncil.org/
mtst/go_green/
Vaughan, Student Transportation’s chief operating officer.
“Omaha’s use of these buses supports their commitment to
a clean city.”
The buses travel between 100 to 150 miles per day for
a fleet average of about 50,000 miles each school day. STI
estimates that 4.2 million fewer pounds of carbon dioxide
have been released into the atmosphere with these buses
over the past year. On average, propane autogas costs about
50 percent less per gallon than diesel and reduces routine
maintenance expenses.
With 96 percent of its school buses running on propane
autogas, Omaha is projected to become the first school
system in the nation with a 100-percent propane autogas bus
fleet.
“We are seeing a national trend of school districts seeking alternative fuels, and will continue to stand behind this
propane autogas product,” said Vaughan. “The switch to
propane autogas is a win-win for the school districts, the
parents, the communities and STI. Everyone can appreciate
the environmental benefits and the cost savings.”
Currently, more than 10 percent of Student Transportation’s existing 12,000-vehicle national fleet operates on
propane autogas, with plans for more.
The Blue Bird Propane Vision and Micro Bird buses are
equipped with ROUSH CleanTech’s propane autogas fuel
systems.
In 2013, propane-powered buses accounted
for about 12 percent of all school buses sold in
the United States. A growing choice of vehicles on
the market and the introduction of alternativefuel incentives and tax breaks in several states are
combining to speed along propane school bus sales
in several new markets. Find out why Omaha (Neb.)
Public Schools is pleased with its 435 propane school
buses, visit Propane.com to learn about and promote
tax incentives in your area.
Source: The PERC Update 7-18-14
September/October 2014
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