LP/Gas articles from March 2001

LP/Gas archives from March 2001

Propane MLP Price History.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... B Historic price index Propane stock price history calculated by averaging unweighted prices for AmeriGas, Cornerstone, Ferrellgas, Heritage, Star Gas and Suburban master limited partnerships. Sources: Public information and

LP/GAS STOCK INDEX.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Company Symbol Quarter Price Distri- Ended (2/23/01) bution AmeriGas APU Dec. $18.85 $2.20 Cornerstone CNO ...

JANUARY WEATHER WATCH.
March 1, 2001... Heating degree days by census division JANUARY Census Divisions Normal 2001 % change New England: Connecticut, Maine, 1,262 1,240 -2...

ENERGY STAR FOR WATER HEATERS?(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Should industry be prompted to produce more efficient water heaters than new standards require? While the water heater industry struggles to meet standards, the federal government is considering a new carrot to induce them to do even better:...

HEAT PUMP STANDARDS FINALIZED.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... New standards may lead some consumers to switch to gas-fired heating equipment. The Dept. of Energy (DoE) issued final energy conservation standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps. (They were supposed to take effect Feb. 21 but...

NEW SUBCOMMITTEE FOR LIHEAP.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The House Committee on Education & the Workforce reorganized its subcommittee structure, placing jurisdiction of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) into a new Subcommittee on Education Reform. Rep. Michael Castle (R-DE)...

Water heater debate.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Should industry be prompted to produce more efficient water heaters than new standards require? While the water heater industry struggles to meet standards, the federal government is considering a new carrot to induce them to do even...

Heat pump standards.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... New standards may lead some consumers to switch to gas-fired heating equipment. The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued final energy conservation standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps. They were supposed to take effect...

LIHEAP updates.(Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The House Committee on Education & the Workforce reorganized its subcommittee structure, placing jurisdiction of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) into a new Subcommittee on Education Reform. Rep. Michael Castle (R-DE)...

New administration rethinking regulations.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Don't resign yourself to more stringent energy rules just yet. The regulations that the Clinton administration worked so hard to produce in its waning days are getting the second look it sought to avoid. The Bush administration wants to...

MAILBOX.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Top 50 I just read your report on the top propane companies. I very much enjoy reading and comparing the information. Thanks again for the great information. Mike Hochgesang President and CEO Southern Indiana Propane Inc....

More RSPA.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... RSPA has proposed a plan to extend safety and environmental regulations to hazardous liquid operators with less than 500 pipeline miles. The rule would apply in "high consequence areas," including populated and environmentally sensitive...

In search of a compass.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... President George W. Bush fancies himself a consensus builder, an adroit negotiator capable of reaching across the most divisive political aisle to rally support for the nation's most pressing issues. The former Texas governor is going to...

Winter supply, demand and customer relations.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... This winter has brought with it an increased demand for propane that was already in short supply, making for record high prices. These factors bring additional challenges into play - media, public relations and high accounts receivable. ...

NEXT MONTH.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Those on the front line in the war to prevent Rural Electric Cooperatives from expanding into the propane business claim they made great strides in 2000. Two years in the making, the Propane Education and Research Council is poised to...