LP/Gas articles from November 2000

LP/Gas archives from November 2000

Another makeover for NPGA?(National Propane Gas Association to change mission statement)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Eyebrows were raised and tongues bitten during the National Propane Gas Association's Oct. 17 board meeting discussion about paring down the NPGA's traditional role in serving the propane industry. NPGA's executive committee has...

SEPTEMBER WEATHER WATCH.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... Heating degree days by census division SEPTEMBER Census Divisions Normal 2000 % change New England: Connecticut, Maine, 140 172 23 Massachusetts, New Hampshire,...

Troubles with a strong U.S. dollar.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A dangerous imbalance in the world economy is causing concern among economists in government and industry. At the center of the problem is the continued strength of the U.S. dollar. These economists believe the dollar has risen to levels...

Estate tax cut.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A compromise bill to cut estate taxes is pending in Congress. The bill would cut estate tax rates by 20 percent and double the amount of assets exempt from the tax to $2.6 million per family. The exemption would gradually increase to $4...

Gift tax exclusions.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The gift tax exclusion is likely to remain the same again next year. The rule allows people to give as much as $10,000 a year in property or cash to anyone without having to worry about taxes. The recipient doesn't owe income taxes on the...

Special session curbs landmark alternative fuels program.(Arizona legislature)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The Arizona state legislature reconvened Oct. 20 for a special session to re-evaluate the state's tax credit program for alternative fuel vehicles. The legislature earlier this year approved changes to its existing alternative fuel...

Clinton signs hours of service delay, comments still sought.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... President Clinton has signed into law the FY2001 Department of Transportation (DOT) funding bill that includes consensus language prohibiting DOT from finalizing its hours of service rules during FY2001. The department may continue its...

Congress passes Energy Bill creating heating oil reserve.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The Strategic Petroleum Reserve won't be the only place at least one part of the country can draw down fuel in an emergency. Congress passed the Energy Act of 2000 which allows creation of a 2 million barrel Northeast Home Heating Oil...

Legislators wrangle with air-quality improvement.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The South Coast Air Quality Management District delayed action on a proposal to require the development of a new diesel formulation for the South Coast air basin. The group backed off under fire from several groups that charged the district...

Western propane marketers urged to fill up now.(Western Propane Gas Association fears increase in propane costs.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The Western Propane Gas Association is urging its members -- and marketers across the country -- to take advantage of current propane prices and fill their inventories now to avoid higher prices when winter hits. A recent analysis by...

Sheldon out as Ferrellgas CEO.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Danley K. Sheldon has resigned as president and chief executive officer of Ferrellgas Partners after only two years as chief executive officer. He has been replaced by James E. Ferrell, chairman and founder of the company. The company did not...

Essential.com offers propane gas coast to coast.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Essential.com has announced the national availability of propane gas products and services to small businesses and consumers through a relationship with AmeriGas Partners. Essential.com is an Internet website offering energy and...

Ford and e-Fuels make buying and fueling a "package" deal.(Ford Motor Co., BCG eFuels Inc.)
November 1, 2000... In an new alliance with BCG eFuels Inc., Ford Motor Co. is taking a new approach to marketing and promoting alternative fuel vehicles. The alliance calls for Ford and eFuels to work together in all aspects of AFV marketing and promotion,...

Million Dollar Club.
November 1, 2000... Perfection Corp. District Sales Manager Dan Rosinski presents Million Dollar Club sales awards to (top photo)Jack Marston and Wayne Morgan of Meeder Equipment Co. at the Western Propane Gas Association Convention and Trade Show, and to...

Hiring Help : Propane retailers left high and dry by low employment pool.
November 1, 2000... First in a series With the national unemployment rate down to a 30-year low of 3.9 percent, it's a tough climate for the propane industry to weather shortages in available, qualified workers. "It's a tight labor market right now....

Propane Suppliers Guide : An expanded directory of the propane industry's top product sources.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... AmeriGas Propane 13105 Northwest Freeway, Suite 500 Houston, TX 77040 Phone: 281.552-4000 Fax: 281.552-4901 E-mail: Bartels@Amerigas.com Corporate Address: P. O. Box 965, Valley Forge, PA 19482 Phone: 610 337-7000 Fax:...

LP/GAS STOCK INDEX.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Company Symbol Quarter Price Distri- Yield Ended (10/16/00) bution AmeriGas APU June $18.63 $2.20 11.8%...

How to make a family business transition work.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Family-owned businesses manage many unique challenges. Many relate to difficulties of boundaries between family and business. More than half U.S. business owners are 60 or older. The issue is real for many now. A key challenge is...

MAILBOX.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Diesel bobtails As a former district manager and operations manager for Ferrellgas (I now work in the safety department), I found your article about propane-powered bobtails very interesting. There is, however, one factor you left out....