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Ignite The Propane Conversation. The State of Energy is a podcast / broadcast show that brings you everything you ever needed to know about propane. For your home, business or farm. For fleets of school buses or forklifts. We will discuss how “Propane Can Do That”.
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Send us a text The State of Energy talks with Matt Tredinnick and Kevin Jaffe with mopeka about underground tank corrosion and how to monitor your tank protection annodes
Send us a text The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt with Special Guest EV Auto Owner Alex Lawrence. Alex spent his first 20 years in business as a self made entrepreneur that started, led and sold multiple companies. These ventures were built across software, consumer Internet, commercial real estate, venture capital and franchising. Alex raised over $25MM in capital and had one partnership reach #34 on the Inc. 500 list. Five years ago Alex left the world of entrepreneurship t...
Send us a text Fracking pioneer Chris Wright confirmed as Energy Secretary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9-QB6Zl78 https://nypost.com/2025/02/03/us-news/fracking-pioneer-chris-wright-confirmed-as-trumps-energy-secretary/ https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2025/02/05/why-the-energy-crisis-demands-an-all-of-the-above-approach-and-where-renewable-propane-fits-the-picture/ https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/ford-loses-another-51b-on-evs-a-question
Send us a text The Rocky Mountain Propane Association (RMPA) announced the renewal of the home builder incentive program, offering up to $1,500 per home for installing propane appliances, effective March 1. Last year, the program distributed $2 million. The hosts emphasized propane's cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits, particularly in areas with dirty electricity. They also discussed the challenges of building a propane-powered home, including dealing with homeowners associations a...
Send us a text The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand Dewit welcomes Robert Bryce to discuss Energy, Power, and Propane. https://robertbryce.com/ https://robertbryce.substack.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JuiceTheSeries
Send us a text The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss energy in the news. The EPA has approved California's ban on gas-powered vehicles by 2035 The State of Energy will buy an EV and report back each month, giving our audience real-world insight into EV ownership. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/epa-approves-california-plan-to-ban-gas-only-cars-starting-in-2035-.html
Send us a text The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk about the California ban on disposable propane tanks and how you can get a refillable 1lb propane tank. And the top 5 propane gifts for Christmas
Send us a text The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the next Energy Secretary and why he loves propane. https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/chris-wright-an-unapologetic-energy
Send us a text Montana DEQ Grant pays 50% of new propane-powered vehicles. The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the Montana DEQ spending the last of their VW money on 50% vehicle grants for propane-powered vehicles. https://deq.mt.gov/energy/Programs/fuels https://www.fleetowner.com/equipment/article/21145001/vws-traton-set-to-acquire-navistar-for-37-billion https://electrek.co/2024/10/28/ford-tops-q3-earnings-but-ev-losses-weigh-profits/ https://propane.com/abou...
Send us a text One billion dollars is available in rebates for clean propane powered school buses. Tom and Rand talk and the latest round of funding from the EPA for Clean Propane powered school buses. Contact your local school district transportation manager and let them know how to get $35,000 rebate per school bus. This is not a grant program. Rebates have less red tape and are easier to get. https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus https://propane.com/pcrp/ https://propane.com/about/incentiv...
Send us a text The State of Energy dives into recent events, including the recent hurricanes, port strikes, and Tech schools propane education programs https://cloudinary.propane.com/images/v1637260326/website-media/21PERC0565_9014-NL-21_Weather-Safety-Top-10_Winter-Storms_LR/21PERC0565_9014-NL-21_Weather-Safety-Top-10_Winter-Storms_LR.pdf?_i=AA https://cloudinary.propane.com/images/v1724258733/website-media/TSGP-Brochure-2025-1/TSGP-Brochure-2025-1.pdf?_i=AA https://www.davistech.edu/pr...
Send us a text Zions National Park has recently made a transition from propane to coal. Following a $33 million taxpayer-funded investment after 25 years of clean and affordable transportation powered by propane. A study from NREL suggests that this transition in Utah could result in 30% more emissions compared to the old propane buses. However, there is optimism for the future, aiming to power these electric buses with clean electricity…. The key questions that arise are whether these...
Send us a text The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the American Lung Association State of the Air Report 2024. Learn how propane use can clean up the air in your community.
Send us a text The State of Energy welcomes back Steve Goreham author of the Green Breakdown. Sponsored by One-tank.com
Send us a text The Quest for an Energy “Holy Grail” Utah's power plant will tap into the federal government's 9.5 billion dollars in tax credits for hydrogen production. The power plant claims it will make 100,000 KG of hydrogen per month. This would allow them $300,000 per day in tax credits for making hydrogen from electricity and then burning it to make electricity again. Making 1 kg of hydrogen from electricity requires 49KWH of electricity. 1 kg of hydrogen makes 40KWH of electricity. ...
Send us a text Rocky Mountain Power asks for a 30% rate increase. Pacific Corps "Rocky Mountain Power," which provides electricity to Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, asks the Public Service Commission for a 30% rate increase.
Send us a text https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/ban-on-gas-grills-colorado-mountain-hoa/ https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/grilling#safety-tips https://monumentgrills.com/ https://www.metsa.com/
Send us a text The State of Energy at the 74th Annual Western Propane Trade Show and Convention. Interviews with- Matt Tredinnick Chief Marketing Officer- Mopeka Kevin Jaffe Chief Operating Officer - Mopeka Michael Baker Chief Legislative Officer - NPGA Josh Budworth Vice President Business Development - Alliance AutoGas Jeff Anderson- Kohler Energy
Send us a text Forecast group predicts busiest hurricane season on record with 33 storms
Send us a text Don't be green washed this Earth Day Propane is a clean alternative to traditional coal electricity. https://www.earthday.org/recycling-is-a-crying-shame/ Crying Indian you tube
Send us a text The epa has release its final rules for 2027 Model year diesel emissions. Ford cuts Lighting production by 2/3 Will propane save the day again? https://fortune.com/2024/03/29/ford-f150-lightning-ev-michigan-sales-cuts-production-epa-emissions-rule-hybrids/ https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2024/03/29/epa-rolls-worlds-toughest-emission
Send us a text Chat GPT uses as much power as 17,000 homes. America is running out of power, propane can help. Rand and Tom discuss AI tech booms insane energy demand. Propane Microgrids and how propane can help. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/07/ai-data-centers-power/ https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-obscene-energy-demands-of-ai https://cointelegraph.com/learn/bitcoin-halving-how-does-the-halving-cycle-work-and-why-does-it-matter https://www.busine...
Send us a text The State of Energy Hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt Discuss finding an energy source 63,000 ft below the surface of the earth in new geothermal drilling. 60 million dollars of federal money to a Utah company to start drilling. https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/quaise-energy-geothermal-earth-drilling/ https://gephardtdaily.com/local/feds-announce-millions-in-funding-for-geothermal- https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/19/us/utahs-sovereignty-act-overrule-federal/index.html http...
Send us a text Special Guest - World Liquid Gas Association - Cinch Munson, Business Development Director. Cinch talks about the most important propane meeting in the last decade. The Innovation Summit brings together key industry leaders from the global LPG industry to consider strategies for advancing innovation in our industry. We will be bringing together nearly 200 industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of energy to discuss how we can adopt innovation in our organiz...
Send us a text The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt interview Steve Goreham. Steve is an independent scholar, researcher, and futurist in the fields of energy and environmental policy, as well as a former engineer and business executive with 30 years of experience at Fortune 100 and private companies. He’s Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and a policy advisor to The Heartland Institute. Steve is author of four books on energy, climate change, susta...
Send us a text Live from Winter Fire School in St George, Utah, with Boyd Cook. Rand, Tom, and Boyd discuss propane safety in fire service. Ebike fires in New York https://news.yahoo.com/electric-bikes-start-record-number-203832823.html#:~:text=According%20to%20figures%20released%20by,200%20per%20cent%20in%202023.
Send us a text https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cummins-will-pay-1-675b-fine-for-engine-emissions-violations https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/ecodiesel-engine-emissions-repairs-damaged-trucks-fiat-chrysler/ https://calcoastnews.com/2024/01/berkeley-cant-enforce-natural-gas-ban-and-neither-can-slo/
Send us a text California is short 68 Billion- feat Colin Sueyres WPGA CEO. Teacher wages or electric school buses? What will California cut from the budget to make ends meet? Colin describes the California shortfall and the impacts to clean energy. Propane can help
Send us a text Tom and Rand discuss energy security. Propane can provide energy security for your family, business, farm and your community.
Send us a text Tom and Rand recap this month's visits to Roush Clean Tech, the NPGA meeting in Louisville, and the PERC Advisory meeting in Providence. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43546970/new-strict-epa-mpg-rules-for-2027-2032-vehicles/ https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/our-10-year-utilities-forecast-renewable-energy-triple-by-2032 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/19/greta-thunberg-joins-second-climate-protest-in-london-this-week https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/n...
Send us a text "Propane Hero" Ruby's Inn @ Bryce Canyon National Park https://hydronicshub.com/historic-rubys-inn-resort-honored-with-national-award-for-its-environmental-impact https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/article/21271416/more-fleets-finding-alt-fuel-success-with-propane-autogas
Send us a text Interview with NPGA Steve Kaminski @ RMPA Fall Conference Second Nobel Prize Winner Signs Letter With 1,600 Scientists Declaring Climate ‘Emergency’ A Myth
Send us a text The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss a breakthrough in technology to produce renewable propane from carbon dioxide. A paper recently published in Nature Energy based on pioneering research done at Illinois Institute of Technology reveals a promising breakthrough in green energy: an electrolyzer device capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable. As the United States races toward ...
Send us a text Electric bus manufacturer that Zions National Park was testing files bankruptcy. Zions still don't have EVs, and the propane buses are getting old. Let's get Zions to replace the buses with new Propane buses and clean the air. https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/09/what-led-to-ev-darling-proterras-bankruptcy/ Check out document Page 43 pdf page 53 of the study from NREL that shows EV Test Bus produces more SOX and NOX than 24-year-old propane bus https://www.nrel.gov...
Send us a text Record heat has air conditioners at their max. Las Vegas residents see $700 power bills. National Energy Assistance Directors Association Says Power bill up 11.7% this summer Credit cards and carbon footprints Qualpay is our guests on the State of Energy https://www.qualpay.com/
Send us a text Independence Day Fireworks Emissions https://www.iqair.com/us/newsroom/no-fireworks-July-4 https://8billiontrees.com/carbon-offsets-credits/carbon-footprint-of-fireworks/#:~:text=Fireworks%20are%20significant%20carbon%20emitters,gas%2Dengine%20vehicles%20every%20year https://www.nps.gov/articles/p52-rv-fire-safety-101.htm#:~:text=Never%20leave%20appliances%20that%20are,(like%20in%20storage%20spaces) https://smprobotics.com/products_autonomous_ugv/mosquito-control-rob...
Send us a text The State of Energy featuring LPGas Magazines Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson and Publisher Biran Kanaba. Discussions on industry accomplishments and challenges https://www.lpgasmagazine.com/lp-gas-growth-summit/ https://www.mopekaiot.com/
Send us a text WYOMING — Rocky Mountain Power has submitted an application to increase rates starting Jan. 1, 2024. In the application, it states, “Please find enclosed for filing Rocky Mountain Power’s (the “Company”) application for authority to increase Wyoming retail rates by approximately $140.2 million per year or 21.6 percent on average.” Monthly U.S. propane exports in March 2023 reach a record high LPG Market Projected to Reach USD 153.8 Billion by 2032, at a 4.50% CAGR – Report by ...
Send us a text Jim Bridger Coal Power Plant https://www.gem.wiki/Jim_Bridger_Steam_Plant Sponsored by https://www.mopekaiot.com/
Send us a text Anti-air conditioner regulations push AC and heat pump costs higher.Propane, as a refrigerant can reduce global temperatures by 3 degrees There are expected to be 3.7 billion air conditioners in operation by 2050. Using propane as the refrigerant could prevent a significant amount of climate warming by the end of the century https://www.newscientist.com/article/2333798-using-propane-in-air-conditioners-could-prevent-0-1c-of-warming/ https://prospect.org/environment/han...
Send us a text While the world carries on about electrification as THE solution for climate change, America is missing a prime opportunity to transition medium-duty fleets using an American-made fuel that is readily available and abundant in supply. Would it surprise you to learn there is enough surplus propane in the United States – 20 billion gallons to be exact – to convert at least half of the country’s medium-duty vehicles from diesel to propane? This would reduce carbon emissions by 21 ...
Send us a text Camelina has emerged as the crop feedstock of choice for renewable propane https://susoils.com/ EPA places new ozone restrictions in Utah; Cox calls it 'incredibly reckless'https://www.ksl.com/article/50601678/epa-places-new-ozone-restrictions-in-utah-cox-calls-it-incredibly-reckless US approves California plan requiring half of heavy duty trucks be EV by 2035https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-allow-california-require-half-all-trucks-be-electric-by-2035-n...
Send us a text The DOT announces the opportunity for states and local governments to apply for 1.22 billion for the 2023 Low/no emissions grant program. 25% or approximately 300 million is set aside for low emissions vehicles other than electric. This program is for states, local, and tribal governmental authorities that operate fixed-route bus services. The program will provide up to 85% of the purchase price for a propane-powered shuttle or bus and up to 90% of the refueling infrastructure....
Send us a text Propane Supply is at the top of the 5-year average. Propane retail prices average 6% lower than this time last year. 50 million US homes use propane for heating, cooking, hot water, back up and prime electricity production. Propane is abundant, with 54% of US production exported. Today's propane is cleaner than electricity from the grid. Renewable propane is available now and will make propane even cleaner as we add more to the supply chain. Propane is here for now and here fo...
Send us a text US Magnesium contributes up to 25% of Wasatch Front pollution. Why aren't we looking at more hydropower? "Hydropower is already a major source of power globally—it’s the largest source of renewable electricity and one of the fastest growing—but there are limited places to build hydropower, and large dams carry a number of social and environmental concerns." https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/1/26/23572960/wasatch-front-inversions-caused-by-magnesium-plant https://www.chronlin...
Send us a text Okay, not really. Wyoming makes some noise by proposing a resolution to "Phase out EV Sales by 2035" as a tongue-in-cheek statement to get your attention to how important Wyoming is for oil, gas, coal, and, oh yeah, all the energy that it takes to create electricity to charge your EV and cook on electric stoves. Perhaps this resolution was in response to news outlets trying to portray a gas stove ban by the CPSC Statement by CPSC - Over the past several days, there has been a ...
Send us a text Propane Rejection at natural gas plants at natural gas trades at $26 per mm btu at Opal WY Hub and peaked at above $50!. Natural gas producers leave propane high and dry as the stop making propane because it’s more profitable to leave it in the Nat gas stream. EIA- In Wyoming, prices rose at two major hubs which are key sources of supply for the West Coast: at the Opal Hub, the price increased $26.41 from $26.37/MMBtu last Wednesday to $52.78/MMBtu yesterday, and t...
Send us a text Rinnai's Energy Sales Director, Kevin Morgan joins the State of Energy. Heat Pump Helpers and Turduckens. Kevin is an expert on heating and hot water. Rinnai's heat pump helper will save you money and reduce emissions. https://www.rinnai.us/ https://ieefa.org/articles/washington-state-moves-require-heat-pumps-new-residential-construction
Send us a text 1075-5 National Propane Day Propane is affordable and abundant, allowing users to reduce carbon emissions right now and provide energy equity in communities across the nation. Using propane produces approximately 43% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than using an equivalent amount of electricity generated from the U.S. grid. With propane, we can diversify America's energy mix with a reliable solution, while reducing the strain on the already fragile electric grid.
Send us a text Dirty electricity is expected to greet California residents for Labor Day heat relief. California Executive Order signed by Gov Newsom allows ships docked at port to use gasoline/diesel ship power instead of shore power. The EO also suspends emissions restrictions at gas power plants, allows generators to run during restricted times, and allows thermal power plants to pollute more water. While asking residents not to cook, clean clothes, and charge cars. This is just days...
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