The State of Energy

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The State of Energy episodes:

06.15.2024
Propane Days
Send us a Text Message. 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/
05.18.2024
The Best of Reno 2024 feat Mopeka, NPGA, Alliance Autogas, Kohler Generators
Send us a Text Message. 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...
05.09.2024
Forecast predicts busiest hurricane season on record with 33 storms
Send us a Text Message.Forecast group predicts busiest hurricane season on record with 33 storms
04.19.2024
Earth Day Green Washing
Send us a Text Message. 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
04.03.2024
New EPA Emissions Rule for Semi-Trucks
Send us a Text Message. 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
03.26.2024
"Powercast" America is running out of power. Propane can help
Send us a Text Message. 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.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-uses-17-thousand-times-more-electricity-than-us-household-2024-3 https://www.mainspringenergy.com/solutions/utility/ https://www.2g-energy.com/products/propane
03.12.2024
Finding Clean Energy in the Depths of Hell
Send us a Text Message. 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...
02.28.2024
World Liquid Gas Association - Cinch Munson
Send us a Text Message. 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...
02.01.2024
Special Guest - Steve Goreham author of four books on energy, climate change, sustainability, and public policy
Send us a Text Message. 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...
01.27.2024
Live from Winter Fire School in St George Utah with Boyd Cook
Send us a Text Message. 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.
01.10.2024
Dieselgate 2.0
Send us a Text Message. 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/
12.15.2023
Leave The World Behind
Send us a Text Message. Tom and Rand discuss the Massachusetts Public Utility Commission's attempt to stop natural gas growth. Why gas infrastructure is essential for energy security, and food security. Propane on the farm and farm incentives Propane-Powered Industrial...
12.09.2023
"California needs $68 Billion for Christmas" with special guest Colin Sueyres
Send us a Text Message. 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...
11.01.2023
Energy Security
Send us a Text Message. Tom and Rand discuss energy security. Propane can provide energy security for your family, business, farm and your community.
10.20.2023
Propane trucks, Heat pumps, and Bourbon
Send us a Text Message. 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/news/colorado-oil-gas-the-north-face-award/
09.20.2023
"Propane Hero" Ruby's Inn @ Bryce Canyon National Park
Send us a Text Message. "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
09.08.2023
NPGA CEO Steve Kaminski @ RMPA Fall Conference
Send us a Text Message. Interview with NPGA Steve Kaminski @ RMPA Fall Conference Second Nobel Prize Winner Signs Letter With 1,600 Scientists Declaring Climate ‘Emergency’ A Myth
08.25.2023
Research Leads to Groundbreaking Green Propane Production Method
Send us a Text Message. 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...
08.11.2023
Electric bus manufacturer that Zions National Park was testing files bankruptcy.
Send us a Text Message. 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...
07.28.2023
National Energy Assistance Directors Association Says Power bill up 11.7% this summer
Send us a Text Message. 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...
06.30.2023
Independence Day Fireworks Emissions
Send us a Text Message. 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-robot/ https://www.mosquitomagnet.com/store/mosquito-magnet-trap https://propanemosquitotraps.com/blue-rhino-skeetervac-review/ https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4011517-these-areas-of-the-us-are-at-risk-of-blackouts-this-summer/
06.15.2023
SOE Feat. LPGas Magazine Brian & Brian. Industry news and events
Send us a Text Message. 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/
06.13.2023
EPA’s “Good Neighbor” Rule Increases the Cost of Electricity for Consumers
Send us a Text Message. 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...
05.23.2023
Western Propane Trade Show, Palm Springs CA. Tom and Rand's Excellent Adventure
Send us a Text Message. Jim Bridger Coal Power Plant https://www.gem.wiki/Jim_Bridger_Steam_Plant Sponsored by https://www.mopekaiot.com/
05.11.2023
Propane air conditioners can save the planet
Send us a Text Message.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...
04.14.2023
Earth Day
Send us a Text Message. 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....
04.11.2023
Camelina cover crop makes propane
Send us a Text Message. 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-recklessUS approves California plan requiring half of heavy duty trucks be EV...
03.09.2023
Hundreds of Millions available for propane vehicles
Send us a Text Message. 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...
02.09.2023
State of Propane Address
Send us a Text Message. 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...
02.06.2023
USMag Corp contributes up to 25% of Salt Lake City pollution
Send us a Text Message. 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...
01.18.2023
Wyoming Bans Electric Vehicles
Send us a Text Message. 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,...
12.23.2022
Propane Rejection and Hours of Service Waivers
Send us a Text Message. 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...
11.18.2022
Heat Pumps and Turduckens, Special Guest - Kevin Morgan
Send us a Text Message. 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....
10.07.2022
National Propane Day
Send us a Text Message. 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...
09.02.2022
California Executive Order allows Dirty Electricity for Labor Day Weekend
Send us a Text Message. 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...
08.11.2022
Build Back Clean
Send us a Text Message. The latest version of the Inflation Reduction Act changes the wording of "plug-in electric drive motor vehicles" to "Clean Vehicles" does this include propane? we think so https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/inflation_reduction_act_of_2022.pdf https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/30D https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/world/greenland-melting-mineral-mining-climate/index.html https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/dominion-energy-admits-it-cant-meet-data-center-power-demands-in-virginia/ https://www.lpgasmagazine.com/propane-inventory-gets-much-needed-build/
07.28.2022
EPA Clean School Bus Program applications end August 19th
Send us a Text Message. https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/school-bus-rebates-clean-school-bus-program#funding https://propane.com/for-my-business/school-transportation/epa-clean-school-bus-program/ https://humetrics.com/about-humetrics/about-our-founder/ https://fortune.com/2022/07/08/energy-rationing-germany-no-hot-water-turning-off-lights/ https://www.fox29.com/news/large-waves-big-surf-hawaii-video-hurricane-darby
07.18.2022
Hawaii aims to reach 100% green energy by 2045
Send us a Text Message. Hey Hawaii- Propane can do that https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/07/13/2479007/0/en/Value-of-Propane-Market-estimated-at-US-132-1-Bn-by-2031-TMR-Report.html https://news.trust.org/item/20220419113818-slavc https://www.bbc.com/news/world-61028138 https://www.npga.org/impact/workforce/entry-level-driver-training/ https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/06/senate-bill-2510-is-a-blueprint-for-hawaiis-energy-independence/ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/energy-prices-up-41-over-past-12-months-150201870.html https://www.barrons.com/articles/ge-wind-turbine-blade-plant-renewable-energy-51657643329 https://nypost.com/2022/07/13/texas-bitcoin-miners-halt-operations-to-save-energy-amid-heat-wave/
07.13.2022
Forest Service has rejected challenges to the Uinta Basin Railway
Send us a Text Message. Uinta Basin Railway gets cleared from Forest Service The Uinta Basin Railway provides new infrastructure that will solve the long-standing freight transportation challenges in the region by connecting to the national railway network. This common-carrier...
06.07.2022
Lake Powell 26% full Hydroelectric at risk
Send us a Text Message. Lake Powell 26% full Hydroelectric at risk https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/30/us/west-drought-lake-powell-hydropower-or-water-climate/index.html https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/fuel-shortages-summer-energy-crisis-oil-gas-price-shocks-iea-2022-5
05.27.2022
Bridget Kidd Senior Vice President, Industry Relations @ Propane Education and Research Council
Send us a Text Message. Interview during the Western Propane Trade Show and Convention- Bridget Kidd Senior Vice President, Industry Relations @ Propane Education and Research Council. Bridget gives us some inside information on the Propane "Energy for Everyone" campaign
05.27.2022
Food Truck Gas Check - Eric Smith Director of Education and Code Development NV LP Gas Board
Send us a Text Message. Food Truck Gas Check - Eric Smith Director of Education and Code Development NV LP Gas Board. Eric played an instrumental role in developing the Nevada LP Gas "Mobile Food Facility Gas System Check Guidebook"...
05.24.2022
Zions National Park will increase emissions by 40% with electric shuttles. Save the Propane Buses
Send us a Text Message. Study sponsored by the Department of Energy shows electric shuttles will increase emissions by 40% at Zions National Park. This study does not take into consideration the latest engine technology or renewable and rDME blends...
05.13.2022
Live from Western Propane Convention Reno NV
Send us a Text Message. The State of Energy is back in Reno for the 2022 western propane convention. Interviews with Kevin Duncan President of Mountain West Propane from Unita Basin talks about oil and gas production in Utah. Kevin Jaffee COO...
05.06.2022
Money, Money, Money.. NPGA's Michael Baker, Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs talks infrastructure investment and jobs act
Send us a Text Message. Money, Money, Money.. NPGA's Michael Baker, Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs, talks infrastructure investment and jobs act Live from Nashville, TN at the NPGA International Propane EXPO https://stnonline.com/news/additional-300m-for-zero-emissions-school-buses-requested-in-federal-budget/ https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2022/05/04/renewable-propane-gas-made-waste-products-hits-market/9631022002/ https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/2/23053839/energy-department-battery-ev-clean-energy-supply-chain-biden
04.29.2022
Best of Nashville - 2022 NPGA International Propane Expo interviews
Send us a Text Message. The State of Energy- live from Nashville. Interviews during the show with special guests from around the World. Allison Richardson - Montana Energy Alliance Perry Rubin- ALP Generators Twana Akin and Andrea Pavon - NPGA Juan Pablo...
04.13.2022
The Good the Bad and the Ugly of E15 Emergency use
Send us a Text Message. The Good the Bad and the Ugly of E15 Emergency use https://propane.com/for-my-business/fleet-vehicles/ https://propane.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/22PERC0238_ServiceTruckFleet_TradeAd_BPN_HR.pdf https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/599678-biden-warns-of-food-shortage-from-russias-invasion-into-ukraine/ https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/walmart-raises-pay-its-private-fleet-truck-drivers https://partscounterguru.com/e15-fuel-has-a-dirty-little-secret-heres-what-no-one-is-telling-you/ https://www.npr.org/2022/04/12/1092222231/in-an-exception-to-the-clean-air-act-biden-will-allow-e15-gas-to-be-sold-this-su#:~:text=In%20contrast%20to%20E10%2C%20which,because%20of%20air%20pollution%20concerns. https://www.npga.org/impact/workforce/entry-level-driver-training/
04.04.2022
Biden releases 5% of our daily oil addiction from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Send us a Text Message. Biden releases 5% of our daily oil addiction from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next 6 months. The US consumes nearly 1 billion gallons of oil and gas every day. The US government will...
03.25.2022
Food or Fuel... Rain makes corn, corn makes gasoline?
Send us a Text Message. Food shortage coming? Will we have to choose between food or fuel? The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk about Energy security, fertilizer shortage, food shortage, and ethanol production from corn. Sponsored...
03.05.2022
One year after Texas storm and grid failure, propane use surges
Send us a Text Message.One year after Texas storm and grid failure, propane use surges https://www.npgaexpo.org/2022/Public/Enter.aspxGermany steps up efforts to cut Russian energy reliance New Cummins B6.7™ propane autogas engine offers high-performing, low-carbon option Cummins CEO to Keynote ACT Expo Cargo Ship Carrying Porsches,...

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The State of Energy episodes:

Propane Days

The Best of Reno 2024 feat Mopeka, NPGA, Alliance Autogas, Kohler Generators

Forecast predicts busiest hurricane season on record with 33 storms

Earth Day Green Washing

New EPA Emissions Rule for Semi-Trucks

"Powercast" America is running out of power. Propane can help

Finding Clean Energy in the Depths of Hell

World Liquid Gas Association - Cinch Munson

Special Guest - Steve Goreham author of four books on energy, climate change, sustainability, and public policy

Live from Winter Fire School in St George Utah with Boyd Cook

Dieselgate 2.0

Leave The World Behind

"California needs $68 Billion for Christmas" with special guest Colin Sueyres

Energy Security

Propane trucks, Heat pumps, and Bourbon

"Propane Hero" Ruby's Inn @ Bryce Canyon National Park

NPGA CEO Steve Kaminski @ RMPA Fall Conference

Research Leads to Groundbreaking Green Propane Production Method

Electric bus manufacturer that Zions National Park was testing files bankruptcy.

National Energy Assistance Directors Association Says Power bill up 11.7% this summer

Independence Day Fireworks Emissions

SOE Feat. LPGas Magazine Brian & Brian. Industry news and events

EPA’s “Good Neighbor” Rule Increases the Cost of Electricity for Consumers

Western Propane Trade Show, Palm Springs CA. Tom and Rand's Excellent Adventure

Propane air conditioners can save the planet

Earth Day

Camelina cover crop makes propane

Hundreds of Millions available for propane vehicles

State of Propane Address

USMag Corp contributes up to 25% of Salt Lake City pollution

Wyoming Bans Electric Vehicles

Propane Rejection and Hours of Service Waivers

Heat Pumps and Turduckens, Special Guest - Kevin Morgan

National Propane Day

California Executive Order allows Dirty Electricity for Labor Day Weekend

Build Back Clean

EPA Clean School Bus Program applications end August 19th

Hawaii aims to reach 100% green energy by 2045

Forest Service has rejected challenges to the Uinta Basin Railway

Lake Powell 26% full Hydroelectric at risk

Bridget Kidd Senior Vice President, Industry Relations @ Propane Education and Research Council

Food Truck Gas Check - Eric Smith Director of Education and Code Development NV LP Gas Board

Zions National Park will increase emissions by 40% with electric shuttles. Save the Propane Buses

Live from Western Propane Convention Reno NV

Money, Money, Money.. NPGA's Michael Baker, Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs talks infrastructure investment and jobs act

Best of Nashville - 2022 NPGA International Propane Expo interviews

The Good the Bad and the Ugly of E15 Emergency use

Biden releases 5% of our daily oil addiction from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Food or Fuel... Rain makes corn, corn makes gasoline?

One year after Texas storm and grid failure, propane use surges

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