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LP Gas Traces Roots to Pennsylvania 100 Years Ago

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association (PAPGA) will commemorate Propane’s Centennial Celebration by participating in several special events.

PAPGA members will be attending the 2012 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, April 14-16 in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a once in a lifetime occasion when the propane community will come together to recognize a major milestone.  The celebration officially kicks-off with a Clean Air Rally featuring a parade of autogas vehicles of all types – on and off-road – and culminates in a walk down “New Technology Lane’.

May 16–18 at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Bethlehem, PA, PAPGA is hosting a tri-state meeting “Honoring our Past, Energizing our Future”, in conjunction with the New York and New Jersey Propane Gas Associations.

In addition to industry events, the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association will be launching additional QR codes giving consumers easy access to propane safety and educational information.  

May 17th, 1912 is the actual date propane was initially used to light lamps and cook meals for John Gahring at his farmhouse in Waterford, PA. Gahring’s son-in-law, Dr. Walter Snelling discovered propane in Western PA in 1910 while researching vapors being emitted by gasoline.

“Our members are proud that Pennsylvania has bragging rights of being the state where propane was discovered and are eager to participate in our upcoming activities,” said Shelby Metzger, executive director for PAPGA.  “We are looking forward to honoring our past, celebrating the present and energizing our future.”

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

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Propane Centennial Celebration is Near

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a proud sponsor of Penn State Sports. During the 2011/12 basketball season, fans who attend Men’s and Women’s games at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA will have access to fun and informative trivia content via QR Code.

QR (Quick Response) Codes are relatively new in the United States. This technology allows mobile phone users to scan codes and be directed to multi-media content instantly.

The PAPGA full-page display in the Official Game Program will contain a QR Code linking mobile device users to the first edition of Penn State and Propane Trivia. The trivia questions will be updated every two weeks during the basketball season.

“We are pleased to provide entertaining trivia questions for Penn State fans to explore and enjoy,” said PAPGA Executive Director Shelby Metzger. “After answering the questions, we will invite them to learn more about safety and innovative new products in the propane industry.”

Penn State begins the basketball season on November 5th, 2011 hosting exhibition games against Bloomsburg (Women’s) and Slippery Rock (Men’s). 

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

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PAPGA QR Codes Will Provide Penn State Sports Fans with History and Safety Trivia

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Harrisburg, PA – As a homeowner, you may ask the question: ‘What are the most cost-effective changes that I can make to improve the energy efficiency of my home?’

The answer can seem very complicated. Variable energy prices, vast upgrades in technology, government incentives and one’s desire to ‘go green’ are all factors that must be considered.  

The Propane Education & Research Council recently produced a video from Malvern, Pennsylvania, which brings a ‘Whole House’ perspective to this question. The video covers methods for builders and homeowners to increase efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions with each home project or upgrade. The video concludes that Propane is most often involved with any project that takes into account a home’s overall efficiency combined with a homeowner’s desire for positive return on investment.

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A recent study conducted by Newport Partners takes a closer look at Energy Efficient Measures that compare initial cost with energy savings over a period of time. The study is designed to help homeowners prioritize the changes that are most appropriate for their climate while recouping their investment in 10 years or less.

More than 30 replacement scenarios were evaluated at 10 locations in the United States. In the report that is relevant to Pennsylvanians, selection of a standard-efficiency propane furnace was found to be the lowest first-cost system when replacing a fuel oil furnace. Selecting a high-efficiency propane furnace versus the standard-efficiency propane furnace resulted in a payback of one year, and provided three times the annual emissions savings as specifying a high-efficiency heating oil furnace.

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The Propane Industry has also developed a suite of 16 electronic modules on Consumer Propane Safety. PAPGA encourages you and your family to view these interactive safety activities that will help you understand and prepare for weather emergencies, power outages and other events that occur while at home.

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A 'Whole House' Approach to Efficiency and Safety from PAPGA

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Propane Foundation has announced its sponsorship of the 2011 HOMExpo, presented by the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association (PMHA).

This year’s event will be held April 29 – May 1st at the York Expo Center in York, PA. Thousands of people from the Mid-Atlantic Region are expected to attend this premier showcase for the factory-built housing industry.

HOMExpo is billed as ‘Everything for Your Home and More’ and will focus on craftsmanship, variety, diversity and new industry trends.

Current and prospective homeowners will have the opportunity to see and learn more about the latest home enhancements and services from industry experts. Exhibitors will include a wide range of products and services for traditional homes plus apartments, vacation homes and even hunting cabins.

“The Pennsylvania Propane Foundation is proud to once again partner with PMHA for HOMExpo,” said Shelby Metzger, Executive Director. “Propane and the factory-built housing industries have always worked closely together to provide affordable, efficient and beautiful homes for families. We look forward to seeing everyone in York.”

To learn more about the 2011 HOMExpo, visit www.pahomeexpo.com

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

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49th HOMExpo Features 'Everything For Your Home and More'

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is featuring a link on www.PApropane.com to a newly-created website for kids.

To access the site from the PAPGA main page, simply click on the Propane Kids graphic on the right column. You will then join animated characters Jim, Kate and Max as they guide kids on a fun and informative journey.

Some of the activities include ‘Molecules in Motion’, ‘The Think Fast Game Show’, plus printables such as coloring pages and signage. Parents and Educators will find these materials easy to use and a great way to connect with their kids.

The games and activities on this website are designed to teach Kids:

• What propane is and where it comes from
• How propane is used in and around your home
• How to recognize the smell of propane
• What to do in case of emergency, such as a propane leak
• Additional general safety tips

‘Millions of Pennsylvanians use propane to heat their homes and water, plus clothes drying and cooking”, said Shelby Metzger, Executive Director of PAPGA. “Our members believe that good safety habits should be adopted at a young age, and that the more children and teens know about propane, the fewer preventable accidents will occur.”

The Propane Kids website was created by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). Consumers can access additional Safety Educational Resources at www.propanesafety.com

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

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