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Industry Insider Interviews Paraco’s Inside Sales Manager

February 24, 2022

Benjamin Modeen, Paraco’s Inside Sales Manager, and District Director, NYPGA shares his thoughts on the propane industry and his career in a recent Industry Insider interview. Describe your current role at Paraco. I manage an amazing team of 11 that includes two types of sales roles and one administrative function. Our team is a hub…

Propane Forklifts Do the Heavy Lifting For Your Business

February 8, 2022

Forklifts are construction industry staples. In fact, they’re likely one of the first things you think of when you picture a construction site. Forklifts are powerful pieces of machinery that are used to lift and transport heavy equipment and materials. When you need to move building equipment from one area to another, forklifts speed up…

Tankless Propane Water Heaters Are Your Home’s Best Friend

February 1, 2022

Hot water is one of those things you don’t overthink until you don’t have it. Have you ever been in the shower and had the hot water run out? Oof. Talk about starting your day on the wrong foot! Having hot water feels like it’s a daily given until, all of a sudden, it’s not.…

Run Your Farm More Efficiently with Propane Tractors

January 25, 2022

Tractors need significant power. This is where propane comes in.

Using Propane to Power a Private Island

January 11, 2022

So some people who live off the grid prefer to create their own electricity rather than be subject to the cost and environmental impact of having it reach all the way to their home.

Celebrating Rachael Sniffen’s 10-Year Milestone Anniversary!

November 28, 2021

We are delighted to celebrate and congratulate Rachael on her 10-year milestone anniversary with us this November 28th! Rachael is an Energy Specialist who works from our Brewster, NY location.  Rachael reports to Charlie Buonincontri, Director of Sales.  As part of the Sales team, Rachael handles all residential and commercial applications in our Westchester, NY…

Making Sense of These Common Propane Myths

November 23, 2021

We all want to take care of the planet, and sometimes it can drive us to extremes. In an effort to do the right thing, we may default to operating in extremes, since they’re simple (fuel: bad! electricity: good!) But the discussion is far more nuanced than that. Like everything, there’s a spectrum of when…

A Proposed Carbon Tax Could Cost Your Family $21,000

November 3, 2021

Reducing carbon emissions is an important goal and one we take seriously as an energy company. But we’re concerned about how questionable steps NY State is considering would impact our customers. A new proposed carbon tax is on the line that could cost a typical homeowner $21,000 over 10 years! In 2019, Albany passed the…

6 Propane Safety Tips for Peace of Mind this Winter

October 18, 2021

Clean, sparkling snow is beautiful, but the freezing temperatures and safety risks that come along with it can be stress-inducing. So thinking about winter safety and planning ahead is a gift you can give your future self so that you’ll be prepared should a sticky situation arise. Using propane heat at home gives you one…