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Top Winter Safety Tips Frigid temperatures and extreme snowfalls can be unwelcomed challenges. Planning ahead is the best way to keep yourself and loved ones safe. And with propane at your side, there’s one less thing to worry about. Here are some winter preparedness and safety tips to help you safely beat the cold before,…
Read MoreAshland-based F M Popovich & Sons, Inc. has joined Paraco Gas. The Popovich family business was founded by Fred and Wilma Popovich in 1946 and grew to serve approximately 850 propane customers. Paraco is also a family-owned and operated business that has been servicing Worcester County, MA since 2007. Paraco acquired the Popovich business on…
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Solar and wind power are commonly associated with renewables. But liquid and gas renewable fuels are significant emerging commercial sources to replacing standard gas and diesel in transportation. Renewable propane produces fewer lifecycle carbon-dioxide emissions than propane that is derived from fossil fuels, moving propane autogas even closer to achieving zero emissions levels. Readily available,…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many people able to flee their city dwellings to head for the suburbs; either to their second homes, to property rentals, or for permanent relocation. If you’re considering a more lasting move from the city to the burbs, you’ll naturally account for the feasibility from career and financial standpoints. You’ll…
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Propane, an energy-rich gas is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). One of the most versatile, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly fuel sources in the world, it is in abundant supply, normally compressed and stored as a liquid. As the name “liquefied petroleum gas” implies, propane exists in two forms; liquid and gas (vapor). A familiar analogy for comparison…
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Avid and pastime gardeners alike understand the challenges of garden plants surviving the often cold, harsh and long northeast winters. No matter what level of expertise, if you enjoy nurturing plants or cultivating your own beautiful flowers, tasty fruits, fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, then you’ll want to read on. Here we’ll discuss why and…
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Most northeast homeowners depend on propane or oil furnaces/boilers for home heating. Either one is a much better alternative to electricity. But if your current oil heat system is ready to expire, you’re unhappy with your current heating system, or if you are looking into the many benefits of appliance upgrades, consider the advantages of…
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Power outages are an expected, seasonal occurrence throughout many parts of the US. Electric companies’ guesstimated one-day outage can end up a one-week nightmare or longer. Luckily, standby propane generators can guard you and your family against power outages, but they do require propane to perform and some preparedness on your part. Here we’ll discuss…
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SPOTLIGHTING 2 FIVE-STAR EMPLOYEES THIS JULY 2020 Ryan Whitehair | The Makings of a Great Team Player Ryan Whitehair, Forklift Operator/Grill Cylinder Refurbishing is part of our Waterbury, CT team reporting to Jerry Van Antwerp, Production Supervisor. Ryan’s busy schedule includes offloading and loading of BBQ trailers and trucks, filling out daily production logs, and…
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