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- 2 weeks ago27 min
Denver Turns Off the Gas, say good by to Flame-Broiled Whopper
Send us Fan Mail Could Denver’s building electrification rules mean the end of flame-broiled burgers and 1,800-degree steaks in new restaurants? Tom and Rand examine Denver’s restrictions on gas appliances, the growing strain on the electric grid, and what happens when communities put all their energy eggs in one basket. Plus, they discuss Utah’s recent power outage, propane backup power, and $610 million available for cleaner public transit.
- Aug 21, 202626 min
Propane’s $610 Million Transit Opportunity
Send us Fan Mail A major federal funding opportunity could put more propane-powered buses on America’s roads. Tom and Rand discuss who qualifies, why propane can outperform costly battery-electric options, and how communities can stretch their transportation dollars further. Plus, propane-powered data centers, winter supply planning, crop drying and National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. https://www.transit.dot.gov/notices-funding/fy-2026-notice-funding-opportunity-grants-buses-and-bu...
- Jul 30, 202625 min
California’s EV Mandate Meets Reality
Send us Fan Mail California’s aggressive EV mandates are facing new legal challenges, electricity rates are climbing, and America’s aging grid is being asked to power more than ever—from electric vehicles and heat pumps to massive new AI data centers. Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt break down why the push to electrify everything may be running into economic and infrastructure reality. They look at California’s EV mandate, the growing demand for electricity, nuclear power development, grid reliabil...
- Jul 18, 202625 min
No Power, No Problem
Send us Fan Mail As wildfires spread across the West and power outages become longer and more frequent, how prepared are you when the lights go out? In this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the growing challenges facing America's electric grid, the Department of Energy's warnings about future reliability, and why backup power is becoming an essential part of home and business preparedness. They also cover wildfire safety around propane systems, practical tips ...
- Jun 24, 202626 min
The Voice of Propane: Inside LP Gas Magazine
Send us Fan Mail The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt sit down with Brian Richeson, editor-in-chief of LP Gas Magazine, and Chris Markham, managing editor, for a fun and insightful conversation about the publication that has been covering the propane industry since 1941. The episode covers the history of LP Gas Magazine, the value of print in a digital world, the next generation entering the propane industry, Propane Days in Washington, D.C., the LP Gas Hall of Fame, power generatio...
- Jun 12, 202626 min
Fuel, Freedom, and the Future
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt recap Propane Days in Washington, D.C., where propane professionals met with congressional offices to talk about energy choice, LIHEAP, and propane’s role in America’s energy future. They also dive into propane power generation, the new JuiceBox generator, Nexio’s purpose-built propane delivery truck, propane’s unexpected role in space, and finish with timely grilling safety tips for summer.
- May 29, 202625 min
Fuel Prices, Data Centers & Propane’s Big Moment
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The State of Energy, Rand and Tom dive into the wild energy headlines—from Skinwalker Ranch and Utah’s proposed data center boom to rising gasoline and diesel prices. Tom shares his costly Memorial Day fuel adventure, including a diesel truck, a gas-hungry boat, and a near-sinking brand-new boat at Bear Lake. The conversation turns to why propane remains one of America’s most stable, affordable, and domestically produced fuels, especially during global oil ...
- May 9, 202639 min
Data Is King: AI, Propane, and the Future of Propane Data
Send us Fan Mail This week on The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt take on the fast-growing world of AI, data centers, and the energy demand that comes with them. From Utah’s proposed massive data center projects to the global movement of LPG through the Strait of Hormuz, the conversation shows how connected energy, technology, and propane really are. Special guests Kevin Jaffe and Matt Tredinnick from Mopeka join the show to talk about why data matters in the propane industry, how ...
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