The State of Energy Rocky Mountain Propane Association
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Ignite The Propane Conversation. The State of Energy is a podcast / broadcast show that brings you everything you ever needed to know about propane. For your home, business or farm. For fleets of school buses or forklifts. We will discuss how “Propane Can Do That”.
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Finding Clean Energy in the Depths of Hell
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 company to start drilling.
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/quaise-energy-geothermal-earth-drilling/
https://gephardtdaily.com/local/feds-announce-millions-in-funding-for-geothermal-
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/19/us/utahs-sovereignty-act-overrule-federal/index.html
https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-launches-updated-comprehensive-climate-action-plan-reduce-greenhouse-gas
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World Liquid Gas Association - Cinch Munson
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 global LPG industry to consider strategies for advancing innovation in our industry. We will be bringing together nearly 200 industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of energy to discuss how we can adopt innovation in our organizations and move the industry forward. The event is co-hosted with the National Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education and Research Council.
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Special Guest - Steve Goreham author of four books on energy, climate change, sustainability, and public policy
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 business executive with 30 years of experience at Fortune 100 and private companies. He’s Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and a policy advisor to The Heartland Institute.
Steve is author of four books on energy, climate change, sustainability, and public policy with over 100,000 copies in print. He’s a freelance columnist and frequent guest on radio and TV, including Dennis Miller, Sean Hannity, and Fox Business Channel. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois.
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Live from Winter Fire School in St George Utah with Boyd Cook
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
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Dieselgate 2.0
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/
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Leave The World Behind
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 Engines – New, EPA- and/or CARB-certified
industrial engines used for agricultural purposes can qualify for the following
incentives:
$300/liter of displacement for pumping applications and up to $3,000 for certified
dual fuel systems.
Power Generation
• $30/kW for prime power generation
• $15/kW for backup power generation
Propane-Powered Water Heating Systems – New, high-efficiency water heating
systems used in agricultural production operations are eligible for an incentive of
$2000. The system must either be installed in new construction or as a conversion
from another power source.
Propane-Powered Poultry, Swine, & Greenhouse Heating Systems – New
poultry, swine, and greenhouse heating systems are eligible for an incentive of
$0.10/square foot, up to $2000 maximum per system, when installed as part of an
entire system installation. The complete heating system must either be installed in
new construction or as a conversion from another power source.
Propane-Powered Flame Weed Control – New tractor pulled flame weed
control systems are eligible for an incentive of $1500. New push type flame
weed control carts are eligible for an incentive of $100.
To qualify for the Propane Farm Incentive Program, producers must purchase eligible propane-powered equipment while meeting the following criteria:
• Represent a farm or agribusiness and be at least 18 years of age.
• Provide an appropriate tax identification number or social security number unique to the farm operation receiving the incentive.
• Must use equipment on a U.S. farm as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in direct support of agricultural production. If not on a farm, equipment must be used in support of an agribusiness dedicated to the primary processing of any agricultural, horticultural, or animal commodity.
• Be a propane customer in good standing with your fuel supplier
https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/
https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/12/07/dpu-future-of-natural-gas-methane-electrification
https://flowcharts.llnl.gov/commodities/energy
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/leave-the-world-behind-release-date-photos
Customer Reviews
Common sense and funny!
Rand and Tom put on a good show that is not only informative and entertaining, but it is full of common sense that we can all appreciate!
It’s Great.
Good job. Low key ✊✊
great podcast!
If you’re looking for good info on life and propane this is the one for you! This is very well thought out and has great potential! I love Tom clark!