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In this episode of The State of Energy, hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt take listeners on a journey from outer space to backyards and boiler rooms. They break down the staggering environmental impact of Blue Origin’s recent 11-minute space flight, which reportedly emitted more carbon than the average person will over their entire lifetime.

The conversation then pivots to a cleaner path forward—highlighting Orbex’s use of low-emissions bio-propane to power its eco-conscious rocket launches. From the stars to the streets, Tom and Rand spotlight renewable propane as a real-world solution making a difference today.

Learn how combined heat and power (CHP) units fueled by renewable propane are helping businesses cut emissions and energy costs—and how you can get up to $30,000 in rebates through a PERC incentive program.

Learn more about the CHP rebate at propane.com/alttech

Tune in and fuel your mind with energy that works.

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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Reand DeWitt to discuss propane Autogas conversions, the water heater standard, and protecting American Energy from State Overreach.

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Montana DEQ Grant pays 50% of new propane-powered vehicles.
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the Montana DEQ spending the last of their VW money on 50% vehicle grants for propane-powered vehicles.
https://deq.mt.gov/energy/Programs/fuels

https://www.fleetowner.com/equipment/article/21145001/vws-traton-set-to-acquire-navistar-for-37-billion

https://electrek.co/2024/10/28/ford-tops-q3-earnings-but-ev-losses-weigh-profits/

https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/ 

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The State of Energy discusses recent ice storms, how propane comes to the rescue in Texas and a potential Pineapple Express headed towards the North West.
 (CNN) -- An atmospheric river event known as the "Pineapple Express" is forecast to bring a prolonged period of wet weather and the potential for avalanches to Washington and Oregon beginning Sunday.

The effects from rain and considerable mountain snow will be felt through early this week. With the ground already saturated from previous storms, flooding is possible even from the few inches of rain the storm is forecast to produce.

Avalanche warnings have been issued for much of the Cascades across Washington ahead of this heavy snow. A "high" avalanche danger warning (level 4 out of 5) has been issued for Sunday by the Northwest Avalanche Center. Large natural avalanches are possible even at lower elevations.

Avalanches have killed 30 people across the United States this winter season, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

 
https://www.kitv.com/story/43388536/a-pineapple-express-is-headed-for-the-rainsoaked-northwest

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2021/02/21/natural-gas-came-up-short-during-texas-freeze-but-propane-delivered/?sh=2282aee77a3b

Thank you to our sponsor FEI Inc.
FEI, Inc., an employee-owned company, provides fertilizer and chemical application and handling equipment and parts to the agriculture industry, and a full line of propane equipment, hearth products, and propane parts to the propane industry.

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The State of Energy discusses the recent Polar Vortex effects from Montana to Texas.
Frozen wind mills,  gooey diesel fuel and how propane saves the day with easy start engines, temporary heat, back up power generation.
But propane cant survive as the backup for emergencies. We need a big mixed bag of clean energy and propane needs to be a primary player.
Don't let propane  get pushed to the sidelines when the clean energy conversation hits your hometown. 

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https://propane.com/2018/09/14/cold-weather-starting-easier-with-propane-autogas/

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/15/us/power-outages-texas-monday/index.html

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/539024-texas-governor-calls-for-investigation-into-grid-operator-over

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Unobtainium is a hypothetical, fictional, or impossible material, but it can also mean a tangible but extremely rare, costly, or reasonably unobtainable material.

Are wind, solar, and batteries the magical solutions to all our energy needs? Or do they come with too high a price? Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the true cost — both economic and environmental — of so-called green energy.

https://www.prageru.com/video/whats-wrong-with-wind-and-solar/


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Ford & Roush bring "Godzilla" to Life with "Propane- The Original Clean Energy since 1912"

The State of Energy welcomes special guest Adam Wilkum from Roush CleanTech.
Our hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt  discuss the new Ford 7.3 Godzilla LPG Powered by Roush. https://www.thedrive.com/news/38961/theyre-sticking-fords-7-3l-godzilla-v8-into-blue-bird-school-buses

Utah legislators raise registration fees on electric vehicles to make sure EV useres are paying for the roads they use https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2021/02/02/registration-fees-utah/

Polluting Company agrees to buy 2 Million worth of clean school busses https://www.ksl.com/article/50097987/polluting-company-agrees-to-buy-2m-worth-of-cleaner-buses-for-utah-schools

https://www.roushcleantech.com/
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Keystone XL Pipeline shut down. What can you do to help stop climate change? will stopping a pipeline have unintended effects?
The State of Energy discusses the pipeline and how you can clean up your community with a a fuel that CARES = Clean, Affordable, Renewable, Efficient, Safe
Propane can do that

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Safety 3rd-
The Wasatch Front is notorious for dirty air. We have seen several days of unhealthy air in 2021. You can track the air quality on the Utah DEQ website.
You can do your part in cleaning up the air quality by switching your dirty electric and wood burning appliances to a energy source that CARES - Clean, Abundant, Reliable, Efficient, Safe- Propane. And to help make sure you new appliance is installed correctly we are offering the the "Safe Appliance Rebate" of $200 for each appliance you switch to propane.
1- Affordability- If you can't afford it does it matter if its safe?
2- Clean, American, Renewable, Efficient, Safe
3- Safely installed by a propane profesional

Covid has increased the need for outdoor dining. KSL has posted a map of heated outdoor dining location in SLC. 


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Christopher Cox is a Partner at Flash Point Energy.  Also, a co-host of The Propane Buzz Podcast. Chris has a Master of Science Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University.
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk with Chris about propane supply and demand, exports, and the future of propane.

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