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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/
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One billion dollars is available in rebates for clean propane powered school buses.
Tom and Rand talk and the latest round of funding from the EPA for Clean Propane powered school buses. Contact your local school district transportation manager and let them know how to get $35,000 rebate per school bus.
This is not a grant program. Rebates have less red tape and are easier to get.
https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus
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https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/
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The State of Energy dives into recent events, including the recent hurricanes, port strikes, and Tech schools propane education programs
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Zions National Park has recently made a transition from propane to coal.
Following a $33 million taxpayer-funded investment after 25 years of clean and affordable transportation powered by propane. A study from NREL suggests that this transition in Utah could result in 30% more emissions compared to the old propane buses. However, there is optimism for the future, aiming to power these electric buses with clean electricity….
The key questions that arise are whether these new electric buses will match the longevity of the propane fleet and if Utah can achieve cleaner electricity surpassing the efficiency of propane. With $33 million, one wonders how many new ultra-clean propane buses could have been purchased? Time will be the ultimate revealer of the outcomes. I wonder if park management has the intuition to retaining the old, reliable propane fleet to address EV challenges and ensure a seamless experience for visitors exploring the wonders of Zions National Park.
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The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the American Lung Association State of the Air Report 2024.
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The State of Energy welcomes back Steve Goreham author of the Green Breakdown.
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The Quest for an Energy “Holy Grail”
Utah's power plant will tap into the federal government's 9.5 billion dollars in tax credits for hydrogen production. The power plant claims it will make 100,000 KG of hydrogen per month. This would allow them $300,000 per day in tax credits for making hydrogen from electricity and then burning it to make electricity again.
Making 1 kg of hydrogen from electricity requires 49KWH of electricity.
1 kg of hydrogen makes 40KWH of electricity. Loosing 9 KWH each time the cycle is completed. The largest Energy Boondoggle in history
https://www.powermag.com/aces-deltas-giant-utah-salt-cavern-hydrogen-storage-project-gets-504m-conditional-doe-loan-guarantee/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/climate/green-hydrogen-climate-change.html
https://manhattan.institute/article/green-hydrogen-a-multibillion-dollar-energy-boondoggle?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzIK1BhAuEiwAHQmU3twavql1UeC1K1NlvrmKUJ9sh5HgUXkI0aPNhsHUF2TPnbeH5Vw17RoCjcoQAvD_BwE -
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Rocky Mountain Power asks for a 30% rate increase.
Pacific Corps "Rocky Mountain Power," which provides electricity to Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, asks the Public Service Commission for a 30% rate increase. -
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https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/ban-on-gas-grills-colorado-mountain-hoa/
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/grilling#safety-tips
https://monumentgrills.com/
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The State of Energy at the 74th Annual Western Propane Trade Show and Convention.
Interviews with-
Matt Tredinnick Chief Marketing Officer- Mopeka
Kevin Jaffe Chief Operating Officer - Mopeka
Michael Baker Chief Legislative Officer - NPGA
Josh Budworth Vice President Business Development - Alliance AutoGas
Jeff Anderson- Kohler Energy -
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Forecast group predicts busiest hurricane season on record with 33 storms -
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Don't be green washed this Earth Day
Propane is a clean alternative to traditional coal electricity.
https://www.earthday.org/recycling-is-a-crying-shame/
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The epa has release its final rules for 2027 Model year diesel emissions.
Ford cuts Lighting production by 2/3
Will propane save the day again?
https://fortune.com/2024/03/29/ford-f150-lightning-ev-michigan-sales-cuts-production-epa-emissions-rule-hybrids/
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Chat GPT uses as much power as 17,000 homes. America is running out of power, propane can help.
Rand and Tom discuss AI tech booms insane energy demand. Propane Microgrids and how propane can help.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/07/ai-data-centers-power/
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-obscene-energy-demands-of-ai
https://cointelegraph.com/learn/bitcoin-halving-how-does-the-halving-cycle-work-and-why-does-it-matter
https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-uses-17-thousand-times-more-electricity-than-us-household-2024-3
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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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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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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.
Rand, Tom, and Boyd discuss propane safety in fire service.
Ebike fires in New York
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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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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-certifiedindustrial 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
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