The State of Energy

Send us a textIn 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/alttechTune in and fuel your mind with energy that works.

Send us a textThe 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.  

Send us a textThe State of Energy talks with Matt Tredinnick and Kevin Jaffe with mopeka about underground tank corrosion and how to monitor your tank protection annodes 

Send us a textThe State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt with Special Guest EV Auto Owner Alex Lawrence.Alex spent his first 20 years in business as a self made entrepreneur that started, led and sold multiple companies. These ventures were built across software, consumer Internet, commercial real estate, venture capital and franchising. Alex raised over $25MM in capital and had one partnership reach #34 on the Inc. 500 list. Five years ago Alex left the world of entrepreneurship to join Weber State University full-time as Vice Provost. Alex worked on a number or projects at Weber State including Startup Ogden, Technology Commercialization and the WSU Research Foundation. In July, Alex joined the Professional Sales program as a full-time faculty member, specializing in Internet Sales, Internet Technology and Social Media Sales. Alex has a BS from the University of Utah, an MBA from Weber State and holds a PhD from Oklahoma State University (PhD, Business).You can see Alex regularly appearing on KSL Channel 5 as their technology expert.  Alex is a highly sought after investor, mentor, speaker, author and teacher.  He is married with two little girls and enjoys the outdoors of Utah, including golfing and fly-fishing.https://www.evauto.com/https://propane.com/for-my-business/fleet-vehicles/https://air.utah.gov/altfuel/index.php

Send us a textFracking pioneer Chris Wright confirmed as Energy Secretaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9-QB6Zl78https://nypost.com/2025/02/03/us-news/fracking-pioneer-chris-wright-confirmed-as-trumps-energy-secretary/https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2025/02/05/why-the-energy-crisis-demands-an-all-of-the-above-approach-and-where-renewable-propane-fits-the-picture/https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/ford-loses-another-51b-on-evs-a-question

Send us a textThe Rocky Mountain Propane Association (RMPA) announced the renewal of the home builder incentive program, offering up to $1,500 per home for installing propane appliances, effective March 1. Last year, the program distributed $2 million. The hosts emphasized propane's cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits, particularly in areas with dirty electricity. They also discussed the challenges of building a propane-powered home, including dealing with homeowners associations and the efficiency of propane appliances. Additionally, they highlighted President Trump's executive orders aimed at reducing costs associated with climate policies and leveling the playing field for energy sources, including the removal of electric vehicle mandates.

Send us a textThe State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand Dewit welcomes Robert Bryce to discuss Energy, Power, and Propane.https://robertbryce.com/https://robertbryce.substack.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JuiceTheSeries

Send us a textThe State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss energy in the news. The EPA has approved California's ban on gas-powered vehicles by 2035The State of Energy will buy an EV and report back each month, giving our audience real-world insight into EV ownership. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/epa-approves-california-plan-to-ban-gas-only-cars-starting-in-2035-.html

Send us a textThe State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt talk about the California ban on disposable propane tanks and how you can get a refillable 1lb propane tank. And the top 5 propane gifts for Christmas 

Send us a textThe State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the next Energy Secretary and why he loves propane. https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/chris-wright-an-unapologetic-energy

Send us a textMontana 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/ 

Send us a textOne 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/cleanschoolbushttps://propane.com/pcrp/https://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/Sponsored by Mopeka https://mopeka.com/mopeka-cathodic-sentinel/

Send us a textThe State of Energy dives into recent events, including the recent hurricanes, port strikes, and Tech schools propane education programshttps://cloudinary.propane.com/images/v1637260326/website-media/21PERC0565_9014-NL-21_Weather-Safety-Top-10_Winter-Storms_LR/21PERC0565_9014-NL-21_Weather-Safety-Top-10_Winter-Storms_LR.pdf?_i=AA https://cloudinary.propane.com/images/v1724258733/website-media/TSGP-Brochure-2025-1/TSGP-Brochure-2025-1.pdf?_i=AA https://www.davistech.edu/programs/heating-and-air-conditioning/course-details?pk=242&pn=Heating%20and%20Air%20Conditioning&school=Construction 

Send us a textZions 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.What do you think a 25 year old electric buss would look like compared to a 25 year old propane bus? 

Send us a textThe State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the American Lung Association State of the Air Report 2024. Learn how propane use can clean up the air in your community.

Send us a Text Message.The State of Energy welcomes back Steve Goreham author of the Green Breakdown.Sponsored by One-tank.com

Send us a Text Message.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.htmlhttps://manhattan.institute/article/green-hydrogen-a-multibillion-dollar-energy-boondoggle?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzIK1BhAuEiwAHQmU3twavql1UeC1K1NlvrmKUJ9sh5HgUXkI0aPNhsHUF2TPnbeH5Vw17RoCjcoQAvD_BwE

Send us a Text Message.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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Send us a Text Message.The State of Energy at the 74th Annual Western Propane Trade Show and Convention.Interviews with- Matt Tredinnick Chief Marketing Officer- MopekaKevin Jaffe Chief Operating Officer - Mopeka Michael Baker Chief Legislative Officer - NPGAJosh Budworth Vice President Business Development - Alliance AutoGasJeff Anderson- Kohler Energy 

Send us a Text Message.Forecast group predicts busiest hurricane season on record with 33 storms

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/Crying Indian you tube 

The epa has release its final rules for 2027 Model year diesel emissions. Ford cuts Lighting production by 2/3Will propane save the day again?https://fortune.com/2024/03/29/ford-f150-lightning-ev-michigan-sales-cuts-production-epa-emissions-rule-hybrids/https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2024/03/29/epa-rolls-worlds-toughest-emission

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-aihttps://cointelegraph.com/learn/bitcoin-halving-how-does-the-halving-cycle-work-and-why-does-it-matterhttps://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-uses-17-thousand-times-more-electricity-than-us-household-2024-3https://www.mainspringenergy.com/solutions/utility/https://www.2g-energy.com/products/propane

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.htmlhttps://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-launches-updated-comprehensive-climate-action-plan-reduce-greenhouse-gashttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-proterra-claim-1.7112611

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. https://www.worldliquidgas.org/

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.https://www.stevegoreham.com/

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  https://news.yahoo.com/electric-bikes-start-record-number-203832823.html#:~:text=According%20to%20figures%20released%20by,200%20per%20cent%20in%202023.

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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 followingincentives:$300/liter of displacement for pumping applications and up to $3,000 for certifieddual 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 heatingsystems used in agricultural production operations are eligible for an incentive of$2000. The system must either be installed in new construction or as a conversionfrom another power source. Propane-Powered Poultry, Swine, & Greenhouse Heating Systems – Newpoultry, 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 anentire system installation. The complete heating system must either be installed innew construction or as a conversion from another power source.  Propane-Powered Flame Weed Control – New tractor pulled flame weedcontrol systems are eligible for an incentive of $1500. New push type flameweed 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-electrificationhttps://flowcharts.llnl.gov/commodities/energyhttps://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/leave-the-world-behind-release-date-photos

California is short 68 Billion- feat Colin Sueyres WPGA CEO.Teacher wages or electric school buses?  What will California cut from the budget to make ends meet? Colin describes the California shortfall and the impacts to clean energy. Propane can help 

Tom and Rand discuss energy security. Propane can provide energy security for your family, business, farm and your community.

Tom and Rand recap this month's visits to Roush Clean Tech, the NPGA meeting in Louisville, and the PERC Advisory meeting in Providence.https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43546970/new-strict-epa-mpg-rules-for-2027-2032-vehicles/https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/our-10-year-utilities-forecast-renewable-energy-triple-by-2032https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/19/greta-thunberg-joins-second-climate-protest-in-london-this-weekhttps://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-oil-gas-the-north-face-award/

"Propane Hero" Ruby's Inn @ Bryce Canyon National Park https://hydronicshub.com/historic-rubys-inn-resort-honored-with-national-award-for-its-environmental-impacthttps://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/article/21271416/more-fleets-finding-alt-fuel-success-with-propane-autogas

Interview with NPGA Steve Kaminski @ RMPA Fall ConferenceSecond Nobel Prize Winner Signs Letter With 1,600 Scientists Declaring Climate ‘Emergency' A Myth

The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss a breakthrough in technology to produce renewable propane from carbon dioxide.  A paper recently published in Nature Energy based on pioneering research done at Illinois Institute of Technology reveals a promising breakthrough in green energy: an electrolyzer device capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable.As the United States races toward its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, innovative methods to reduce the significant carbon dioxide emissions from electric power and industrial sectors are critical. Mohammad Asadi, assistant professor of chemical engineering at Illinois Tech, spearheaded this groundbreaking research. “Making renewable chemical manufacturing is really important,” says Asadi. “It's the best way to close the carbon cycle without losing the chemicals we currently use daily.”https://www.iit.edu/news/illinois-tech-engineer-spearheads-research-leading-groundbreaking-green-propane-production-method

Electric bus manufacturer that Zions National Park was testing files bankruptcy.Zions still don't have EVs, and the propane buses are getting old. Let's get Zions to replace the buses with new Propane buses and clean the air.  https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/09/what-led-to-ev-darling-proterras-bankruptcy/Check out document Page 43 pdf page 53 of the study from NREL that shows EV Test Bus produces more SOX and NOX than 24-year-old propane bus https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/78012.pdf

Record heat has air conditioners at their max.Las Vegas residents see $700 power bills.National Energy Assistance Directors Association Says Power bill up 11.7% this summer    Credit cards and carbon footprints Qualpay is our guests on the State of Energyhttps://www.qualpay.com/

Independence Day Fireworks Emissions  https://www.iqair.com/us/newsroom/no-fireworks-July-4https://8billiontrees.com/carbon-offsets-credits/carbon-footprint-of-fireworks/#:~:text=Fireworks%20are%20significant%20carbon%20emitters,gas%2Dengine%20vehicles%20every%20yearhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/p52-rv-fire-safety-101.htm#:~:text=Never%20leave%20appliances%20that%20are,(like%20in%20storage%20spaces)https://smprobotics.com/products_autonomous_ugv/mosquito-control-robot/https://www.mosquitomagnet.com/store/mosquito-magnet-traphttps://propanemosquitotraps.com/blue-rhino-skeetervac-review/https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4011517-these-areas-of-the-us-are-at-risk-of-blackouts-this-summer/

The State of Energy featuring  LPGas Magazines Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson and Publisher Biran Kanaba. Discussions on industry accomplishments and challengeshttps://www.lpgasmagazine.com/lp-gas-growth-summit/https://www.mopekaiot.com/

WYOMING — Rocky Mountain Power has submitted an application to increase rates starting Jan. 1, 2024. In the application, it states, “Please find enclosed for filing Rocky Mountain Power's (the “Company”) application for authority to increase Wyoming retail rates by approximately $140.2 million per year or 21.6 percent on average.”Monthly U.S. propane exports in March 2023 reach a record highLPG Market Projected to Reach USD 153.8 Billion by 2032, at a 4.50% CAGR – Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)Rocky Mountain Power proposes a 21.6% rate increaseEPA's “Good Neighbor” Rule Increases the Cost of Electricity for ConsumersSeven Ways Propane Supports Clean AirToday 770 million people live without access to electricityReducing Smog in Downwind States: EPA Finalizes "Good Neighbor Plan"

Jim Bridger Coal Power Plant https://www.gem.wiki/Jim_Bridger_Steam_PlantSponsored by https://www.mopekaiot.com/

Anti-air conditioner regulations push AC and heat pump costs higher.Propane, as a refrigerant can reduce global temperatures by 3 degrees  There are expected to be 3.7 billion air conditioners in operation by 2050. Using propane as the refrigerant could prevent a significant amount of climate warming by the end of the century https://www.newscientist.com/article/2333798-using-propane-in-air-conditioners-could-prevent-0-1c-of-warming/https://prospect.org/environment/hank-hill-solution-to-climate-change/https://time.com/6242545/high-energy-bills/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/03/new-york-renewable-energy-public-utilitieshttps://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/architectural-detail/beach-resorts-chp-system-proves-its-worth-during-hurricanehttps://www.foxnews.com/opinion/bidens-cold-war-anti-air-conditioner-regulations-keep-piling-up

While the world carries on about electrification as THE solution for climate change, America is missing a prime opportunity to transition medium-duty fleets using an American-made fuel that is readily available and abundant in supply. Would it surprise you to learn there is enough surplus propane in the United States – 20 billion gallons to be exact – to convert at least half of the country's medium-duty vehicles from diesel to propane? This would reduce carbon emissions by 21 million metric tons, which is equivalent to taking 4.5 million cars off the road every year.https://reason.com/2022/11/02/driving-electric-cars-produces-little-carbon-making-the-batteries-produces-a-lot/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/fords-electric-vehicle-unit-losing-billions-as-company-invests-in-new-technologyhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-unveils-toughest-ever-car-emissions-rules-bid-force-electric-vehicle-purchasesHappy Birthday @Bigballergashauler 

Camelina has emerged as the crop feedstock of choice for renewable propane https://susoils.com/EPA places new ozone restrictions in Utah; Cox calls it 'incredibly reckless'https://www.ksl.com/article/50601678/epa-places-new-ozone-restrictions-in-utah-cox-calls-it-incredibly-recklessUS approves California plan requiring half of heavy duty trucks be EV by 2035https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-allow-california-require-half-all-trucks-be-electric-by-2035-nyt-2023-03-31/As an alternative to gasoline and diesel, propane vehicles produce less greenhouse gases and harmful air pollutants. Thirty billion gallons of propane are produced domestically in the United States, with 20 billion gallons being exported each year. Its price is not subject to shocks connected to global supply and demand. This results in more stable prices over the long run, among other operational benefits. Therefore, propane vehicle operators can secure long-term fuel contracts at fixed costs.https://www.cummins.com/news/2023/02/13/what-markets-and-commercial-vehicle-applications-are-well-suited-propaneUS Power Plant Firm Goes Bankrupt After Winter Storm Penaltieshttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-power-plant-firm-goes-215927545.html

The DOT announces the opportunity for states and local governments to apply for 1.22 billion for the 2023 Low/no emissions grant program. 25% or approximately 300 million is set aside for low emissions vehicles other than electric. This program is for states, local, and tribal governmental authorities that operate fixed-route bus services. The program will provide up to 85% of the purchase price for a propane-powered shuttle or bus and up to 90% of the refueling infrastructure. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/27/2023-01654/fy-2023-competitive-funding-opportunity-low-or-no-emission-grant-program-and-the-grants-for-buseshttps://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2021/02/federal-funding-obtained-replace-zion-national-parks-shuttle-fleetBlue Castle Project. The Nuclear power plant, proposed in the desert of eastern Utah, would require 55,000-acre feet of water from the green river that feeds the drought-ridden colorado river system that supplies Glen canyon and Hover hydro dams. Sixteen years in the planning, costs have rose from 3 billion to 30+ billion.This project shows how long nuclear power plants take to go from concept to producing power. This plant could have been open in the next 10 to 15 years but with the financial and water woes, this facility will most likely never produce a drop of clean energy.   https://bluecastleproject.com/news.phphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Castle_Project#:~:text=The%20Blue%20Castle%20Project%20is,Holdings%20(BCH)%20in%202009.

Propane Supply is at the top of the 5-year average.Propane retail prices average 6% lower than this time last year.50 million US homes use propane for heating, cooking, hot water, back up and prime electricity production.Propane is abundant, with 54% of US production exported.Today's propane is cleaner than electricity from the grid. Renewable propane is available now and will make propane even cleaner as we add more to the supply chain. Propane is here for now and here for tomorrow and another 100 years,Propane powers the United States economy with clean American energy for everyone. https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/weekly/propane.phphttps://propane.com/about/incentive-programs/propane-farm-incentive-program/https://www.eenews.net/articles/why-wyoming-wont-build-bidens-ev-chargers/https://jalopnik.com/driving-100-miles-in-an-ev-is-now-more-expensive-than-i-1850031874https://www.sierraclub.org/redwood/blog/2021/01/understanding-us-energy-needshttps://pioneer-emobility.com/

US Magnesium contributes up to 25% of Wasatch Front pollution.Why aren't we looking at more hydropower?"Hydropower is already a major source of power globally—it's the largest source of renewable electricity and one of the fastest growing—but there are limited places to build hydropower, and large dams carry a number of social and environmental concerns."https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/1/26/23572960/wasatch-front-inversions-caused-by-magnesium-planthttps://www.chronline.com/stories/higher-gas-prices-or-a-better-future-inslee-backed-climate-laws-effective-today,306200https://climate.mit.edu/ask-mit/why-arent-we-looking-more-hydropower

Okay, not really. Wyoming makes some noise by proposing a resolution to "Phase out EV Sales by 2035" as a tongue-in-cheek statement to get your attention to how important Wyoming is for oil, gas, coal, and, oh yeah, all the energy that it takes to create electricity to charge your EV and cook on electric stoves.Perhaps this resolution was in response to news outlets trying to portray a gas stove ban by the CPSCStatement by CPSC - Over the past several days, there has been a lot of attention paid to gas stove emissions and to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Research indicates that emissions from gas stoves can be hazardous, and the CPSC is looking for ways to reduce related indoor air quality hazards. But to be clear, I am not looking to ban gas stoves and the CPSC has no proceeding to do so. CPSC is researching gas emissions in stoves and exploring new ways to address health risks. CPSC also is actively engaged in strengthening voluntary safety standards for gas stoves. And later this spring, we will be asking the public to provide us with information about gas stove emissions and potential solutions for reducing any associated risks. This is part of our product safety mission – learning about hazards and working to make products safer. Fun facts about gas stoves- 3 Billion people worldwide do not have access to clean cooking with gas stoves. These 3 billion people use wood, charcoal, and dung. That's right, over 2 billion people cook and heat water with dung. According to a review article by Goldemberg et al. (2018), the current state of scientific understanding indicates that the health impact resulting from direct exposure to smoke from biomass cooking leads to about 2.2–3.8 million excess deaths per year, accounting for about 3.9%–6.4% of global mortality. WHO reports Exposure to smoke from cooking fires causes 3.8 million premature deaths each year, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. Residential use of US natural gas consumption accounts for 15% of total Nat gas, and only 7% of the residential use is for cooking. If the US bans gas stoves, the 3 billion people worldwide who would love access to gas stoves will be further suppressed by reducing access to affordable,  gas stoves. Propane provides the world with affordable, clean energy. Don't let anyone take that choice from you.     https://www.engadget.com/wyoming-wants-to-phase-out-sales-of-new-e-vs-by-2035-200704042.htmlhttps://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/14/joe-biden-gas-stoves-00077944https://www.multiconsultgroup.com/assets/LPG-for-Cooking-in-Developing-Countries_Report-by-Multiconsult.pdf

Propane Rejection at natural gas plants at natural gas trades at $26 per mm btu at Opal WY Hub and peaked at above $50!. Natural gas producers leave propane high and dry as the stop making propane because it's more profitable to leave it in the Nat gas stream. EIA-  In Wyoming, prices rose at two major hubs which are key sources of supply for the West Coast: at the Opal Hub, the price increased $26.41 from $26.37/MMBtu last Wednesday to $52.78/MMBtu yesterday, and the price at the Cheyenne Hub in southeast Wyoming rose $29.15 from $5.73/MMBtu last Wednesday to $34.88/MMBtu yesterday.https://www.eia.gov/naturalgas/weekly/#tabs-prices-2https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/wsc-msc-ssc-esc-regional-emergency-declaration-no-2022-016-heating-fuelhttps://governor.utah.gov/executive-orders/https://governor.wyo.gov/state-government/executive-orders

Rinnai's Energy Sales Director, Kevin Morgan joins the State of Energy. Heat Pump Helpers and Turduckens.Kevin is an expert on heating and hot water. Rinnai's heat pump helper will save you money and reduce emissions.  https://www.rinnai.us/https://ieefa.org/articles/washington-state-moves-require-heat-pumps-new-residential-construction