The State of Energy
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”.
Tom buys a Tesla... for research
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The 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...
Special Guest Robert Bryce: Energy Realism is Energy Humanism
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The 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
EPA approves California ban on gas cars
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The 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 2035
The 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
Top 5 Propane Christmas Gifts
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The 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
The next Secretary of Energy Loves Propane
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The 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
Montana DEQ Grant pays 50% of new propane powered vehicle
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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/
One Billion Dollar Giveaway
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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
https://propane.com/pcrp/
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Storms, Strikes and Schools
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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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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
Zions National Park transitions to Coal Powered Buses giving up Clean Propane Buses
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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 sur...
State of the Air
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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.
Learn how propane use can clean up the air in your community.