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National Park Service to deploy autogas vehicles in green initiative
The National Park Service has partnered with the Department of Energy to roll out alternative fuel vehicles at five parks as part of the department's Clean Cities initiative. Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, Texas' San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park will deploy autogas-fueled vehicles in line with the partnership. "By advancing access to alternative fuel and fuel efficient vehicles, we are working to reduce our reliance on imported oil, increase our energy security and create jobs across the country," said Daniel Davidson, assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Read the government news release.     
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- Alt-fuel roadshow makes stop in Hall County, Ga.
The Georgia Public Service Commission-sponsored Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow made a stop in Hall County, Ga., showcasing vehicles that run on propane autogas, electricity and compressed natural gas. "I hope we can attract more alternative fuel research, development and fueling infrastructure to Georgia, and this event is designed to highlight the opportunities," said Commission Vice Chairman Chuck Eaton. AccessNorthGa.com (Gainesville, Ga.)
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- Going green through chemicals
World leaders gathering to find solutions to climate and sustainability problems should consider the chemical industry's role, industry leaders said. “We must focus on sustainable consumption as well as sustainable production, with a commitment to producing goods and services efficiently and consuming them differently," said Braskem CEO Carlos Fadigas. "In order to achieve that, it is crucial that each company puts sustainability as a core driver of its business strategy. More and more chemical companies are doing that." ICIS News (U.K.)
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- Report: Oil, gas producers in Texas could curb drilling
Concerns over weakening crude oil prices could prompt energy producers in Texas to reduce drilling, according to a report from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. Global economic concerns are affecting oil prices, economist Karr Ingham said. "Producers don't have a solid sense about where the bottom may be, and that is making them a bit gun-shy and, perhaps, trigger-happy to curtail exploration and development drilling," he said. FuelFix.com
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- EPA miscalculates methane emissions from fracking, Devon says
The Environmental Protection Agency is miscalculating methane emissions from wells drilled using hydraulic fracturing, Devon Energy said in submitted testimony for a Senate committee hearing Tuesday. "This overestimate has allowed EPA to justify the promulgation of new air standards for the natural gas industry. More important, we continue to see new policy research being based on a foundation of this bad data -- guaranteeing that the wrong conclusions are reached," according to scheduled testimony by Darren Smith, Devon's manager for environment, health and safety. The Hill/E2 Wire blog
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- Leadership lessons from West Point's push-up king
Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, says he learned to lead at West Point, where he remains the record-holder for the most push-ups in two minutes. Cannon aims to bring similar discipline, accountability and personal responsibility to his role as MBUSA's boss. "In the Army, they say when you see something that doesn't live up to a high standard and you don't say anything, you set a new standard," he explains. Fast Company online
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- How to fire people without being mean to them
Handing out pink slips isn't easy, and a badly handled sacking can tarnish your reputation and the morale of remaining workers, writes Margaret Heffernan. To avoid turning a dismissal into a downer, aim to treat your departing employee with dignity, kindness and respect. "Your ability to do so can hugely improve your standing in the business and actually raise morale," Heffernan writes. Inc. online
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Mowers (and $1,000 Incentive) the Topic for PERC's June 21 Webinar
Stay a step ahead of the competition by learning about propane-fueled mowers on June 21 during the Third Thursday webinar on Growing the Propane Commercial Mower Market. The webinar will cover the $1,000 incentive program from the Propane Education & Research Council for qualified buyers of a new propane-fueled mower. The one-hour event begins at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Register today.
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Call for Comment on Funding for Partnership with States Program
Members of the propane industry and the public are invited to comment on the following Propane Education & Research Council funding request: Docket 18135 -- 2012-2013 Partnership with States Program — $2.7 million. View the text of the docket. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on July 9, 2012. Comments can be sent by mail to PERC, Public Comment on Funding Request, 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20036; by fax to 202-452-9054; and by email to info@propanecouncil.org.
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