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”.

The State of Energy is a business podcast hosted by Rocky Mountain Propane Association, with 188 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rocky Mountain Propane Association hosts The State of Energy, a business show with 188 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Up to $7,500 Per Vehicle: The Propane Autogas Incentive

  Sep 25, 202627 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail Could your fleet save money by switching to propane? Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt break down the propane autogas incentive discussed in this episode: up to $7,500 per vehicle for as many as five qualifying private fleet vehicles, plus up to $10,000 for refueling site preparation. They also discuss a reported 5,000-gallon diesel spill at a New Jersey data center and what it reveals about backup power choices. Then it’s on to possible El Niño weather, winter propane prep, National Propane Day, and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Find more at thestateofenergy.com

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  Episode #17

  The $6 Diesel Squeeze: Propane to the Rescue

  Sep 18, 202627 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail When diesel gets expensive, everyone pays—even if you’ve never filled a diesel tank. On this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss how fuel costs ripple through trucking, farming, and the grocery aisle. They also explore Europe’s natural gas challenges and what growing demand for American energy exports could mean for U.S. utility bills. Could propane help protect your bottom line? Tom and Rand cover fleet-conversion incentives, on-site refueling, agricultural applications, and home energy options. Plus, Tom shares his experience driving a propane-powered Ford F-250. Presented by METSA Tanks.

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  Episode #15

  Propane’s $610 Million Transit Opportunity

  Aug 21, 202627 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail A major federal funding opportunity could put more propane-powered buses on America’s roads. Tom and Rand discuss who qualifies, why propane can outperform costly battery-electric options, and how communities can stretch their transportation dollars further. Plus, propane-powered data centers, winter supply planning, crop drying and National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. https://www.transit.dot.gov/notices-funding/fy-2026-notice-funding-opportunity-grants-buses-and-bus-facilities-infrastructure#Eligibility

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  Episode #13

  No Power, No Problem

  Jul 17, 202625 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail As wildfires spread across the West and power outages become longer and more frequent, how prepared are you when the lights go out? In this episode of The State of Energy , Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss the growing challenges facing America's electric grid, the Department of Energy's warnings about future reliability, and why backup power is becoming an essential part of home and business preparedness. They also cover wildfire safety around propane systems, practical tips for protecting your property, and how propane-powered generators provide dependable, long-lasting energy when the grid can't. Whether you live in the city, own a mountain cabin, or simply want peace of mind during the next outage, this episode explains why energy resilience matters—and why propane continues to be one of the most reliable backup energy solutions available.

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  Episode #12

  The Voice of Propane: Inside LP Gas Magazine

  Jun 24, 202627 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail The State of Energy , Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt sit down with Brian Richeson, editor-in-chief of LP Gas Magazine, and Chris Markham, managing editor , for a fun and insightful conversation about the publication that has been covering the propane industry since 1941. The episode covers the history of LP Gas Magazine, the value of print in a digital world, the next generation entering the propane industry, Propane Days in Washington, D.C., the LP Gas Hall of Fame, power generation, AI, and where the industry may be headed next.

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