The Tank Utility Portal will get a new user interface (UI) on Tuesday, August 15th. The revamped interface will make it easier for our users to access the most relevant data from monitored accounts. Functional, user-friendly views will help you analyze customer data more effectively, and flexible reporting capabilities will enable your team to make […]
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Increased Battery Life and More Timely Alerts
This summer we will push a configuration update to your devices that will improve alerting timeliness and extend battery life to 10+ years! The following default device settings will be updated: Devices will record tank level and check for alerts more often (every 4 hours) Produces more timely alerts More timely detection of rapid consumption […]
How to Efficiently Deliver to Temp Heat Accounts this Winter
December 21 is the official start of winter, and temporary heat is once again a necessity on construction jobsites across much of the country. Temporary heat enables projects to stay on schedule throughout the winter, which is especially important as developers face a backlog of projects heading into 2023. Heat keeps workers warm of course, […]
3 Reasons Tank Monitors Should be Part of Your Preparedness Plan
After active hurricane seasons in both 2020 and 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is yet again predicting an “above-average” 2022 hurricane season. This year NOAA predicts 14 to 21 named storms, including three to six major hurricanes. The official Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30, but hurricanes and severe […]
Tools to Keep in Your Maintenance Kit
After a busy heating season, the slower summer months are usually a good time to focus on equipment maintenance. As your techs head out to service furnaces, gas logs, generators, water heaters, and other propane appliances, don’t forget to make sure your tank monitors are in great shape as well. Whether you are planning a big […]
Using Tank Monitors to Manage Inventory this Winter
The US propane market is preparing for a possible “Armageddon” heading into the winter months, according to a recent article by Bloomberg. NPGA reports that propane spot prices have recently been at their highest levels since February 2014. This fall’s high prices are being attributed to low inventories resulting from increased global demand, relatively flat […]
2 Major Reasons to Consider Using Tank Monitors on New Customers
Many new customers view their first year of service with a new fuel supplier as a trial-run. They may be wondering, “Will my new supplier overcharge me?” “Are they responsive?” “Will they let me run out of gas?” It is crucial for your company to provide excellent service during this first year to keep the […]
1 Way Propane Marketers are Combatting the Tank Shortage and Rising Price of Steel in 2021
This post is an updated version of an older blog post from 2019. A perfect storm has been brewing in the global steel market. Strong demand has collided with supply shortages, causing the price of steel to reach an all-time high and inventory levels to plummet. Like other sectors of the economy, the propane industry […]
2 Ways to Make Propane Feel like a Monthly Utility for Homebuyers New to Delivered Fuels
Changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have led droves of Americans to flee cramped cities in search of more affordable and spacious homes in rural and suburban areas. The number of people who relocated from big cities to small and midsize metro areas rose 23% in 2020. And with record-low inventory and sky-high prices, […]
3 Ways the Pandemic has Worsened the Driver Shortage, and 3 Ways Tank Monitoring can Help
For years, industries across the board have been struggling to recruit truck drivers amidst a growing driver shortage. Factors such as an aging driver population, fewer drivers in the pipeline, and an under-representation of women and minorities in the field have made it increasingly difficult to hire and retain reliable drivers. This is especially true […]