The Six Customers Who Need A Tank Monitor Propane Pool Heater Propane Greenhouse Heater Propane Generator Second Home Owners Propane Refill Station Propane Restaurants After parsing through the usage and delivery history from thousands of tanks we monitor for our suppliers and consumers we have come up with our six most difficult to forecast propane customers. The first account in this series is the propane […]
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Technology Trends at PGANE 2016
Utilizing technology to run a more profitable propane business continues to be discussed at major trade shows in the Propane Industry. PGANE 2016 will be no different. The Technology Trends at PGANE 2016 will include using mobile devices to communicate with customers and placing remote monitors on customer tanks to ensure more efficient deliveries. These trends have the ability to increase […]
NPGA 2016: Where’s the after party?
The change in host city for this the NPGA 2016 Expo to Nashville is an exciting chance to get out and explore a new city. The city of Nashville spans over 500 miles, and is host to some of the best country music venues in the nation. The NPGA Expo isn’t the only big event […]
Best of Tech at NPGA New Product Showcase
Looking to find out about the latest tech in the industry? The NPGA New Product Showcase is the perfect place to find new-to-market products that can help run your business more effectively. We’re highlighting the most exciting new tech products that will be featured in the showcase this year. For a full list of products […]
State of the (Mobile) Market in Propane
Is there a (propane) app for that? Smartphones, tablets and other connected devices are nearly ubiquitous in our lives by now. In fact, there’s a 66% chance that you’re reading this article on your smartphone right now. However, there is a significant lag in response in many industries (propane and delivered fuels included) to either […]
New Smart-monitor at NPGA New Product Showcase 2016
Generac, a leading innovator in smart-monitoring solutions, will be debuting two new remote monitors and two software platforms at the 2016 NPGA expo. The NPGA expo is the propane industry’s largest event, with thousands of attendees each year. The 2016 expo will be held in Nashville Tennessee, at Music City Center, from April 8th through […]
Emerging Tech Trends at NPGA 2016
Enterprise-level technology has been revolutionizing industries across the world, and the propane industry is no exception. In an ever-changing and increasingly competitive marketplace, it’s important to stay on top of the latest tech, and learn how it can be leveraged to improve your business. Some of the biggest Tech Trends at NPGA 2016 are focused around […]
Consumption Reporting Beta Release
Consumption in the App! A few weeks ago we asked you to participate in a survey about our product, and the results are in! The most highly requested feature was “Consumption and Usage Data”. Thanks so much for your feedback – your input is guiding the future of Generac! We’ve launched a beta version of consumption reporting, and […]
Generac Announced as Cleantech Open Grand Prize Winner
Delivered-fuels smart-metering company, Generac, wins grand prize valued at $200,000 this week at global competition of 200 cleantech startups. SAN FRANCISCO – November 20, 2015 – Generac, a leading provider of metering infrastructure for delivered fuels, has been named as the Grand Prize winner of the 2015 Cleantech Open National Accelerator Program. The award – […]
Don’t Have a Turkey Disaster!
Fall is here and that means the leaves are changing, kids are back in school, and the holidays are approaching. It also means that the temperature is dropping rapidly! Before we know it we’ll be cranking up the heat and taking our coats and hats out of storage. Winter is approaching quickly, and you rely […]