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”.
Episodes
173 episodes
Winter Storm Fern: Energy Demand, Grid Stress, and Propane Solutions
This episode examines the energy impacts of Winter Storm Fern, including widespread power outages, natural gas supply disruptions, emergency electricity orders, and rising utility costs. Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt explain how propane provi...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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26:46
Energy Choice or Energy Confusion? Propane’s Role in a World on Edge
As global conflicts escalate and electricity demand surges from AI and data centers, energy reliability has never mattered more. In this episode, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt explore how international oil disruptions, nuclear power agreements, and...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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27:51
Cold Buses, Cheap Gas, and Bold Energy Predictions- New Years Episode
It’s the New Year’s episode of The State of Energy, and Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt are making bold predictions for 2026—from the Super Bowl and crypto to interest rates, electric school buses, AI threats, and where gas prices are ...
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26:08
Nuclear in Your Backyard, Propane in Your Stocking
What do propane pizza ovens, emissions rollbacks, nuclear power, and Santa Claus have in common? Apparently, a lot. In this festive episode of The State of Energy, Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark talk holiday propane gifts before diving into...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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24:35
Turkey, Propane, and Policy: A Thanksgiving Energy Reality Check
In this Thanksgiving episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt dive into the holiday spirit with propane-powered turkey tips, the dangers of deep-fryer disasters, and the surprising performance of propane air fryers. Th...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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24:50
Propane, Power, and Policy Featuring Michael Baker, Chief Legislative Officer, National Propane Gas Association
We question “zero emissions” labels, unpack Colorado’s coal-to-gas reality, and explore why propane often outperforms grid-charged EVs on lifecycle emissions. Michael Baker joins to decode the shutdown, Clean Cities funding, and how to keep ene...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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30:12
Montana’s 25% Propane Truck Rebate: Big Savings, Clean Energy
In this episode of The State of Energy, hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt mix humor with hard-hitting facts about clean energy, sports, and smart preparation for winter. The duo dives into Montana’s new DEQ rebate program that covers ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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24:58
Propane-powered touchdown: Scoring Big at the Parade of Homes
Football season is here, and The State of Energy is kicking things off with a propane-powered touchdown! Hosts Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association, dive into the grand opening of...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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25:00
Blackouts, Wildfires, and King of the Hill’s Propane Comeback
In this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt dive into a whirlwind of topics—from Hank Hill’s propane-fueled return on Hulu to real-world lessons from Utah’s wildfires and rolling blackouts. They break down h...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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24:42
EPA Rollback, DEF Drama, and the Propane Path to Cleaner Engines
In this episode of The State of Energy, Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark break down the EPA’s proposed rollback of the 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding and what it could mean for farmers, truckers, and fleets facing costly DEF s...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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24:59
America’s Back, Vegas Cabs, and the Propane Battery That Never Dies
In this episode of The State of Energy, Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark celebrate America’s post–4th of July spirit, from flag-filled streets to the fireworks fallout. They reveal why Las Vegas taxi fleets are racking up over 50 million clea...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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24:58
National Strategic Propane Reserve- Could the Gov plan have any value to consumers?
In this Independence Day episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt unpack everything from rain-soaked propane showcases in New Mexico to billion-dollar federal grants for low-emission transit. They break down the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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24:59
Watt the Heck? Why Propane Still Makes Sense
In this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand Dewitt ask the big, burning question: “Watt the heck is going on with energy policy?” From the push to electrify everything (including your toaster, your truck, and possibly your dog) t...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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25:35
Rockets, Renewables, and Real-World Solutions
In this episode of The State of Energy, hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt take listeners on a journey from outer space to backyards and boiler rooms. They break down the staggering environmental impact of Blue Origin’s rece...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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24:54
Protecting American Energy from State Overreach
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Reand DeWitt to discuss propane Autogas conversions, the water heater standard, and protecting American Energy from State Overreach.
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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25:51
Underground tank corrosion
The State of Energy talks with Matt Tredinnick and Kevin Jaffe with mopeka about underground tank corrosion and how to monitor your tank protection annodes
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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35:52
Clean the Air with Special Guest EV Auto Owner Alex Lawrence
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt with Special Guest EV Auto Owner Alex Lawrence.Alex spent his first 20 years in business as a self made entrepreneur that started, led and sold multiple companies. These ventures were b...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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27:22
Fracking pioneer Chris Wright confirmed as Energy Secretary
Fracking pioneer Chris Wright confirmed as Energy Secretaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9-QB6Zl78
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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25:00
Tom buys a Tesla... for research
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 h...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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32:28
Special Guest Robert Bryce: Energy Realism is Energy Humanism
The State of Energy hosts Tom Clark and Rand Dewit welcomes Robert Bryce to discuss Energy, Power, and Propane.https://robertbryce.com/
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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25:04
EPA approves California ban on gas cars
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 2035The State of Energy will buy an EV and report back each month, giving our audience real-wor...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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25:00
Top 5 Propane Christmas Gifts
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
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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24:53
The next Secretary of Energy Loves Propane
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/...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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24:55
Montana DEQ Grant pays 50% of new propane powered vehicle
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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25:04
One Billion Dollar Giveaway
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 mana...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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25:00