The State of Energy
Episodes
187 episodes
Denver Turns Off the Gas, say good by to Flame-Broiled Whopper
Could Denver’s building electrification rules mean the end of flame-broiled burgers and 1,800-degree steaks in new restaurants? Tom and Rand examine Denver’s restrictions on gas appliances, the growing strain on the electric grid, and what happ...
Propane’s $610 Million Transit Opportunity
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 do...
California’s EV Mandate Meets Reality
California’s aggressive EV mandates are facing new legal challenges, electricity rates are climbing, and America’s aging grid is being asked to power more than ever—from electric vehicles and heat pumps to massive new AI data centers.Tom...
No Power, No Problem
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 ...
The Voice of Propane: Inside LP Gas Magazine
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 coverin...
Fuel, Freedom, and the Future
On this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt recap Propane Days in Washington, D.C., where propane professionals met with congressional offices to talk about energy choice, LIHEAP, and propane’s role in ...
Fuel Prices, Data Centers & Propane’s Big Moment
On this episode of The State of Energy, Rand and Tom dive into the wild energy headlines—from Skinwalker Ranch and Utah’s proposed data center boom to rising gasoline and diesel prices. Tom shares his costly Memorial Day fuel adventure...
Data Is King: AI, Propane, and the Future of Propane Data
This week on The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt take on the fast-growing world of AI, data centers, and the energy demand that comes with them. From Utah’s proposed massive data center projects to the global movement of LPG t...
Best of Nashville Part 2
The State of Energy is live from Nashville for Best of Nashville: Part 2 at the NPGA Propane Expo!In this episode, Tom and Rand continue their conversations from the show floor with industry leaders covering propane technology, ag...
Best of Nashville Part 1
The State of Energy is live from Nashville at the NPGA Propane Expo!In this episode, Tom and Rand sit down with industry leaders to talk safety, training, compliance, technology, and advocacy across the propane industry.First, ...
Fuel Surcharges, Farm Relief, and the Propane Fix
This week on The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt break down rising fuel costs, the U.S. Postal Service adding fuel surcharges, new relief efforts for farmers, and why propane keeps showing up as the affordable, reliable Amer...
Energy Chaos and the Propane Advantage
This week on The State of Energy, Rand and Tom break down rising oil-market tensions, wild swings at the gas pump, and the growing cost of bad energy policy. From Iran-driven price volatility to Colorado’s water-heater me...
Hall of Fame Energy Talk: Robert Bryce on the Grid, Storms & the Future of Power
Welcome to a special Hall of Fame edition of The State of Energy, hosted by Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association in alliance with the Colorado Propane Gas Association.This episo...
Super Bowl Energy Myths, Bad Bunny to Bald Eagles
This week on The State of Energy, Ran DeWitt and Tom Clark go beyond the Super Bowl headlines to talk gas prices, power grids, wildlife impacts of renewables, and why propane remains one of the most reliable energy sources in Ameri...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...