Linc Energy Blog

It is no wonder that the energy industry receives black marks in the media. The irony is we’re our own worst enemy.

Tags: Energy industry, oil and gas, energy independence, energy independence movement

Property managers have been challenged over time to recover utility costs from their tenants. Unless the building or facility has a way of measuring each tenant’s natural gas consumption there is no incentive for tenants to conserve energy. Typically, property owners respond by increasing rents but natural gas submetering is offering a reasonable alternative.

Tags: submetering, recover utility costs, energy conservation

The American Water Works Association is celebrating “Drinking Water Week 2012” which encourages water professionals and communities to recognize the importance of water in our daily lives. Denver Water also recently declared that the Denver area is in a Stage 1 Drought. As a manufacturers’ agent and distributor of Carlon Water Meters I wanted to support the AWWA’s agenda by sharing an experience when I realized I had taken water for granted.

Tags: water meters, water conservation

A new addition to the Linc Energy Systems product line is the PMD Pressure Monitoring Device which is portable and designed to beef up utility workers’ safety measures in the field.

Tags: utility crew safety, pressure monitor

Trenton, the manufacturer of Wax-Tape, a corrosion prevention system which provides long lasting protection for above and belowground pipelines, is expanding their product line. The long time manufacturer of the petroleum based tape is providing an alternative to those who prefer using liquid epoxy coating.

Tags: corrosion prevention, corrosion control, fbe pipeline coating, liquid epoxy coating

We did it again! For the second consecutive year Linc Energy Systems has received the 2012 Best Manufacturers’ Agent and Representative Award for Wheat Ridge by the USCA.

Tags: Manufacturers' Representatives, Manufacturers Agents & Representatives

The American Society of Safety Engineers ASSE Safety 2012 Exposition is being held in Denver, Colorado June 3-6 at the Colorado Convention Center.

Tags: safety

Whether you call it giving back, acts of kindness or pay it forward, at Linc Energy Systems we honor our employees for their thoughtful, selfless acts. Today I honor Zee Schultz.

Tags: giving back

The Four Corners Oil and Gas Conference is being held in Farmington, New Mexico, May 9-10.

Tags: natural gas industry, oil and gas

April is National Safe Digging Month. With spring’s arrival comes a host of outside digging projects making this the perfect time to list safe digging tips and practices. If you’re planning an excavation project, whether you’re a contractor or homeowner, consider the following:

Tags: safe digging, 811, call before you dig

While U.S. dependence on foreign oil is declining, is it quick enough? Affordable fossil fuels are gone, alternative fuels are not ready to meet our demands. What’s next?

Tags: oil independence, fossil fuels, alternative fuels, energy independence movement

Have a clogged sewer line? Do you need to clear your sewer pipe? Consider calling your local gas company to know what’s blocking your line before you clear it.

Tags: clogged sewer line, smell natural gas, gas leak, gas explosion

April is National Safe Digging Month. In fact this is the fifth year we’ve celebrated "call 811," and since 2007 there has been nearly a 31% drop in excavation accidents.

Tags: 811, 811 pipeline damage prevention, damage prevention, call before you dig

Yes, it’s in my blood, the oil and gas industry that is. I’m in it for the count. Are you?

Tags: energy independence movement, environment, natural gas, oil

Trenton Corporation, the manufacturer of corrosion prevention systems is introducing a new wax-tape coating which offers corrosion protection of metal pipe and irregular shaped fixtures in higher temperature applications.

Tags: corrosion control, anti-corrosion, corrosion prevention

By locating underground metal joints and fittings in cast iron or steel pipelines we can significantly reduce excavation area which decreases costs associated with remediation and repair.

Tags: underground utilities, underground pipelines, locate metal joints, locating utilities

As we approach the extended deadline to report greenhouse gas emissions, some operations requiring flare gas measurement are choosing thermal mass flow meters and enduring some inconvenience but saving a small fortune on each installation.

Tags: flare gas measurement, flare gas, Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule

While the expression “In like a lion and out like a lamb” normally refers to March weather, it’s also symbolic of my career path as a young professional venturing into the business world, and growing into the entrepreneur I am today.

Tags: women business owner, business

Itron is the manufacturer of industrial, commercial and residential natural gas meters and regulators. Itron US Gas is located in Owenton, Kentucky. If you’re unfamiliar with the trade name Itron, over the years these products have been marketed under the names: Actaris, Schlumberger and even Sprague. Linc Energy has represented Itron, Actaris and Schlumberger since 1992, and currently is a stocking distributor for the states of: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana, western North Dakota, western South Dakota, western Nebraska, western Kansas and New Mexico.

Tags: positive displacement meters, natural gas meters, regulators, gas measurement, meters

Linc Energy is a manufacturers’ representative and stocking distributor for Trenton corrosion prevention systems commonly used in oil and natural gas pipelines. The Michigan based company has manufactured wax-based anticorrosion protective systems since 1949. All over the world, Trenton Corporation products have been used to protect thousands of miles of pipelines.

Tags: pipeline corrosion, corrosion control, anti-corrosion, corrosion prevention