National Propane Gas Association

National Propane Gas Association

Formation	1931 (1931) (as National Bottled Gas Association) Lisle, Illinois, U.S.
Founders	H. Emerson Thomas George Oberfell Mark Anton
Headquarters	Washington, D.C., U.S.
President	Stephen Kaminski
Chairman	Robert Barry
Website	npga.org

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is the national trade association representing the U.S. propane industry. NPGA’s membership includes small businesses and large corporations engaged in the retail marketing of propane gas and appliances, producers and wholesalers of propane equipment, manufacturers and distributors of propane gas appliances and equipment, fabricators of propane gas cylinders and tanks, and propane transporters. With more than 2,400 member companies in all 50 states and internationally, the association represents every segment of the propane industry. Publish a weekly report, The Bobtail.

NPGA’s mission is to advance safety and to increase the use of propane through sound public policy.

Strategic Goals

·        Advance safety throughout the propane industry

·        Achieve public policies that favor production, distribution, and increase the use of propane

·        Foster industry-wide cohesion through communication, learning, networking, and collaboration

NPGA’s roles and responsibilities

·        Provide strong advocacy at the state and federal level; Political Action Committee (PropanePAC)

·        Collaborate with federal agencies on regulatory issues to ensure compliance and safety in the industry

·        Educates stakeholders about what propane is and how it is a source of energy for the future

·        Hosts meetings to network, educate, and promote new equipment and services

·        Encourages industry leadership via boards services

·        Offer affinity programs and member benefits to save members time and money

·        Working with Federal Legislative Matters: Congress & White House

·        Develop uniform codes and standards

·        State/regional association engagement and advocacy support

·        Assist in the resolution of supply and logistics issues

NPGA’s Educational Outreach

·        Foundation scholarship fund – The Scholarship awarded $136,000 to 101 students in 2021. Scholarships can be used for vocational training, traditional college or technical school.

·        Annual Southeastern Expo hosts educational and technical sessions in subject matters related to the propane industry.

·        Industry awards

Workforce Development:

·        Administrative Compliance Experts (ACE) – the online training course assists the propane industry in complying with new federal regulations requiring entry-level driver training for commercial drivers to obtain their CDL and/or Hazmat endorsement.

·        Registered Apprenticeship Program – Working in conjunction with Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), NPGA sponsors a national program and works with propane business partners to provide future workforce.

·        Cite: Fueling the Future: Apprenticeships in Propane (pub 2021)

External links

• National Propane Gas Association