In a united effort, NPGA has joined forces with other trade associations and companies to file a federal lawsuit against the state of Washington. The legal action comes in response to the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) implementing amendments to the state code that would require using heat pumps for space and water heating… Continue reading NPGA Joins Lawsuit Against Washington State’s Heat Pump Mandate
Recently, the Vermont Legislature achieved a significant milestone by overriding Governor Scott’s veto of S.5, also known as the Affordable Heat Act. This bill, aimed at promoting affordable and clean heating solutions, tasks the public utility commission with developing a clean heat standard. The objective is to discourage traditional fossil fuel-based heating sources, such as… Continue reading Vermont Legislature Overrides Veto, Propane Industry Continues Battle for Fairness
Exciting news is brewing in the propane industry as United Energy Trading and Superior Fuel join forces in a groundbreaking throughput agreement. The partnership centers around a cutting-edge terminal constructed in 2021, catering to customers in northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Boasting four colossal 80,000-gallon propane storage tanks and ample track capacity, this state-of-the-art facility… Continue reading United Energy Trading and Superior Fuel Collaborate to Fuel Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently rejected the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) request for a five-year special exemption to federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, which resulted in a setback. This denial, received in September 2022, prompted NPGA to reassess its approach and explore alternative solutions. The discussions between FMCSA and NPGA revolved around… Continue reading NPGA Explores Alternatives Following FMCSA’s Denial of Hours-of-Service Exemption
