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Washington State Voters Uphold Energy Choice, Rejecting Anti-Gas Policies

On November 5, Washington state voters decisively passed Citizen Ballot Initiative No. 2066, marking a significant victory for energy choice. The initiative, supported by a coalition including the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), prevents the state from banning or limiting natural gas and propane usage in residential and commercial buildings. This outcome empowers consumers to… Continue reading

Save the Date: NPGA Winter Board Meeting Set for February 3-5, 2025

As the propane industry navigates another busy year, it’s important for professionals and business leaders to come together and discuss the future of the industry. The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) Winter Board Meeting is an excellent opportunity for stakeholders in the propane sector to connect, share insights, and address both the challenges and opportunities… Continue reading

October Marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an initiative designed to highlight the importance of protecting digital data and systems against cyber threats. For businesses in the propane industry, it’s a timely reminder to evaluate their cybersecurity measures and ensure that sensitive information remains secure. Why Cybersecurity Matters for Businesses The propane industry, like many… Continue reading

NPGA-EIA Collaboration: Paving the Way for Propane Industry Transparency

For the past ten years, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) have joined forces in a relentless pursuit of transparency within the propane industry. This collaborative effort sought to address critical challenges, including determining the precise volume of market-ready propane, navigating complexities from propylene/propane classification, and overcoming data collection… Continue reading NPGA-EIA Collaboration: Paving the Way for Propane Industry Transparency

Propane Industry Unites to Fuel the Future: Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Opportunities

Propane business owners and industry leaders convened in Washington, D.C. in early June for the highly anticipated National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) summer board of directors’ meeting and annual Propane Days event. Each year, this gathering serves as a platform for important updates and collective efforts to promote the financial and environmental advantages of propane… Continue reading

Propane Industry Adapts to FMCSA Regulations with ACE Services for Driver Training

Regulations governing entry-level driver training went into effect last year on February 7, 2022, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Candidates for a Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) must adhere to these rules. The Administrative Compliance… Continue reading

DRIVE Safe Integrity Act Aims to Address Truck Driver Shortage

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is closely monitoring the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act, a recently introduced bill to address the national truck driver shortage. U.S. Reps introduced the bill. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas). It aims to eliminate the legal restrictions that keep drivers between 18 and 20 from working as interstate… Continue reading