September 27, 2021
In Brief
In this edition of the Monday Messenger, TPGA spotlights NPGA's upcoming Southeastern Convention & Expo and what they have in store for the industry at their upcoming showcase.

It's that time of year again, the Propane Council of Texas has kicked off its Duty to Warn Safety Mailing Program. Learn more about the program and how to access it in our second story of the day.

You know about PERC's and ProCOT's traditional duty to warn materials, but did you know about the comprehensive safety booklet developed by PERC for commercial and industrial customers? Learn more about the booklet and how you can get in this edition of the Messenger.

Also, learn more about when you can start seeing weekly propane price and supply updates from TPGA in our last snapshot of the day.

Also do not forget to check out our Quick Links for fast access to regulatory waivers, as well as the appliance rebates.
In this issue

  • In Brief
  • Southeastern Expo
  • Duty to Warn
  • Commercial & Industrial Propane Safety
  • Price & Supply Updates
  • Quick Links
2021 NPGA Southeastern Convention & International
Propane Expo
The 2021 NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo will take place in a couple of weeks, Monday, October 18 - Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

Check out products, learn business techniques, safety, and more at over 40 educational sessions or technical workshops.


EventSphere is NPGA’s official housing partner for the 2021 NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. The hotel cutoff date is October 8, 2021.
Duty to Warn Safety Mailing Program Open for Heating Season
For those of you who participate in the Propane Council of Texas' Duty to Warn Safety Mailing Program annually, it's been nearly a year since your last mailing went out. All of your Duty to Warn Anniversaries are during the heating season.

Marketers can sign anytime from now through December 3, 2021. You do not have to wait until your Duty to Warn anniversary. December 3, 2021 is the absolute last day, we can accept registrations and mailing lists and ensure your mailing gets out by the end of the year.

Registration is REQUIRED. Texas propane providers can register and upload their Texas propane customer lists on our dedicated Duty to Warn site.
New Propane Safety Booklet Available Duty to Warn for Commercial & Industrial Users
In addition to the traditional duty to warn materials, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has developed a safety booklet targeted at commercial and industrial propane customers.

The booklet is excellent for new customer packets for your commercial and industrial customers or just thorough safety information to supply your commercial and industrial clients.

The 39-page booklet covers:
• Propane Safety Basics
• If You Smell Gas
• Carbon Monoxide
• Equipment Safety
• Propane on the Jobsite: Tank Placement Temporary vs. Permanent
• Jobsite Propane Heater Safety
• Propane Cylinder Safety
• Other Safety Situations & Precautions

The safety booklet is available through Propane Service Corporation (PSC) in a bundle of 25 per pack. Order by contacting PSC at (800)392-0023 or hitting the below ORDER NOW button below. TPGA member discount will be applied when you log in. Log in before adding to your cart.
Winter Fuels Weekly
Stay tuned. Winter Fuels Price & Supply Updates from TPGA start next Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

The reports will include national, regional, and state wholesale and residential pricing as well as regional supply snapshots.
Quick Links
TEXAS HURRICANE NICHOLAS
HOURS OF SERVICE
WAIVER
FMCSA EMERGENCY
DECLARATION
HURRICANE IDA
PROPANE FURNACE & WATER HEATER REBATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR TEXANS
CDL MEDICAL CARD WAIVER
IN EFFECT FOR SOME EXPIRED CARDS UNTIL NOV 30TH