August 19, 2022
Summer Conference a Success!
The PPGA and WPGA Summer Conference was a huge success last week! The 2022 conference was held in Blaine, Washington. Nearly 150 members, sponsors and family members attended the three-day event. The conference was packed with education and networking opportunities essential to the propane industry. Highlights of the conference included:
  • Welcome Reception and Cornhole Tournament
  • Educational Sessions
  • NPGA Update
  • Seaside Banquet
  • Golf Outing and Wine Tasting
 
A big thank you to all the attendee and sponsors who made the conference a success this year!

Mark your calendars for next year’s conference, August 2-4, at Salishan Coastal Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon.
Preparing for Peak Demand Webinar: Sep 7
NPGA’s Propane Supply & Logistics Committee is hosting a webinar to share the latest information on propane inventories and logistics planning. Many propane industry members are navigating unclear conditions as we enter peak demand of winter weather. The Propane Supply & Logistics Committee invites the entire industry to participate, pose questions, and share insight on preparing for the 2022-2023 season. 

Preparing for Peak Demand 
September 7, 2022 | 11:00 am PT | Register Now! 
In Preparing for Peak Demand, PSL Committee Chair DD Alexander will open a presentation by RBN Energy on national inventories, export traffic, and production. Chair Alexander will facilitate questions by audience members as well as a discussion on planning practices from marketers and transportation operations. 

Questions? Contact NPGA’s Vice President of Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Sarah Reboli.
Budget Reconciliation Bill Signed into Law
The Senate and House have both passed a long-anticipated budget reconciliation bill, the Inflation Reduction Act. This sweeping legislation was a top priority for President Biden and Congressional Democrats and aims to combat climate change, lower health-care costs, raise taxes for large corporations, and reduce the federal deficit. The Senate approved this bill with a vote of 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote. The House of Representatives passed the legislation on a straight party line vote. The President signed the bill this Tuesday.

This comprehensive bill contains numerous provisions, including an extension of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and the Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit, as well as incentives for renewable propane production. While these incentives benefit the propane industry, this bill has many other provisions that favor electrification. One of the most concerning provisions is under section 50122, which establishes a High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program that provides rebates to homeowners to adopt electric appliances and equipment. NPGA is evaluating legislative, regulatory, and state advocacy options to combat the effects of this program.

NPGA developed a section-by-section overview (log-in required) of the relevant provisions of this legislation, which association members can access on the Legislative Affairs section of NPGA’s Member Dashboard.

If you have any additional questions, please reach Michael Baker, NPGA’s Vice President of Legislative Affairs.
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