The first-ever Great Lakes Propane Convention is next week! We are looking forward to a convention packed with education and networking opportunities essential to the propane industry. Registered attendees will receive a “Know Before You Go” email with full details to prepare for next week, as well as a list of pre-registered attendees. Below are a few items to note.

Parking

Self-parking is available in the brick parking garage adjacent to the hotel. The rate for hotel guests is $20 per day. For non-hotel guests, rates range from $12-28. Valet parking is available at the JW main entrance. The rate for overnight guests is $25 per day. For non-hotel guests, rates range from $16-24.

Registration

Convention registration is located on the second level of the hotel and will be open as listed below:

• Monday, July 25: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 26: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 27: 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Attire

The suggested attire for the conference is business or resort casual. For Wednesday evening’s dinner, the suggested attire is business or business casual.

On-site registration is limited. If you are planning to attend and have not registered, please register as soon as possible, using the link below. If you have questions or need assistance, call 317.655.4444 or email ipga@kdafirm.com.

The IPGA Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The meeting will be part of the upcoming Great Lakes Propane Gas Convention. 

The links below contain the agendas for the Committee Meetings that will occur prior to the Board and Membership meeting which is scheduled for 9:15am. The Board and Membership Meeting Agenda is also linked below. 

If you have not already done so, be sure to register for the Great Lakes Propane Gas Convention. Click here to register.

The national and state campaigns launched July 1. Nationwide, the new TV commercial promoting the industry’s Energy for Everyone campaign is scheduled to run during NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series races July through mid-October. You'll also be able to see the advertisement during CBS Mornings and local morning shows through September.  

State campaigns are also off to a great start. Each state’s campaign is different, but we’re running display ads on hundreds of brand safe websites, streaming audio ads on Pandora and iHeart Radio, and video ads on YouTube and Connected TV platforms. The videos are on PERC’s YouTube page if you want to check them out or share them with friends. 

Social content will be available next week for industry members to use that compliments the campaign.  

NPGA requested the Federal Trade Commission use Full Fuel Cycle information on EnergyGuide labels.  The U.S. Department of Energy and the Federal Trade Commission implement EnergyGuide labels for commercial and residential appliances, like furnaces, water heaters, air-conditioners, refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, etc.  EnergyGuide labels are intended to educate consumers on the energy efficiency as well as immediate and long-term costs or payback of the appliances. 

The Full Fuel Cycle shows the energy loss from generation, transmission, and distribution. Generally speaking, electricity experiences a greater energy loss from the source of production through the site or location of use, compared to propane. If the Commission includes Full Fuel Cycle information on EnergyGuide labels, consumers will have accurate information on the well-to-wheel efficiency of propane compared to the generation process for electricity. 

NPGA was able to secure support in this request from the American Public Gas Association and the American Gas Association.  Demonstrating a united front among the fuel industries is that much more impactful to urge the Commission to incorporate Full Fuel Cycle analysis into EnergyGuide labels. NPGA’s next steps including additional discussions with the Commission on the data resources available to provide the Full Fuel Cycle information. Questions? Contact NPGA Vice President, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Sarah Reboli.

Last chance to register for the IPGA employee training. This training is for those employed in the propane industry or looking to obtain propane training certification. Consider registering to send your employees to this valuable training.

The remaining classes will be held in August in Fort Wayne. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to the start of each class.

Ms. Connie Womack has joined NPGA as Coordinator of Industry Affairs.  Ms. Womack is training for the daily management of ACE Services, which is growing exponentially to serve the propane industry as well as other members of the on-road community.  Ms. Womack’s daily management of ACE Services enables Ms. Andrea Pavon, Membership Coordinator, to travel to state and regional association meetings as well as non-propane industry seminars to present the advantages of ACE Services to assist companies get new drivers on the road. 

Ms. Womack joins NPGA after working at the United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for 17 years.  During her tenure, she acquired various skillsets including working across departments to manage information for consumers. Ms. Womack also worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assisting applicants who have been impacted by disasters and in need of assistance; performing intake and support to individuals from across the United States of America. 

Ms. Womack shared, “As I begin my new journey with The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), I am eager to consistently learn about propane and how we make use of it daily. I am also interested in learning how our customers must be in compliance to receive their full potential in order to be in operation. I know that safety is key and learning the various processes is of interest. I am excited as I continue this journey. I know that I will be able to continue honing my skills and learning something new from my leader and fellow team members.”  Questions? Contact Coordinator, Industry Affairs, Connie Womack.