January 3, 2023

In Brief

In this edition of the Tuesday Telegraph, the Texas Propane Gas Association wanted to alert you that the FMCSA Hours Waiver that includes Texas is expiring soon.


In our second story of the morning, TPGA highlights all the ways we can and will be helping you in 2023 by keeping you in the know on everything from regulatory changes to propane pricing as well as member exclusive listings, cost savings, and more.


In our third story of the morning, TPGA gives you a sneak peek at the January magazine, including our Top Story, which reveals specific national & regional propane industry pay, benefits, retention, propane customer insights, and propane business changes and plans.


Plenty of 2022 rebate funds remain, but there is a deadline to take advantage of those funds. Learn more details on getting your customers reimbursed for the 2022 propane appliance purchases, but time is running out.


In our Quick Links section, please find the latest Winter Weekly Propane Price & Supply Update, Propane Service Corp (TPGA Store), Texas Utility Help for your customers, and Texas Saves with Propane Rebate Program.

In this issue


  • In Brief
  • FMCSA Hours Waiver
  • Top Ways TPGA Can Help You in 2023
  • Magazine: LPG Industry Insights: Pay & More
  • Texas Propane Appliance Rebates
  • Quick Links
Calendar

January 4, 2023

Deadline to Comment on LPG Form 501


January 6, 2023

FMCSA Hours Waiver Ends


January 7, 2023

TCEQ TERP Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Incentive Program(LDPLIP) Deadline

January 10, 2023

Texas Legislative Session Officially Begins


January 10, 2023

NPGA District 4 Meeting (AR, CO, KS, MO, NM, OK, TX)


January 15, 2023

2022 Appliance Rebate

Application Deadline

MORE DATES

Affinity Partners

Lone Star Energy Group

&

Basys Processing

FMCSA Regional Hours Waiver

Expires This Friday

Just a reminder the FMSCA Regional Emergency Declaration acquired by the National Propane Gas Association for commercial vehicle operations delivering propane and other heating fuels in response to winter storms, and high consumer demand is still active. The Hours of Service waiver expires on Friday, January 6, 2023.

DOWNLOAD THE  WAIVER

Top Ways TPGA Can Assist

Your Company in 2023

  1. FREE listing on our Texas Find a Propane Retailer Directory and referrals when consumers call the association.
  2. Winter Weekly Price & Supply Updates through March 29, 2023
  3. Stay informed with weekly propane industry news with the Monday Morning Messenger.
  4. State & federal emergency declaration and waiver alerts 
  5. Advanced notice of roadside enforcement events.
  6. Regulatory alerts and updates on state rule and federal regulation changes.
  7. State and federal compliance date reminders; don't miss important government deadlines. 
  8. Compliance guidance and assistance with state and federal agency issues and matters.
  9. Help with unsubstantiated city ordinances and local fire marshal and code enforcement officials.
  10. Advocacy at the Texas Capitol and legislative updates during the upcoming 2023 Texas Legislative Session, January 10 - May 29, 2023.
  11. Connect with propane industry members like yourself through meetings, committees & forums.
  12. Access to the Members Only portion of the TPGA website
  13. Complimentary listing on our propane industry job board
  14. Discounts and cost savings through Propane Service Corp (PSC), emergency response number, tires, credit card processing, workers comp, health insurance, scholarship program, and more.


Don't let your membership lapse for 2023.

PAY MEMBERSHIP

Inside Look: January 2023

Texas Propane Magazine

Feature

Propane Industry Survey Reveals Key Insights on Pay, Benefits, Customers & Business Practices


More Stories

  • IRS Tax Treatment for Family Members Working in the Family Business
  • NPGA Scholarship Applications Due
  • 2023 National Propane Education & Training Conference
  • Propane's Role Inside the Barndominium Trend
  • Propane with Purpose: Spacruzzi Boat
READ NOW

Thank you to our Advertisers

Alliance AutoGas

BAM Propane

BLT Tanks

Fisk Tank Carrier Inc.

Gas Equipment Company

Insurors of Texas

Legacy Energy Consulting

Lock America

Lone Star Energy Group

Longhorn Propane

METSA

Marshall Young Insurance

Meeder Equipment Co.

OmegaFlex

Propane Plus LLC

Propane Service Corporation

Rural Computer Consultants

Tarantin Industries

White River Distributors

Classified ads include BayGas, Garrett Insurance, Hill Butane, McAdams Propane & PetroStar Equipment Resources.

2022 Texas Appliance Rebate Deadline is January 15, 2023

Don’t let your customers miss out on propane appliance rebates from the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) from purchases they made in 2022. Get their rebate applications in now before it's too late!


The following rebate amounts are available for appliance purchases made between January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022:

$300 for a new propane boiler or furnace (includes backups)

$300 for a new propane water heater

$600 rebate cap per Texas household or Texas business property


How to Submit a Rebate. It’s quick and easy:

1. First-time users, go to https://txsaveswithpropane.com/register/

2.      Returning users, go to https://txsaveswithpropane.com and log in.

3.      Navigate to Dashboard

4.      Click on Apply for New Rebate

5.      Fill out the PDF application form (All fields must be filled out and match the signed Appliance Program Application).

6.      Upload the signed PDF application and proof of purchase (copy of the end user's sales receipt or paid zero balance invoice)

7.      Click Submit

 

The rebate portal at https://txsaveswithpropane.com is your one-stop shop to check funding availability, submit rebates, and check the statuses of each of your rebate applications.

 

For questions, please call 512-883-9925 or email rebates@propanecounciloftexas.org.

REBATE APPLICATION

Quick Links

December 29, 2022

Winter Weekly Propane

Price & Supply Update

U.S., Gulf & Texas

LEARN MORE

Start The New Year Off Right Stock Up On Compliance Essentials At

Propane Service Corp

SHOP ONLINE

The National Propane Gas Association Scholarship

Deadline is 02/15/2023

LEARN MORE

The 2022 Texas Propane

Appliance Rebate Program

Deadline is 01/15/2023

LEARN MORE
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