November 12, 2021
PPGA Fall Conference a Great Success
On October 27-29, PPGA and WPGA members participated in the annual PPGA Annual Conference and WPGA Chairwoman’s Board Meeting. This year, the conference offered both educational sessions and time for relaxation with friends and col­leagues. Over 90 members, sponsors and family members attend­ed the three-day event. Highlights of the meeting included: 
  • Welcome Reception 
  • Educational Sessions
  • President’s Reception and Banquet
  • Golf outing or Waterfall Trail Expedition

The PPGA held a membership meeting Thursday morning in which the new PPGA leaders were elected. The following members were elected to the Board of Directors:
  • Vice President: Jim Reddington 
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Gary Kelly             
  • Director at Large:  Marci Ballard 
  • Director at Large:  Bruce Engeman 
  • Director at Large:  Doug Holland
  • Director at Large:  Ryan Nootenboom 
  • Director at Large:  Curtis Odoms 
  • Director at Large:  Craig Schultz 
  • Director at Large:  Bert Turn 
  • Director at Large:  Glen Willmott 

A big thank you to all the attendees and sponsors who made the conference a great event. We will see everyone in Semiahmoo next year!
House Passes Landmark Propane Legislation
On November 5, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes more than $7 billion in funding for propane initiatives. With President Biden expected to sign the bill in short order, these incentives will be available to the industry in January 2022.

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) worked diligently over the past three years urging Congress to include funding for propane in this comprehensive infrastructure package. The inclusion of propane highlights Congress' acceptance of the economic and environmental benefits of propane and its broad application across multiple sectors of the economy. This bill will provide NPGA members with an array of new funding opportunities to help the industry transition into the next generation.

Highlights of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act include:

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also includes many other beneficial provisions for the propane industry, including federal funding for emissions reductions at port facilities, workforce development, and propane-powered ferries. For more information about provisions in this legislation, see the section-by-section of the bill.

In the coming weeks and months, NPGA will provide additional updates to association members regarding the legislation and how to take advantage of the newly authorized funds and programs. With the traditional infrastructure bill now complete, negotiations on the budget reconciliation package, Build Back Better, will begin a new phase. NPGA will continue to push for the inclusion of provisions beneficial to propane.

Questions about the bipartisan infrastructure package or budget reconciliation? Contact NPGA’s Senior Director of Legislative Affairs Michael Baker.
OSHA Webinar: November 19
NPGA is hosting a webinar to provide guidance on the recently released OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. The webinar will be held November 19, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT. Register for the webinar here.

NPGA written guidance on the requirements (known as the Emergency Temporary Standard or ETS) and templates that may be utilized to assist employers in complying with the ETS is available on the Member Dashboard. The NPGA guidance document is available here.

NPGA is closely tracking the legal action around the ETS. As of Monday November 8, a temporary stay (or hold) is in place. Numerous lawsuits have been filed so the webinar will include a real-time update on the legal challenges.

Also, please be aware that OSHA has also posed questions about potentially expanding the reach and scope of the vaccination and testing policies, including to employers of less than 100 employees. NPGA summarized OSHA’s questions to a brief survey for our members to provide invaluable information to aide our advocacy. Please take a moment to complete the survey. 

Note: pre-registration for the webinar is required. Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. ET on November 19, 2021
PPGA's Energy for Everyone Campaign
The environmental landscape and national energy conversation are undergoing dramatic changes that threaten the viability of the propane industry. In response, we must raise our voice and assert our commitment to reducing emissions while providing access to clean, affordable energy for all. The Pacific Propane Gas Association (PPGA) and Pacific Propane Education and Research Foundation (PPERF) approved a partnership with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to launch a statewide propane awareness campaign in Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington to run for 12- weeks starting October 1, 2021.

PPGA/PPERF is partnering with PERC to share a unified message across the country that brings more awareness to the environmental benefits of propane. This campaign gives us an opportunity to strengthen our message locally that propane is a clean versatile energy and will continue to be a key part in providing consumers reliable energy.

The strategy of this campaign is to target homeowners in specific counties using three digital tactics branded with the new Propane: Energy for Everyone logo and messaging. The three digital tactics used in the campaign are digital audio, banner ads and social media. The digital audio will consist of using Pandora and other local streaming outlets with 30 second ads. The banner ads will employ ads on top tier websites targeting homeowners in the selected geography. The social media tactic uses Facebook carousel ads to generate awareness in homeowners’ newsfeed.

Users that click on the ads to learn more are brought to the campaign landing page where they can learn more about propane as an affordable, reliable, equitable, versatile, and environmentally friendly energy for their home and business.

You can support the campaign in your own communications and outreach today.
  1. Visit propane.com/energyforeveryone to download the logo and messaging materials to incorporate in your customer communications. 
  2. Visit propane.com/training to access free Propane and the Environment training in The Learning Center.
  3. Visit propane.com/environment to find stories and news about propane’s environmental benefits that you can share with colleagues, customers, and partners.
  4. Use PPGA/PPERF’s safe installation of propane appliances rebate program and propane Autogas vehicle incentive program to help you grow your business and keep your customers safe by showing users that propane truly is the energy for everyone.
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