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By Derek Dalling

Compiled in part from reports published by PERC and NPGA

While many of us in the propane industry may argue about the epic proportions of government spending found within both the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the (likely misnamed) 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, one thing the propane industry cannot argue is that both Acts provide significant new opportunities for the propane industry. In this article, we will look at one of those opportunities: propane use at port facilities.

Among the biggest opportunities found within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was the $450 million dollars set aside for grants to port authorities. Areas targeted for projects include coastal seaports, inland waterways, and Great Lakes ports. The Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is available to fund projects, including projects that improve the loading and unloading goods, moving goods, port operations, and/or mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the surrounding communities.  The propane industry has a demonstrated ability to meet and excel at each of these goals. 

Here is a list of ports found here in Indiana:

However, maritime ports are not the only ports found in Indiana. Indeed, other ports include airports and warehousing facilities near transportation hubs like highways and railroads. Indiana has several commercial airports and many more facilities for shippers like UPS and FedEx, and for large retailers like Amazon and Wal-Mart.

What is in it for propane? That $450 million in funding for initiatives working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize impacts to the climate and surrounding communities from port operations. One way that ports can easily reduce emissions is to switch from diesel- and gasoline-powered equipment to models powered by propane. Think of the opportunities to convert ferries, ships and tug boats; think of the opportunities for propane to power tugs and shuttles at airports; think of the propane powered forklifts and port tractors; think of the propane powered commercial generators.

Propane improves air quality at our nation’s ports while reliably supporting global trade logistics. Propane can keep ports running by powering backup generators and prime power for cold ironing, charging, and other large industrial applications. Propane-powered port tractors produce fewer emissions and cost up to $200,000 less than electric models, meaning ports can afford to replace more of their fleet and achieve carbon reduction goals faster. Propane can power other port equipment including forklifts, and soon reach stackers, empty container handlers, and rubber-tired gantry cranes.

“Harmful emissions and poor air quality are often tied to ports and neighboring communities because of the heavy-duty diesel and gasoline powered equipment operating daily,” said Joseph Calhoun, director of off-road business development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). “Propane-powered equipment with ultra-low emissions provide immediate steps toward decarbonization and cleaner air for the disadvantaged areas surrounding those ports.”

To learn more about the engines, vehicles, and opportunities at ports, visit Propane.com/Material-Handling-For-Ports.

We have also secured contacts for some of these port facilities. Click here to download the excel file.

The IPGA is always working to keep an accurate database of our membership so that we can serve you and your company more effectively. To help us keep our database up-to-date, we ask that you send us your current list of employees and their contact information. Click here to fill out a contact sheet with your current list of employees and their contact information. Submit your form to Trina Miller or fax to 517.485.9408. Thank you for your assistance!

As of October 11, 2022, the Crop Report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports 87% of corn has matured, which is an increase of 2% from the five-year average. According to the U.S. National Grain Drying Profile, created by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), the current trend is displaying a normal to drier crop this year. NPGA continues to track environmental factors impacting corn crop. NPGA and PERC encourage propane marketers to communicate with agricultural customers often for the upcoming crop drying season.

For the USDA’s entire crop progress report, click here. Please send any questions or comments to Twana Aiken, NPGA Manager of Industry Affairs.

The information and commentary are intended to provide general information and do not constitute advice, recommendations, or speculation on propane demand or supply by NPGA staff or PERC staff.

Welcome to the newest feature of the Propane Dispatch: The Learning Center. Did you know that National PERC has developed dozens and dozens of dozens of videos that are available to you and your staff? Each issue of the Propane Dispatch will now highlight a different video. You and your staff can watch these at your leisure; you can use them for in-house trainings conducted at your plant; you can use them to educate new employees. The ways you use and engage the PERC resources are limitless. 

In this issue, we are highlighting Combined Heat & Power (CHP). Between the two modules in this series, you will be introduced to what CHP units are, how they work, which propane markets they work best for, CHP's benefits and advantages, and the different type of CHP technologies available. You will learn who to network with to have success in these sales and be provided with resources for you to download, save, and refer to while you make your way through the sales process. To use this module or find other modules, simply visit: training.propane.com/#/dashboard 

You will find Industry & Market Training modules, CETP Training modules, Safety & Technical Training modules and many other valuable resources and tools.

Rebates are available for the IPGA Propane Appliance Safe Installation Program. New furnaces purchased after March 1, 2022 are eligible for a $300 rebate. New water heaters are eligible for $200 or $300 rebates, depending on the purchase date. Learn more...

PERC’s Director of Research and Sustainability Gokul Vishwanathan is sharing some quick facts about renewable propane and how it builds upon the many benefits of conventional propane, as well as an introduction to renewable dimethyl ether. Click here to learn more.

The information contained herein is provided as a service by the Indiana Propane Gas Association (IPGA) for the purpose of education, communication, and information and IPGA accepts no liability relative to the contents, accuracy or use of these services. Nothing in this publication is intended to be construed as legal advice. The user is strictly cautioned to seek legal assistance when attempting to determine any legal rights, responsibilities and procedures with respect to business affairs, coding, or other legal aspects of operating a propane company. IPGA disclaims any and all liability for injury and/or other damages which result to a user from the material offered or discussed herein.



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