November 25, 2022
Please note that the PPGA headquarters is closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, November 28. The staff at PPGA would like to extend our wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend to you and your family.
Action Needed: Tell Congress to Prevent a Rail Strike 
Send a letter today to your member of Congress by clicking HERE.  
The Class One Carriers and rail labor unions have been negotiating new collective bargaining agreements since 2019, with four of the twelve unions rejecting tentative agreements reached by all parties in September 2022. Without further action, a rail strike could happen as early as December 4, 2022, which could have devastating consequences for the propane industry and its customers. Millions of Americans rely on propane to heat their homes during winter, with more than one-third of all propane moved by rail.  

 The Rail Labor Act provides Congress the authority to force the railroads and the unions into an agreement to prevent a strike. Congress must use this authority to take proactive action to ensure customers maintain access to propane through this heating season. 
PPGA Board Meeting: January 12
PPGA is hosting a PPGA & PPERF Board Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. All PPGA members are welcome to attend. Learn more...
 
Advance notice is required, please RSVP by January 4.
Still Time to Apply for Rebates in 2022
The PPGA has a number of great rebates for you and your propane customers to take advantage of in 2022, while funds last. Click here for more information. Members can utilize the latest PPGA rebate information and applications. 

2022 approved rebates include:
  • On Road Vehicle Incentive: You, your employees and your customers are eligible to receive a $1,500 incentive on a newly purchased propane vehicle or conversion on an existing vehicle with a propane system. Vehicles registered and operated in Hawaii, Oregon or Washington qualify.
  • Safe Appliance Installation Program: This program rewards propane customers to use a qualified technician to conduct a safety audit to ensure safe installation of certain propane appliances. Available for a variety of indoor and outdoor propane appliances.
  • Smart-Hose Safety Installation: You’ll receive a $500 rebate if you purchase and use a qualified Smart-Hose Safety System. Several types and sizes are covered.
  • Duty to Warn Rebate: The PPGA will cover up to $500 towards your efforts to distribute safety information to your customers. Encourage customers to follow the standard propane safety guidelines. 
  • CETP Training Rebate: Companies are eligible to receive a rebate of $1,500 per office location with a maximum of $6,000 per member company for eligible CETP Training.
  • Regulator Rebate: The propane marketer may receive a rebate in the sum of $50.00 per replaced regulator. An application form and required safety check information must be submitted and approved before the rebate will be distributed.
  • DOT Training Rebate: This rebate is designed to reimburse a propane marketer for some expenses associated with instruction to train industry personnel on the requirements for safety and compliance issues related to DOT transport of hazardous fuels. Marketers that choose to participate are required to have a third-party perform an onsite DOT audit review and employee training.
Call for Presentations
The PPGA Board will be meeting in early 2023 to plan for the year and they are seeking speakers for the 2023 PPGA & WPGA Summer Conference.

Potential speakers are asked to submit a topic(s) and description(s) or a training you would like to provide to our members. We encourage you to share your best practices, successes and proven techniques.

The 2023 conference is scheduled for:
August 2-4
Salishan Coastal Lodge
7760 US-101
Gleneden Beach, OR 97388

The submission deadline is January 1, 2023.

Contact Lauren Concannon with questions.
NPGF Scholarships
The National Propane Gas Foundation Scholarship Fund (NPGF/SF) is excited to kick off the 2023 scholarship program on December 15. Children of employees of NPGA member companies, state propane associations, or PERC are eligible to apply. Applicants may be pursuing any course of study at two- and four-year colleges or technical, trade, or vocational schools. Students pursuing propane-related careers are especially encouraged to apply.  
 
Every year, the NPGF/SF awards $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships to 100+ students. Since 1994, the NPGF Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $2,250,000 to 1500+ children of NPGA member company employees!  
 
Key Dates: 
  • December 15 – application window opens 
  • February 15 – application closes  
 
Learn more about this opportunity on NPGA’s website including important FAQs, read about the 2022 scholarship recipients, and see a list of the generous donors who make this program possible. Apply here starting on December 15.  
 
Contact scholarship@npga.org with any questions.
2023 Advertising Opportunities
PPGA is accepting ad placements for the 2023 advertising year in its digital magazine, The Propane Post.
 
The Propane Post is a digital publication emailed quarterly to all independent marketer, multistate marketer, associate, individual and honorary members of the association. The publication reaches the desks of over 450 propane professionals across the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. The publication has an open rate of nearly 40% and a 13% click through rate, on average. In addition, all ads are hyperlinked to the advertiser’s website and an issue archive is included on the PPGA website. Tap into this highly engaged market today!
The Ever-Expanding Reach of GeneratioNext Propane Pros 
As we near the end of 2022, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on how far GeneratioNext Propane Pros has come. As time goes on, our team continues to refine our website (NextGenPropane.com), attend local and regional outreach events, and help employers and applicants find the perfect match to fill vacancies, open roles, contract positions, and apprenticeship opportunities. 
 
Employers & Applicants Join GeneratioNext Propane Pros Every Day 
This program, as you may know, goes above and beyond your typical job search website to connect propane companies with students, recent graduates, and professionals interested in joining the propane sector. Such personalization contributes toward the specific challenge that our industry faces: an aging and retiring workforce. 
 
Posting Jobs Is Easy on GeneratioNext Propane Pros  
Simply create or log into your GeneratioNext Propane Pros employer account. Then follow these steps to post a job:  
  1. Click MANAGE JOBS  
  2. Click POST A JOB, and fill out all relevant information  
  3. Tip! Make your job title descriptive so that applicants will be more attracted to apply!  
  4. Include the email address for the hiring manager, so they are contacted when someone applies  
  5. Click SUBMIT  
It’s that easy! You can also manage existing job posts, review applicants, or close filled job positions by logging in and clicking MANAGE JOBS.  
 
Our Continued Growth 
We have continued building upon relationships with local schools and instructors, and new students create applicant profiles regularly. If you’re looking for employees, contractors, interns, or apprentices to fill your company’s current job openings, be sure to log into your GeneratioNext Propane Pros’ employer account to find the latest talent searching for employment. 
 
Together, We Can Combat the Workforce Development Issue 
This year has been a positive one for GeneratioNext Propane Pros in terms of growth, and we’re already looking ahead with a hopeful expectation of what next year has in store.  
 
Visit NextGenPropane.com to create your free profile or log in to browse resumes. If you’d like to join us for a presentation at a school in your area, please email Michelle Wilson. 
PLAN - Make it Part of Your Supply Plan
Winter has arrived early in many parts of the country. As a reminder, it’s important for propane marketers to develop a supply plan in consultation with their suppliers and transporters to ensure smooth operations throughout the winter. 

View and report wait times on NPGA’s Propane Logistics Analysis Network (PLAN) tool. As we transition into the heart of the heating season, remember that PLAN is a free tool to make your company more efficient. It allows your drivers to spend less time waiting in lines for fuel and more time delivering fuel to your bulk plants and customers. PLAN relies on you! Marketers, drivers, dispatchers, terminal managers, and wholesalers all play a part. It takes less than a minute to submit a wait time from your mobile device or desktop computer. Your use of PLAN will encourage others to use it too. 

PLAN is available online at https://plan.npga.org and through the NPGAction app. To get the NPGAction app, visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Please note PLAN does not represent supply levels, pricing, or other market variables, and may be subject to error. With your help and continued use, this tool will grow and provide timely information to the industry. Please contact us at plan@npga.org with any questions. 
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