On September 8, Auxier Gas and Bulk Truck and Transport hosted Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN-9) at their Hanover, IN location. The Congresswoman is a newly elected freshman who serves on the House Rules Committee, which plays an essential role in how the House considers major legislation before a final vote. During the visit, the Congresswoman learned about the value Auxier Gas, Bulk Truck and Transport, and propane bring to the local community. Auxier Gas spoke about energy choice and provided a greater understanding of how proposed regulations from the Biden Administration would limit consumer choice.

Hosting a site visit at your company is a valuable opportunity to educate your elected officials on your company’s impact on the community – and NPGA is here to help. If your company wants to host a Member of Congress at your propane facility, please contact NPGA’s Manager of State Association Relations Eric Sears. 

Join us for the first annual Indiana Propane PAC Golf Outing this fall! The event will be held on October 4 at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Indianapolis. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Indiana Propane Political Action Committee.

Enjoy games, prizes and networking with your fellow industry partners. Registration includes 18-holes of golf with cart, practice balls, drink tickets and lunch. Sponsorship opportunities also available.

At the end of August, Co-Alliance hosted State Senator Michael Crider and State Representative Bob Cherry at their facility in Junction. Senator Crider is the Senate Majority Whip and sits on critical committees to the propane industry in Indiana, including Chairing the Homeland Security and Transportation and the Appropriations Committee. Representative Cherry has been a strong proponent of the propane industry and small business community. He introduced legislation to exempt propane tanks from personal property taxes in Indiana. Co-Alliance discussed the propane industry in Indiana and the value it brings to the State.  

On September 13, 2023, NPGA’s coalition partner, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers announced a compromise with the Department of Energy on standards for consumer conventional cooktops. The compromise would allow for gas cooktops to use 1770 kBtu/year, a significant change from the standard proposed in the February 2023 rulemaking of 1204 KBtu/year.  The compromise is only a minor deviation from the baseline standard reviewed by DOE in the proposed rulemaking, which was initially 1775 KBtu/year. This compromise should result in consumers having access to all of the features in their stoves and ranges that they have come to expect and enjoy, and have no meaningful effect on the gas stove market. 



For further information on the compromise, which includes product classes beyond consumer cooktops, please contact NPGA Vice President of Regulatory & Industry Affairs Benjamin Nussdorf. 

IPGA is hosting a fall board and membership meeting on Wednesday, November 15 at The Bridgewater Club in Carmel. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. Click here to RSVP.

Agenda

11:30am – 12:00pm      Committee Meetings

12:00pm – 12:30m        Lunch

12:30pm – 2:00pm        Board & Membership Meeting

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