August 5, 2022
Join us next week at Semiahmoo Resort for the PPGA & WPGA Summer Conference. You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to collaborate with your propane colleagues and participate in our lineup of education sessions, networking receptions and seaside dinner. Golf outing and wine tasting events are also available, advanced registration is required.
Clean School Bus Rebate Application Closes August 19!
For School Transportation Managers and Fleet Managers
School districts can apply for federal funding to replace diesel school buses with low-emissions alternatives – like propane autogas – over the next five years. Take steps now to ensure local districts in your area know about the Environmental Protection Agency’s $5 billion Clean School Bus Program funding and that propane buses are eligible. The program will help pay to swap existing buses with cleaner models that result in better air quality on the bus, in bus loading areas, and throughout the communities that they serve. The maximum rebate amount per bus varies by fuel type, bus size, and whether the applying school district meets one or more priorities. They include rural school districts and those having 20 percent or more students living in poverty. Propane autogas models serving prioritized districts qualify for up to $25,000 per vehicle. Those serving districts that are not prioritized are eligible for up to $15,000. Each school district may request funds to replace up to 25 buses. Fleets must replace old buses by the end of the project period, but there can be overlap between receiving new buses and replacing old ones. Deadline for submitting applications for the first year of funding is Aug. 19. Learn more.
NPGA Advocates for Full Fuel Cycle Labeling on Appliances
NPGA’s Propane Supply & Logistics Committee is hosting a webinar series to share the latest information on agricultural demands, propane inventories, and logistics planning. Many propane industry members are navigating unclear conditions as we enter agricultural harvest season and peak demand of winter weather. The Propane Supply & Logistics Committee invites the entire industry to participate in presentations, pose questions, and share insight on preparing for the 2022-2023 season. 

Agriculture Outlook  
August 18, 2022 | 2:00 pm | Register Now! 
This webinar will detail the conditions of corn crops throughout the Midwest, harvest timing, and the potential impact of outdoor hemp drying; an increasingly popular farm crop. Experts from NPGA and PERC will be joined by RBN Energy to share the status of inventory levels and market dynamics in the Midwest, impacting neighboring regions. 

Preparing for Peak Demand 
September 7, 2022 | 2:00 pm | Register Now! 
In Preparing for Peak Demand, PSL Committee Chair DD Alexander will open a presentation by RBN Energy on national inventories, export traffic, and production. Chair Alexander will facilitate questions by audience members as well as a discussion on planning practices from marketers and transportation operations. 

Questions? Contact NPGA’s Vice President of Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Sarah Reboli.
Share the Environmental and Functional Benefits of Propane on Social Media
Download a collection of 10 second videos and suggested copy for your own social media to share with consumers about the environmental and versatile benefits of propane. These social posts compliment the national and state partnership campaigns running July through September 2022.
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