National Propane Gas Association

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently presented Fisher Vineyards with its Energy for Everyone Hero Award. PERC’s Energy for Everyone Hero Award recognizes the ways propane is revolutionizing the agricultural and commercial industries – contributing to enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. The award honors outstanding propane users to celebrate the successes propane has brought to their business and communities. Located in Napa Valley, Fisher Vineyards is a family winery with two locations in Calistoga and Sonoma County. Propane provides Fisher Vineyards with reliable, affordable, and efficient energy independent from the electrical grid system, regardless of power outages.

The National Propane Gas Foundation (NPGF) is delighted to announce the 2024 scholarship recipients. NPGF awarded 114 scholarships for a total of $159,000 – the most awards and highest total dollar amount ever. These accomplished students represent 32 states and 65 NPGA member companies. Recipients are attending two- and four-year schools across the country and pursuing an exciting range of programs. Congratulations to the students and their families!

Preparing for Peak Demand - Webinar Mark your calendar for August 22nd at 2 pm ET to join our webinar focused on preparing for peak demand during the agricultural harvest and upcoming winter season. This session, part of the NPGA’s Propane Supply and Logistics (PS&L) Summer Webinar Series, aims to address the best practices for managing demand spikes effectively. See NPGA.org for details.

Last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed a new regulation that will prohibit the production and sale of large, spark-ignited (LSI) forklifts for the California market beginning in 2026. In addition, this rule requires fleet managers (starting in 2026 or 2028 depending on fleet size) to retire their LSI forklifts currently in operation on a set schedule, based on the model year of production. Both the ban on new sales and the fleet phase-out requirements will affect forklifts powered by propane, and the companies who rely on them. Propane-powered forklifts are utilized by businesses large and small to meet their unique material handling needs in a reliable, clean, and cost-effective manner. Colin Sueyres, Executive Director of the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), has been directly engaged and working to combat this regulation since it was first proposed. “This vote will not be the end of the fight for our industry,” said Sueyres. “We are evaluating litigation strategies with legal experts on the best course of action in the court to respond to CARB, and are going to engage with elected officials at the state and federal level on how they can respond. We are not going anywhere and will protect businesses and customers from the cost impact of this forced transition.”

YPC Executive Presence Webinar TODAY The first Young Professionals Council (YPC) educational session is today from 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. EDT and is for YPC members by invitation only. YPC is excited to welcome Ben Hippeli as the speaker for this educational opportunity. Ben will discuss “Executive Presence,” a quality that 67% of senior executives prioritize when assessing employees. Ben Hippeli is the CEO of Benchmark Training, Professor of Professional Selling at University of North Florida, and faculty advisor for the Osprey Sales Club. As a four-time successful entrepreneur, an executive leader in a national nonprofit, and as an executive coach, Ben has seen and felt the challenges of running a small business and a large organization. His nearly 30 years of professional experience helps translate textbook theories into real-world best practices.

The National Propane Gas Foundation (NPGF) is delighted to announce the 2024 scholarship recipients. NPGF awarded 114 scholarships for a total of $159,000 – the most awards and highest total dollar amount ever. These accomplished students represent 32 states and 65 NPGA member companies. Recipients are attending two- and four-year schools across the country and pursuing a range of programs. Congratulations to these students and their families!

Join NPGA on June 27th at 2 pm ET for a webinar on winter preparedness. This session is a part of the NPGA’s Propane Supply and Logistics Summer Webinar Series and will delve into the crucial challenges and processes involved in rail transportation of propane, especially during high-demand winter months. Learn about the essential strategies and collaborative efforts required to ensure smooth and efficient distribution. Register here: https://ow.ly/9hGw50Signp

Join NPGA on June 27th at 2 pm ET for a webinar on winter preparedness. This session is a part of the NPGA’s Propane Supply and Logistics Summer Webinar Series and will delve into the crucial challenges and processes involved in rail transportation of propane, especially during high-demand winter months. Learn about the essential strategies and collaborative efforts required to ensure smooth and efficient distribution. Register here: https://ow.ly/9hGw50Signp

With hydroelectric power declining, states still need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – that creates an opportunity for low-carbon propane. According to recent EIA reports, during the 2022-2023 water year, which runs October 1 through September 30, western hydroelectric power declined 11% year-over-year. In fact, the 2022-2023 water year generated the least amount of hydropower since 2001. This decline was due, in part, to mountain snowpack and snow melt rates. The 11 western states in the contiguous United States produce a dipropionate amount of all hydropower. 37% of domestic hydroelectric capacity is in two states: Oregon and Washington. The large decline in hydropower is notable because states in the West, such as California, Oregon, and Washington all have enacted statutory requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The use of low-carbon propane for a variety of commercial, residential, and agricultural applications can help states meet the new statutory requirements.