LP Gas, March 2018

the national view NPGA Strategic plan objectives include advocating for policies that ensure reliable propane supply and distribution Leaders outline 2018 20 strategic plan TAKE ACTION A ccounting for a different political CRANE RULE NPGA is asking members to tell Congress to exempt propane retailers from the Crane Derricks in Construction Rule Set to take effect Nov 10 the rule will require every propane employee to get third party certification to operate a truck crane for propane tank deliveries and retrievals at a cost of over 150 million every five years Submit your message at npga org tell congress exemptpropane crane rule environment new opportunities and growing challenges the National Propane Gas Association NPGA rolled out its 2018 20 strategic plan during its winter board of directors and committee meetings in Santa Barbara California The strategic plan NPGAs first since 2014 outlines the associations goals to capitalize on a Republican controlled Congress and administration communicate with key stakeholders and build relationships at the state 82 LPGas March 2018 LPGasmagazine com PHOTO COURTESY OF COMBINED ENERGY SERVICES UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 5 Propane Education Research Council meeting Atlanta APRIL 5 LP Gas Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony Atlanta APRIL 6 8 NPGA Southeastern Convention International Propane Expo Atlanta APRIL 15 18 GPA Midstream Convention Austin Texas and federal level To formulate its plan NPGA undertook a comprehensive process which included surveys interviews and meetings with members That research proved the associations mission To advance safety and increase the use of propane through sound public policy remains valid However the association chose to revise and clarify its current strategic objectives They are Advocacy outreach Adopting an in your face advocacy approach to tout the advantages of propane Favorable business environment Capitalizing on the regulatory rollback opportunity with the Republican controlled Congress and administration advocating for policies that ensure reliable propane supply and distribution and initiatives to promote workforce development Industry cohesion Strengthening bonds with state and regional propane associations and optimizing NPGAs relationship with the Propane Education Research Council Effective communications With external policymakers and internal industry stakeholders This includes an emphasis on propane plant tours and letters to Capitol Hill Whether with subsidized natural gas expansion the electrify everything movement or the war on fossil fuels NPGA President and CEO Rick Roldan says There are policies at the state level playing out today that will determine what our industry will look like in the next 10 to 12 years To counter these attacks the propane industry must take advantage of the probusiness administrations policies We have never had in our lifetimes this kind of environment Roldan says Its here but its not going to last So carpe diem Seize the day has to become our strategic imperative and we do that in this plan