Propane gas associations represent the propane industry at national and state level. They are a key component of the propane landscape to the extent that they engage with national, state and local authorities regarding propane-related issues and monitor the propane industry to encourage industry members to adhere to certain consumer and safety-related standards.

 

As you request and compare quotes between different propane companies to find the one that is best adapted to your situation, bear in mind how important it is for companies to participate actively in national and state propane gas associations, especially when it comes to compliance and safety issues. Being an NPGA member costs most companies the modest sum of $382 per year.

The National Propane Gas Association

 

Founded in 1931, the NPGA groups 3,200 companies in 50 states and has 38 affiliated state or regional associations. The NPGA’s primary members are propane companies but the association also has members in appliance manufacturing, carburetion installation, container manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, insurance, manufacturer representation, wholesale, LPG transportation, vehicle fabrication and wholesale distribution of appliances, containers and equipment. The NPGA therefore brings together all segments of the propane industry at national level.

NPGA activities and services

 

The NPGA conducts its activities through a number of committees. The most important of these committees is the one overseeing the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), which the NPGA implements for the Propane Education and Research Council and which ensures safety and compliance training for employees of the propane industry.

 

The NPGA also organizes a number of events and conventions to facilitate dialogue and information exchange between different industry members. It interacts with government to recommend policy and legislative changes related to propane in the US. The NPGA’s technology, standards and safety committee makes recommendations as regards storing, transporting and using propane and the member services committee establishes services offered to industry members that might answer their needs.

 

The NPGA further produces a number of key reports for industry members on government affairs, legislation, energy trends, etc., which companies use to decide on what they offer customers. NPGA councils assist members on issues they feel might concern them by overseeing independent business councils on a variety of topics.

State propane gas associations

 

Each state has its own propane gas association that works in a similar manner to the NPGA. Therefore, by paying a modest yearly fee, propane industry members are offered a certain number of services regarding state government affairs, business services and especially safety regulations compliance and training.

 

State propane gas associations place particular emphasis on safety and training – all the more reason to ensure propane companies from which you request quotes are active in their state propane association. State propane gas associations sometimes also provide information on where each propane company is located and will have general information on all its members, which customers might find useful in their quest for the idea propane company.

List of state propane gas associations and contacts

 

Below is a list of the state propane gas association with associated contact numbers. It is useful to note that some groups of states have a single propane gas association:

• The Mid-Atlantic Propane Gas Association covers Delaware and Maryland.
• The Pacific Propane Gas Association covers Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
• The Propane Gas Association of New England covers Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
• The Rocky Mountain Propane Association covers Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.

 

State propane gas association	City	Contact number
Alabama	Prattville	334-358-9590
Alaska	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309
Arizona	Scottsdale	866-881-6309
Arkansas	Lincoln	479-824-4299
California	Sacramento	916-447-9742
Colorado	Lamar	866-881-6309
Connecticut	Epsom, NH	888-445-1075
Delaware	Richmond, VA	804-643-4433
Florida	Tallahassee	850-681-0496
Georgia	Marietta	770-645-8677
Hawaii	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309
Idaho	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309
Illinois	Springfield	800-727-6207
Indiana	Indianapolis	317-655-4444
Iowa	Des Moines	515-564-1260
Kansas	Topeka	785-354-1749
Kentucky	Frankfort	502-875-2686
Louisiana	Baton Rouge	225-763-8922
Maine	Epsom, NH	888-445-1075
Maryland	Richmond, VA	804-643-4433
Massachusetts	Epsom, NH	888-445-1075
Michigan	Lansing	517-487-2021
Minnesota	Princeton	763-633-4271
Mississipi	Jasckson	601-354-4077
Missouri	Jefferson City	573-893-7655
Montana	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309
Nebraska	Lincoln	402-475-3996
Nevada	Reno	775-853-8464
New Jersey	Trenton	609-890-6094
New Hampshire	Epsom	888-445-1075
New Mexico	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309
New York	Clifton Park	518-383-3823
North Carolina	Raleigh	919-787-8485
North Dakota	Bismarck	701-223-3370
Ohio	Columbus	614-221-1900
Oklahoma	Oklahoma City	405-424-1775
Oregon	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309
Pennsylvania	Harrisburg	717-441-6040
Rhode Island	Epsom, NH	888-445-1075
South Carolina	Columbia	803-865-2284
South Dakota	Pierre	605-224-8606
Tennessee	Nashville	888-240-8742
Texas	Austin	800-325-7427
Utah	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309
Vermont	Epsom, NH	888-445-1075
Virginia	Richmond	804-643-4433
Washington	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309
West Virginia	Alexandria	703-530-9772
Wisconsin	Madison	608-251-0927
Wyoming	Scottsdale, AZ	866-881-6309