National Propane Gas Association

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.

It is World Propane Day, June 7th, a day to focus on the global impact of propane. Open fire cooking in the U.S. means camping and s’mores, not daily survival. But three billion people in sub-Saharan Africa, India, and developing Asian countries rely on traditional biomass like dung or wood, coal, or kerosene for cooking. Daily use of these dirty fuels creates indoor air pollution causing more than 3 million premature deaths annually from lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The majority of these deaths occur in women and children who spend the most time in food preparation. But it doesn’t have to be this way; propane is creating positive change. Cooking for Life is a campaign supported by the global propane industry that convenes governments, public health officials, the energy industry, and global NGOs to expand access to propane to those who need it most. The Cooking for Life efforts aim to transition 1 billion people from cooking with traditional fuels like dung, wood, coal, or kerosene to cleaner burning propane by 2030. https://ow.ly/E8mF50SbSC3

The EPA's Clean School Bus Program will put more prpoane buses on the road for the '24-'25 school year. EPA recently announced the awardees under latest round of the Clean School Bus Rebate Program. Diverse recipients from 23 states ranging from urban areas to rural localities received funding for propane buses. We are glad to see the percentage of award funds that went to propane buses nearly double as compared to 2022. We will continue to work with EPA for increased funding parity for propane buses. But for now, great news for localities looking to use a low carbon fuel.

NPGA's Young Professionals Council invites you to a webinar. When: May 30, 2024 03:30 PM Eastern Time Topic: An Intro to the Young Professionals Council: YPC’s Goals https://ow.ly/A14I50RJRCH Passcode: 510787

NPGA's Young Professionals Council invites you to a webinar. When: May 30, 2024 03:30 PM Eastern Time Topic: An Intro to the Young Professionals Council: YPC’s Goals https://ow.ly/A14I50RJRCH Passcode: 510787