NPGA names directors of legislative, regulatory affairs
August 25, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
NPGA has hired Jenifer Nawrocki as its new director of legislative affairs and Robby Helminiak as director of regulatory affairs.
Read More NPGA dues increasing by 3 percent for 2013
August 17, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
NPGA is increasing membership dues by 3 percent, citing annual expense escalators for rent, compensation and employee benefits as reasons for the increase.
Read More Give propane a chance for R&D funds
July 14, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Propane marketers are fired up about the possibilities for autogas. But to make the opportunity a successful one,…
Read More FERC allows TEPPCO index rate increase
July 10, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
TEPPCO petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in June to raise its current rates by 8.66 percent, which is the new annual index rate increase allowed under FERC regulations.
Read More NPGA reaches out to members, asks for direction
July 2, 2012 By Brian Richesson
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is sharpening its vision for the future, engaging hundreds of industry members on its mission and ensuring that adequate resources are available to proceed with what its new chairman is calling a main priority.
Read More More oversight wanted on propane pipelines
June 13, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Most industries would prefer less regulatory oversight under most circumstances. But in one rare development regarding propane pipelines,…
Read More Permanent estate tax relief an NPGA goal
June 12, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Joe Buschur, owner of McMahan’s Bottle Gas in Dayton, Ohio, doesn’t plan to leave his family business anytime soon. But…
Read More Four issues at forefront for more than 200 Propane Days attendees
June 8, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
With word that legislative policies in Washington, D.C., have been slowed by the politics of a presidential election year, more than 200 propane industry members – well off the pace of previous years – still attended the eighth annual Propane Days on June 4-6, visiting congressional offices and outlining four key issues concerning taxes, regulation and energy.
Read More Ray Murray heads new class of NPGA officers
June 8, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Four members of the 2012-13 class of officers were installed at NPGA’s board of directors meeting on June 4 in Washington, D.C. Ray Murray of Ray Murray Inc. will serve as NPGA’s chairman, replacing Carl Hughes of Inergy.
Read More Winter warmup one factor contributing to attendance cooldown at trade shows
June 2, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Coming off one of the mildest winters on record, the propane industry saw attendance decline at its three primary trade shows this spring, with many saying the poor heating season contributed. This comes despite the industry’s centennial-year celebration.
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