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Annual Retail Propane Sales Survey

For over two decades the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has sponsored the
annual survey of odorized propane sales through the American Petroleum Institute (API) Beginning this
year, PERC is partnering with ICF to undertake this essential industry initiative
Also new this year, you will now be able to submit your survey online at www propane com/
survey Not only will the online survey be easier to complete, you will be able to track your company’s
information year after year These changes will result in an easier to complete, more timely, and more
accurate report, while also providing you and your company with increased access to useful informa-
tion for business planning, benchmarking, and market intelligence
Why should you complete this survey?
• Under the Propane Education and Research Act, the legislation that established PERC, 20
percent of annual assessment collections are eligible for rebate back to the states Each state’s alloca-
tion of rebate funds is based on the latest retail sales data for residential, commercial, industrial, inter-
nal-combustion engine fuel, and agricultural uses and sales to retail dispensers that are compiled using
the responses to this survey Your response to the Retail Propane Sales Survey is crucial to ensure that
your state receives an accurate allocation of rebate funding, 20 percent of PERC’s annual revenues
State rebate funds are used to support programs such as irrigation, vehicle, forklift, and safe appliance
rebate programs, workforce training initiatives, and consumer safety programs, just to name a few
• In addition to the local level benefits awarded based on the survey data, the information
you provide improves the Propane Industry’s understanding of the market trends and growth oppor-
tunities at the national level and ensures that PERC funds and programs are directed toward the most
effective ways to support the industry
To participate:
Starting this year, you can
now complete the survey entirely
online
• To take the online, web-
Bobtails to Bulkplants based version, visit:
www propane com/survey
• If needed, you can still
complete a written survey To re-
quest a copy please email:
survey@propane com

New Bobtails Betts Vapor Proof Lights: New Installations If you have any questions
Refurbished Bobtails complete stock of lights, lens Maintenance & Repairs regarding the survey, survey ac-
Hydrostatic Testing & accessories All Work Performed to NFPA 58
Annual VK Inspections Chelsea PTO & Equipment: Code Upgrades cess, or your participation, please
Annual DOT Inspections power take offs, drive shafts Storage Plant Acquisition & Removal
Base Engineering Shutdown & accessories contact ICF:
Toll Free- 833-286-0860
FREE ESTIMATES 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. EST
40 Industry Drive Jason Gamble, Owner (256) 593-2420 Monday through Friday
Boaz, AL 35956 (205) 616-9084 (800) 757-6639 Email: survey@propane.com
Email: lptrucks256@aol.com Fax: (256) 593-2460

20 Alabama Propane Gas Association | May / June 2018