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Alabama Propane Gas Association
2023-2024 Strategic Plan

THREATS •Apply for PERC funds for safe appliance rebate program
•Loss of membership •Offer a variety of Safety & Educational Courses
•Lawsuits toward members •Offer Appliance Installation Rebates for water heaters,
•Negative perception of the product by the public stoves/dryers, logs, and new service outlets
•Competitive Energies •Offer New Customer Kits with safety information
•Volatility of prices •Maintain APGA Employee Training Database
•Perception of availability of supply •Assist in selecting topics for district meetings
•Limited pipeline/distribution system •Provide safety article for APGA News
•Regulatory and Security issues •Distribute monthly safety meeting topics with test
•Competitors R&D vs. Industry R&D •Promote the use of the Training Facility by supplier compa-
•Availability/Cost of Insurance nies
OPPORTUNITIES •Promote the use of the PERC Learning Center and assist
•REAC Program industry in utilizing PERC marketing campaign material on the
•PERC Program local level
•Existing and emerging propane markets •Assist industry with marketing propane as a motor fuel with
•Environmental issues local, county, and state governments as well as private fleets
•Inclusion in National Energy Policy •Work with Alabama LP Gas Board
•Economic Stimulus Tax Credits and consumer incentives •Participate in Vets2Techs/GeneratioNext Workforce Devel-
opment Program
2023-2024 OBJECTIVES •Continue partnerships with Community Colleges
SAFETY & EDUCATION / MARKETING
•Apply for REAC funds to supplement APGA safety and edu- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
cation program •Monitor state legislative issues
•During the session, communicate weekly legislative activi-
ties to the board and governmental affairs committee
Game Changer •Work with other groups/agencies/organizations to encour-
for Propane Marketers age positive legislation for propane
•Support NPGA on federal issues
•Increase participation in AlaPropanePAC
•Encourage member involvement with AL LP Gas Board
•Meet with Alabama Congressional Delegation around the
Ultrasonic state when available
•Work with ADECA on VW Settlement Funding to be used on
Smart Propane Vehicles
Gas Meter •Conduct a state legislative event in Montgomery
MEETINGS
•Offer one district meeting per district in May
•Select location for 2024 October APGA Meetings by Novem-
ber 2023
MISCELLANEOUS
• Remote monitoring with either cellular LTE or LoRa meter options •Maintain APGA website
• Provides a familiar customer interface similar to other utilities •Produce APGA Membership Directory and APGA Magazine
• Optimize efficient deliveries
• Adds control to overall storage efficiency •Provide a written report for the magazine and Board meet-
• Ability to shut off service remotely ings on district meetings, board meetings, convention, etc.
• Accuracy & Durability Sensor • Ultrasonic Flow Sensor •Hold a scholarship fund-raising event
•Present 2024 Budget and 2023-2024 Strategic Plan at 2023
Fall Board meeting
•District Directors to make periodic contact with members in
their respective district
800.448.9504 •Encourage membership participation at committees meet-
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