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report from npga state director

and use various communication channels to counter ples of using AI as a tool and covered common con-
harmful proposals. The overall message stressed the cerns around potential job loss and multiple regulatory
importance of industry vigilance and proactive commu- updates. While efficiency and data mapping are some
nication with customers, legislators, and regulators to of the benefits AI promises to bring the industry, Hoff-
preserve propane as a crucial energy resource across man expressed that navigating ongoing regulations is
the states. top of mind for the immediate future of this developing
technology.
Governmental Affairs Committee
Renewable Fuels Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee convened
to receive updates from NPGA staff and discuss press- The NPGA Renewable Fuels Committee (RFC)
ing advocacy issues impacting the propane industry. reviewed the progress made since the October 2023
As is customary, the Committee broke into three task meeting. The Federal Legislative, Federal Regulatory,
force sessions – federal legislative, federal regulatory, State Advocacy, and Codes and Standards subcommit-
and state. In the legislative session, NPGA staff provided tees provided detailed reports on their respective ad-
updates on the challenges newly-elected Speaker Mike vocacy activities with a spotlight on significant achieve-
Johnson faces in passing full-year funding bills and oth- ments and current priorities in the realm of advocacy
er key pieces of legislation. The federal regulatory team for renewable fuels. Jeff Stewart, the RFC Chair, moti-
discussed recent rulemakings from the Department vated attendees with a forward-looking perspective and
of Energy (Furnace, Water Heater, Boiler), the Federal an emphasis on the importance of continued effort to
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Federal Trade advance the development and adoption of renewable
Commission, and guidance from the Occupational propane and its associated blends.
Health and Safety Administration. The state breakout Thank you for the opportunity to represent
discussed the enactment of energy choice laws in four you. To read my full report, click here.■
new states and the extension of legal protections to
DSS7

Dual Second-Stage Regulator
cover propane appliances, such as fireplaces and cook- DSS7 Dual Second-Stage Regulator
tops.
PropanePAC The revolutionary DSS7 regulators offer a new
level of safety to the industry by shutting off flow
The PropanePAC Steering Committee met to to the building if it detects an unsafe overpressure
discuss current fundraising efforts, disbursements, condition or if the container runs out of propane.
and possible events for the upcoming Propane Days in
Washington, D.C., and Board of Directors meeting in • Superior stability and
San Antonio, TX, later this year. The Committee pro- performance
• Outlet connection has
posed new ideas for branding and overall PropanePAC a sensing tube which
marketing to current and potential contributors and monitors the
downstream
expressed interest in gift ideas for PAC contributors. pressure
An additional focus of the committee was to develop • Has a 'slam shut'
shutoff device
a more robust peer-to-peer engagement strategy and • For domestic and
to expand prior authorization efforts. The committee light commercial
applications
stressed the PAC’s importance to supporting the indus-
try at both the State and Federal levels.

Propane, Politics, and Coffee
The PAC hosted a lively Propane, Politics, &
Coffee event with Dylan Hoffman, Executive Director
of TechNet. Hoffman presented an engaging overview
about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impacts on the
propane industry. Hoffman reviewed the basic princi- bergquistinc.com | 800.448.9504

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