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hot issue right now is the banning of have six (6) colleges offering the curriculum with
certain energy sources such as natural the hands-on propane labs Stay tune for addi-
gas and propane in towns and cities tional information
A across America Several states within The Alabama and Louisiana Propane Gas
NPGA are starting to be pro-active by introduc- Associations are in the process of surveying the
ing legislation to prohibit the banning of energy memberships to gauge possible participation in
the summer convention this
sources APGA was in the process of drafting year To participate in the
legislation when HB446 was introduced at the survey,
Alabama State House HB446 would prohibit Click Here
governmental entities from adopting or enforc-
ing policies that would prohibit the provision or
purchase of utility energy services or related con- The Winter APGA
nections or reconnections based upon the type Committee and Board meet-
ings are schedule for March
of source of utility energy service or fuel APGA 11th These meetings can be
will support this legislation to protect the rights attended in person or on-line uLisa Hillu
of consumers when selecting their utility energy If you would like to partic-
source ipate on-line, please email lisa@alabamapro-
APGA has been working with multiple pane com to receive the meeting link I look
community colleges around the state to imple- forward to many members participating in one
way or the other.■
ment a Propane Curriculum within the HVAC and
Plumbing programs as well as helping to create
propane labs By the end of summer, we hope to

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