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Propane Days 365: An NPGA Membership Toolkit For Year-Round Advocacy

Propane Days 365 is a program to prepare NPGA membership not just for Propane Days – NPGA’s annual membership visit to Washington, DC – but for advocacy 365 days a year. The goal is to equip members with the information they need and plan opportunities for them to participate in propane site visits with local, state, and federal legislators and regulators.

 

Advocacy Toolkit

To help members prepare for advocacy at home, NPGA has created advocacy documents and resources to help educate legislators and regulators on key issues.  View the 2022 Legislative Briefs tab below to view NPGA’s current issues, or contact Michael Baker at [email protected].

Congressional Site Visit 

Ready to engage with your Members of Congress?  NPGA wants to make your visit a reality and a success.  View the Site Visits & Grassroots Tools tab below or contact Eric Sears at [email protected] to get started.

2022 Legislative Briefs

Alternative Fuel Tax Credits

The Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit are essential incentives designed to encourage consumers to adopt alternative fuel vehicles like propane autogas. In recent years, Congress has extended these credits on a short-term basis. This uncertainty has undermined the objective of the legislation. Both credits expired at the end of 2021. To provide the much-needed certainty for businesses and consumers, NPGA is urging Congress to enact a long-term extension (of at least five years) before phasing out the incentives.

Legislative Issue Brief: Alternative Fuel Tax Credits

Jones Act Exemption

The Jones Act is a century-old maritime law requiring goods shipped between domestic ports to be transported on vessels built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Due to the lack of a Jones Act-eligible transport vessel, NPGA is seeking a waiver for shipments of domestic propane. A waiver would allow the domestic industry to efficiently supply parts of the United States with propane, especially during emergencies and other unpredictable logistical events.

Legislative Issue Brief: Jones Act

Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

Improved building technologies and energy infrastructure will play a critical role as local, state, and federal governments seek to reduce emissions across the United States.  CHP systems generate electricity and utilize heat from the combustion process to provide thermal energy for additional heating and cooling applications. As a clean, abundant, domestic fuel, propane is an excellent primary fuel for CHP. By engaging on this issue and advocating the benefits of the technology, the propane industry can grow gallons and further improve the fuel’s reputation among federal policymakers and other stakeholders.

Legislative Issue Brief: CHP

Federal Appropriations

Federal funding for research, development, and demonstration of various propane applications will help incentivize technological breakthroughs and establish the fuel’s reputation as a clean alternative to traditional fossil fuels in future legislation. In recent years, NPGA successfully advocated for federal funding for RD&D of propane technologies in the vehicle and building sectors. In FY2023, the Association is working to secure funds for vehicle engine technology, combined heat and power units, microgrids, and renewable propane. All four of these requests present opportunities for the propane industry to grow gallons and improve the nation’s emissions profile.

Legislative Issue Brief: Federal Appropriations

National Defense Authorization Act

For over 60-years, Congress has passed the National Defense Authorization Act every year on a bipartisan basis. This bill authorizes nearly every aspect of the U.S. Department of Defense and is a fairly reliable indicator of congressional sentiment on subsequent appropriations for particular programs. As Congress looks to decrease emissions in all sectors, to include defense, while relying more and more on domestic supply chains, the propane industry is uniquely situated to make compelling arguments that both sides of the aisle are receptive to. NPGA is requesting a continuation and expansion of a pilot program that looked at the of alternative fuels, such as propane, for fleets and medium- and heavy- duty non-combat vehicles at domestic DoD facilities as well as investing in in propane powered primary and backup power generation.

NPGA Issue Brief: NDAA

Site Visits & Grassroots Tools

Site Visit Resources

Other Resources

Congressional Propane Facility Visits (117th Congress | 2021-2022)

  • Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16th)- AmeriGas; Mercer, PA
  • Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-02)- AltoGas; Zeeland, MI
  • Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-AL)- Cross Petroleum, Glendive, MT
  • Rep. Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL)- Fitterer Oil & Propane, Dickinson, ND
  • Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25)- AmeriGas, Medley, FL
  • Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06)- Minnesota Assoc., Zimmerman, MT
  • Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-2)- Blue Rhino, Bay Shore; NY
  • Rep. Adrian Smith (ND-3)- Westco Coop; Alliance, NE
  • Rep. Alma Adam (NC-12)- AmeriGas; Charlotte, NC
  • Rep. John Rutherford (FL-4)- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Tallahassee, FL
  • Rep. Mike Simpson (ID-2)- Valley Wide Coop; Jerome, ID
  • Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-8)- Lakes Gas; Grand Rapids, MN
  • Rep. Greg Pence (IN-6)- AmeriGas; Osgood, IN
  • Rep. Robert Wittman (VA-1)- AmeriGas; Fredricksburg, VA
  • Rep. Mike Turner (OH-10)- McMahan’s Bottle Gas; Dayton, OH
  • Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-3)- Alabama Propane Gas Association
  • Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) – Johnson Propane; Battle Creek, IA
  • Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) – Lakes Gas; Luxemburg, WI
  • Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) – Intermountain Truck Co; Ogden, UT
  • Rep. John Joyce (PA-13) – Shaffer’s Bottled Gas; Hooversville, PA
  • Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) – France’s Propane Service, Inc.; Schofield, WI
  • Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) – Tri Gas Distributing Co; Traverse City, MI
  • Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04) – Coles Energy; Milan, OH
  • Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) – The Energy Coop; Nashport, OH
  • Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-04) – Arrick’s Propane; South Portsmouth, KY
  • Rep. Fred Keller (PA-12) – WOC Energy/EDP; Towanda, PA
  • Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) – Rahn’s Propane; Melrose, MN
  • Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) – Dassel’s Petroleum/EDP; Hollister, CA
  • Rep. James Clyburn (SC-06) – Palmetto Propane/EDP; Sumter, SC
  • Rep. David Valadao (CA-21) – Dassel’s Petroleum/EDP; Hollister, CA
  • Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) – Propane Central; Salina, KS
  • Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) – Quality Propane/EDP; Burnsville, MN
  • Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) (Staff) – Amerigas; Greensburg, PA
  • Rep. Peter Meijer (MI-03) – Alto LP Gas; Alto, MI
  • Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) – Rhoads Energy; Mt. Joy, PA
  • Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-22) (Staff) – Windmill Propane; Visalia, CA
  • Rep. John Curtis (UT-03) – Freeway Propane; Springville, UT
Webinars
PowerPoint Presentations
Alternative Fuel Credits Fact Sheet

The Alternative Fuel Credit Fact sheet provides guidance on how NPGA members and their customers can file claims for the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit with the Internal Revenue Service.  While not tax advice, the fact sheet is a tool that provides an outline for claimants to work with their tax professionals to claim the maximum credits available. Please share the fact sheet with your customers.

117th Congress (2021-2022) Federal Advocacy Activity Recap

Congressional Propane Facility Visits (117th Congress)

  • Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16th)- AmeriGas; Mercer, PA
  • Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-02)- AltoGas; Zeeland, MI
  • Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-AL)- Cross Petroleum, Glendive, MT
  • Rep. Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL)- Fitterer Oil & Propane, Dickinson, ND
  • Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25)- AmeriGas, Medley, FL
  • Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06)- Minnesota Assoc., Zimmerman, MT
  • Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-2)- Blue Rhino, Bay Shore; NY
  • Rep. Adrian Smith (ND-3)- Westco Coop; Alliance, NE
  • Rep. Alma Adam (NC-12)- AmeriGas; Charlotte, NC
  • Rep. John Rutherford (FL-4)- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Tallahassee, FL
  • Rep. Mike Simpson (ID-2)- ValleyWide Coop; Jerome, ID
  • Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-8)- Lakes Gas; Grand Rapids, MN
  • Rep. Greg Pence (IN-6)- AmeriGas; Osgood, IN
  • Rep. Robert Wittman (VA-1)- AmeriGas; Fredricksburg, VA
  • Rep. Mike Turner (OH-10)- McMahan’s Bottle Gas; Dayton, OH
  • Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-3)- Alabama Propane Gas Association
  • Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) – Johnson Propane; Battle Creek, IA
  • Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) – Lakes Gas; Luxemburg, WI
  • Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) – Intermountain Truck Co; Ogden, UT
  • Rep. John Joyce (PA-13) – Shaffer’s Bottled Gas; Hooversville, PA
  • Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) – France’s Propane Service, Inc.; Schofield, WI
  • Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) – Tri Gas Distributing Co; Traverse City, MI
  • Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04) – Coles Energy; Milan, OH
  • Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) – The Energy Coop; Nashport, OH
  • Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-04) – Arrick’s Propane; South Portsmouth, KY
  • Rep. Fred Keller (PA-12) – WOC Energy/EDP; Towanda, PA
  • Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) – Rahn’s Propane; Melrose, MN
  • Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) – Dassel’s Petroleum/EDP; Hollister, CA
  • Rep. James Clyburn (SC-06) – Palmetto Propane/EDP; Sumter, SC
  • Rep. David Valadao (CA-21) – Dassel’s Petroleum/EDP; Hollister, CA
  • Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) – Propane Central; Salina, KS
  • Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) – Quality Propane/EDP; Burnsville, MN
  • Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) (Staff) – Amerigas; Greensburg, PA
  • Rep. Peter Meijer (MI-03) – Alto LP Gas; Alto, MI
  • Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) – Rhoads Energy; Mt. Joy, PA
  • Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-22) (Staff) – Windmill Propane; Visalia, CA
  • Rep. John Curtis (UT-03) – Freeway Propane; Springville, UT

Congressional Propane Facility Visits (116th Congress)

  • Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08) – AmeriGas Propane LP; Walker, MN
  • Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) – AmeriGas Propane LP; Jefferson City, MO
  • Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) – CHS, Inc.; Luverne, MN
  • Rep. David Trone (MD-06) – ThompsonGas, LLC; Frederick, MD
  • Rep. Steve Watkins (KS-02) – Heartland Propane; Girard, KS
  • Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-09) – AmeriGas Propane LP; Kennewick, WA
  • Rep. Kurt Schrader (OR-05) – Blue Star Gas; Salem, OR
  • Rep. Larry Buschon (IN-08) – Overpeck Gas Co.; Marshall, IN
  • Rep. Roger Marshall (KS-01) – Propane Central; Wichita, KS
  • Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) – AmeriGas Propane LP; Mt. Orab, OH
  • Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) – AmeriGas Propane LP; Las Cruces, NM
  • Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) – Rural Fuels; Trumbull, CT
  • Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) – Wilder LP Gas Company; Mason, TN
  • Rep. John Katko (NY-24) – Johnston Propane Gas; Fulton, NY
  • Rep. Greg Pence (IN-06) – Harvest Land Co-op, Wilkinson, IN
  • Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01) – Eastern Propane & Oil; Loudon, NH
  • Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18) – Prarieland FS; New Berlin, IL
  • Rep. Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) – Mirabito; Vestal, NY
  • Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) – Penn Valley Gas; Telford, PA
  • Rep.-Elect Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) – Boehlke Bottled Gas; Cedarburg, WI
  • Senator Mike Braun (IN) – Southern Indiana Propane; Jasper, IN
  • Rep. Carol Miller (WV-03) – AmeriGas Propane LP; Lewisburg, WV
  • Rep. Chris Jacobs (NY-27) – Wendt’s Propane; Sanborn, NY
Propane Days 2022 Conference Calls
  • May 31, 2022 – Sen. John Kennedy (LA) – Participants: NPGA Membership
  • May 31, 2022- Rep. Drew Ferguson (GA-3) Participants: NPGA Membership
  • May 31, 2022– Rep.Jim Costa (CA-16) – Participants: NPGA Membership
  • May 31, 2022– Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2) – Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 1, 2022- Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-10)– Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 1, 2022- Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-1)– Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 1, 2022- Rep Vicky Hartzler (MO-4)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 1, 2022- Sen. Susan Collins (ME)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 1, 2022- Rep. Michael Guest (MS-3)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 2, 2022- Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-7)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 2, 2022- Rep. Jared Golden (ME-2)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 2, 2022- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 2, 2022- Sen. Ron Johnson (WI)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 2, 2022- Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL)-Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 3, 2022- Rep. Kelly Armstrong (ND)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 6, 2022- Sen. John Cornyn (TX)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 7,  2022- Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-8)- Participants: NPGA Membership
  • June 7, 2022- Rep. Kurt Schrader (OR-5)- Participants: NPGA Membership