December 18, 2023

In Brief

Welcome to the latest edition of the Monday Morning Messenger!

In the first story of the morning, the Texas Propane Gas Association reminds members of all the ways we are here to serve you.

In our second story of the morning, the association gives its members a comprehensive heating season update from the National Propane Gas Association Supply & Logistics Committee.

In our third story of the morning, the National Propane Gas Association has opened up their 2024 scholarship application round. Learn how your children can benefit from this opportunity.

In the fourth story of the morning, the association reminds everyone of the upcoming PERC technical school grant program deadline that closes at the end of the year.

Explore our Quick Links section, offering access to the latest Winter Weekly newsletter update, Propane Service Corporation, the Clean School Bus Program deadline and Texas Saves with Propane Rebate Application deadline.

In this issue

In Brief
12 Days of Christmas
Winter Propane Update
NPGA Scholarship Application Opens
Trade School Grant Closing Soon
Quick Links

Calendar

December 25, 2023

No Messenger

December 25-26, 2023

TPGA Closed for Christmas

December 31, 2023

PERC Technical School Grant Program Deadline

December 31, 2023

Texas Appliance Rebate Deadline

FULL CALENDAR

Affinity Partners

Lone Star Energy Group Workers Comp Insurance

Basys Credit Card Processing

NoCell Technologies

12 Days of Christmas

from TPGA

It's membership renewal season, and as we approach the holidays, we thought we would put together a little song for members in time for Christmas on how TPGA helps our members throughout the year:

Winter Propane Update:

What You Need to Know

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) Supply & Logistics Meeting met last week to discuss supply as we head into the 2023-2024 heating season.

A summary of the highlights from the meeting are below:

Inventories: There are high inventory levels across all regions due to strong production growth. The Gulf Coast is the exception, as it experiences record-setting export activities.
Prices: Propane prices remain low due to high inventories due to production growth exceeding demand.
Winter Outlook: Average winter is expected, potentially with a late El Nino boost in February demand.
Production: There is strong growth from the Permian Basin.
Terminal Capacity: Gulf Coast terminals nearing capacity, limiting further export growth until mid-2025.
Frac Propane Data: EIA to start reporting fractionated propane inventories at the PADD level by the end of December.
Rail Update: The rail industry is concerned with a rail safety bill in the U.S. Senate that could slow supply chains and increase costs. The rail industry hopes to collaborate with the propane industry on the federal legislation moving forward.
Hours of Service Update: NPGA is working to get a petition for reconsideration for FMCSA's hours of service rules. They are also working to create a database of information to support requests for waivers. Members are encouraged to use the NPGA plan app and provide data on wait times at supply points this winter.
Supply Infrastructure Map Update: The map is being updated, and all revisions should be submitted to Twana Aiken by January 26, 2024.

Member Perks: NPGA Scholarship Round Opened December 15th

Each year, the National Propane Gas Foundation Scholarship Fund provides $1,000 or $2,000 scholarships to students all across the country, including Texas, who are attending two- or four-year colleges or pursuing propane-related careers at technical, trade, or vocational schools, and whose parents are employed by NPGA member companies.

The National Propane Gas Foundation Scholarship application period for the 2024-2025 school year just opened last week on December 15, 2023, and closes on February 15, 2024.

Have a student that is eligible? Winter break is the perfect time to apply.

For more information and to apply, go to

https://www.npga.org/news-resources/scholarships/

Questions? Please contact NPGA at 202-466- 7200 or email scholarship@npga.org

Last Chance! Get Up to $10K for Your Local Trade Schools

With the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)'s Technical School Grant Program, your local trade schools can earn extra funding to give students enhanced, real-world experience with propane, and better prepare them for jobs in the HVAC and plumbing industry.

Through this program, schools can receive up to $10,000 of grant money by incorporating a provided propane curriculum into their program and completing a few other requirements like acquiring specific propane tools and equipment that will facilitate hands-on learning.

The application period closes on December 31, 2023.

Click here to download and share this brochure with your schools.

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