Last week, a range of industry groups applauded a resolution authored and passed through the Senate by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, as it advanced to the House of Representatives. The resolution disapproves of and reverses a rule by the Biden administration’s Department of Energy on gas furnace efficiency standards, which would effectively ban non-condensing gas furnace models. After the vote, Sen. Cruz said, “I urge the House to take up this Resolution expeditiously and pass it."

Industry groups have expressed their support for this effort, for example:

• National Propane Gas Association (NPGA): NPGA commends Senator Cruz and the U.S. Senate for passing S.J. Res. 58. They believe this common-sense action will protect American families by preserving consumer choice and availability. NPGA opposes the DOE’s rule on Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces, which could limit access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy sources.
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): NFIB highlights the burden of government regulations on small business owners. The DOE’s furnace regulation is one of many costly rules. NFIB supports Senator Cruz’s efforts to repeal this rule and provide relief to small businesses.
• Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC National): PHCC applauds Senator Cruz’s extraordinary efforts in questioning the DOE’s actions. Their legislation aims to invoke the Congressional Review Act to address the elimination of non-condensing gas furnaces.

TPGA will keep members informed about the progress of the federal legislation to protect gas furnaces. The outcome now depends on Congress. This week, while we are in Washington, we look forward to personally thanking Senator Ted Cruz for his efforts.

ASM

Bergquist

BLT Tanks

CUI

Fisk Tank Carrier Inc.

Fuel Manager/C&P Assoc.

Garrett Insurance Agency, Inc.

Gas Equipment Company

Legacy Energy Consulting

Lock America

Lone Star Energy Group

Longhorn Propane

Marshall Young Insurance

McCraw Oil

Meeder Eq/Ransome Mfg

METSA

Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance

PetroStar Equipment Resources

Propane Plus LLC

Propane Service Corp.

Quality Steel Corporation

Richard Thrasher Real Estate

Tarantin Industries

White River Distributors

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is introducing the Propane Education Program (PEP) to replace the existing Certified Employee Training Program (CETP). Although CETP is not used for certification in Texas, it can satisfy Railroad Commission requirements for *continuing education. Additionally, some of you may use it in other states or for supplemental training.

What is PEP?

- Function-based and modular: Focuses on specific job skills for improved safety performance.

- Customizable: Learning paths can be tailored to your company's unique needs.

- Builds on CETP knowledge: PEP retains key information from CETP but delivers it in a more manageable format.

Train-the-Trainer Program for PEP Instructors

Instructors must become PEP-recognized to use PEP materials and

*award Continuing Education Units (CEUs). PERC is offering in-person training

sessions, including one in Dallas, Texas, this month.

When: June 18 - 19, 2024, 8 am to 5 pm  

Where: Hyatt Regency DFW  

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Dallas, TX 75261

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