March 18, 2024

In Brief

Welcome to the latest edition of the Monday Morning Messenger.

In our first story of the morning, it's that time of year again. The TPGA Scholarship application round has opened up, and student employees, members' children, and grandchildren can now apply for college scholarships.

Secondly, TPGA is excited to announce the Texas propane industry's new partnership with GeneratioNext Propane Pros. Read our second story of the morning to learn about how you can leverage the program to find CDL drivers, service techs, and other qualified job candidates. Also, find out how to sign up for our informative webinar on how to tap this tool.

Additionally, there are two big TCEQ TERP grants with March 22, 2024 deadlines. Find out more in our third story of the morning.

Lastly, we highlight a community watch alert regarding stolen ASME tanks in Kilgore, TX. Cactus Tanks has reported the theft of several domestic tanks and is asking for the industry's help to locate them.

Explore our Quick Links section, which provides access to the latest Winter Weekly Update, Propane Service Corporation (PSC), PERC resources, and a link to the 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference site.

In this issue

In Brief
Scholarship Round Open
How to Get Propane Employees Now Webinar!
Expiring TERP Grants
ASME Stolen Tanks
Quick Links

Calendar

March 22, 2024

TCEQ Light Duty Vehicle Incentive Program Deadline

March 22, 2024

TCEQ Alt Fuel Station Program Deadline

March 26, 2024

GeneratioNext Propane Pros Texas Webinar

March 29, 2024

TPGA Office Closed for Good Friday

FULL CALENDAR

Affinity Partners

Lone Star Energy Group Workers Comp Insurance

Basys Credit Card Processing

NoCell Technologies

Warm Thought Communications

TPGA Scholarship Application Round is Open

🎓 Don't let the opportunity slip away! The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) offers competitive scholarships for qualifying Texas students whether they attend a two-year college, four-year university, or trade school, we've got you covered.

TPGA member company student employees, as well as TPGA member employees' children & grandchildren pursuing a higher education, are invited to apply for a TPGA scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. This is your chance to ease the burden of tuition costs.

Act fast to beat the May 15, 2024 deadline!

Why wait? Apply now and secure your future. Click here for FAQs or reach out to us at (800)325-7427 or [email protected].

Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to offset the costs of higher education!

APPLY

Use GeneratioNext Propane Pros to Look for Hires & Post Jobs Texas Webinar is Next Week

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) is proud to announce that they are joining GeneratioNext Propane Pros in their workforce development program to provide propane marketers with qualified job candidates.

The GeneratioNext Propane Pros workforce development program connects students and graduates of local CDL schools, technical trade schools, and community colleges with potential employers in the propane industry. The website NextGenPropane.com offers online job listings where marketers can post open jobs, and applicants can easily apply online. By connecting technical students and graduates with viable career opportunities at a local level, the program empowers the next generation of propane professionals and supports employers in the propane industry.

Join Us Next Week Online to Learn about the Program. GeneratioNext Propane Pros is hosting a short instructional webinar to help propane marketers learn how to use the NextGenPropane.com platform.

Join GeneratioNext Propane Pros on Tuesday, March 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. CST for a short webinar to learn how to set up your company profile, search through a pool of qualified candidates, post open positions, and secure your future workforce

For more information on GeneratioNext Propane Pros, please visit NextGenPropane.com or contact Michelle Wilson at [email protected].

Don't Miss Out! Two TCEQ TERP Have March 22, 2024 Deadlines

The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has two big TERP programs with deadlines on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP)

TCEQ's AFFP offers $12M grants for alternative fueling facilities. Apply by Friday for up to $600K. Highlights:

- $12M in grants available

- Up to $600K or 50% project cost

- Priority for small businesses

- Must be in the Clean Transportation Zone

LEARN MORE

Light-Duty Vehicle Incentive Program (LDPLIP)

TCEQ's LDPLIP offers incentives for new light-duty vehicles converted to propane within the first 500 miles.

- Statewide

- $5,000 per LPG vehicle

- Vehicle purchase/lease/converted after Sep 1, 2023

- Must be EPA certified; installation must be done in Texas

LEARN MORE

For any questions on these programs, please contact Heather Ball at the American Energy Institute (AEI) at 512-484-8535 or at [email protected].

Propane Community Watch: Stolen ASME Tanks

Cactus Tanks is asking for your help as several domestic ASME tanks have been stolen from their tank yard in Kilgore, TX. A report has been filed out of Longview, Texas, and an investigator has been appointed for the case. Members should be aware of the lookout for these 225 - 500 gallon Triarc tanks.

The list of the tanks that have been stolen is here.

If you have filled one of these tanks for a customer, please notify Cactus Tanks. They appreciate any and all help in this matter.

Andy Sharp [email protected]

Phyllis Sharp [email protected]

Shane Sharp s [email protected]

Baylea Wilson [email protected]

Cactus Tanks Phone: 405-258-1022