National Propane Gas Association

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is a U.S. trade organization representing the 3,500 companies in the propane industry.[1] NPGA provides training standards for energy industry professionals, and it has compiled studies safety incidents relating to the transportation, distribution and usage of this fuel.[2] NPGA also provides educational material for consumers on the safe handling of propane.[3]

NPGA was originally based in Lisle, Illinois, but relocated its headquarters to Washington, D.C., in 2002.[4] The association also operates PropanePAC, a political action committee,[5] and it hosts trade conferences for the propane industry.[6]

References

  1. ↑ “'Weaponizable' Gas for Your Backyard Barbecue,” Washington Post, May 22, 2007
  2. ↑ “Safety in numbers,” LPGas Magazine, August 1, 2006 (library card access required)
  3. ↑ “Consumers may seek alternative power source,” CaymanNet News, January 3, 2008
  4. ↑ “NPGA debates move to Washington DC,” LPG World, January 10, 2002 (library card access required)
  5. ↑ “PropanePAC Backs GOP Legislators,” LPGas Magazine, January 1, 2001
  6. ↑ “The 56th annual southeastern show,” LPGas Magazine, January 1, 2006 (library card access required)

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