National Propane Gas Association

What National Propane Gas Association does

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), founded in 1931 and headquartered at 1150 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., is the national trade association representing the U.S. propane industry. NPGA's membership comprises nearly 2,300 companies across all 50 states spanning propane retailers/marketers, manufacturers, distributors, producers, wholesalers, service providers, and truck transporters, supplemented by members in 16 foreign countries and coordinated through 36 affiliated state and regional associations. The association operates as a member-directed organization under a one-company-one-vote governance model.

NPGA's core activities span legislative affairs representation in Washington, D.C., regulatory engagement with federal agencies (DOT, DOE, OSHA, PHMSA, FMCSA), codes and standards development, workforce training, and industry advocacy. Operational technology includes a trade association management platform with member dashboard, event registration system, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) learning management system, scholarship application portal, and a tariff information portal. The proprietary ACE (Administrative Compliance Experts) program provides FMCSA-registered Entry Level Driver Training administrative services, having enrolled 4,000+ drivers since launch. A National Safety Data Repository Initiative is being jointly developed with PERC to collect and analyze anonymized propane incident data.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of streams: recurring membership dues (the largest, varying by member category), event sponsorships and registration (Propane Days, Expo, Board meetings, with sponsorship tiers from $3,000 to $10,000), fee-based ACE training services, business council dues (Benchmarking Council $1,850/year, Cylinder Exchange Council $250-$1,000/year, Women in Propane $75-$2,500/year), affinity partner referral arrangements (Cintas, FordPro, Goodyear, Staples, Qualpay, Colonial Life), and donations to the National Propane Gas Foundation Scholarship Fund. The organization is supported by approximately 25-30 staff and led by President & CEO Stephen Kaminski.

Name

National Propane Gas Association

Legal name

National Propane Gas Association

Website

https://npga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is a 1931-founded U.S. trade association representing nearly 2,300 propane industry companies across all 50 states, providing federal advocacy, regulatory engagement, workforce training, and member services through coordinated state and regional association networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Green Gas / RNG Retail Programs & Claims Marketing (EUAAADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

RNG Offtake, Marketing & Environmental Attributes (RINs/LCFS/Guarantees of Origin) (EUAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Propane industry advocacy
• Regulatory compliance training
• Workforce development programs
• Industry membership benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from propane retailers, manufacturers, distributors, producers, wholesalers, dispensers, service providers, truck transporters, and international members. Intrastate marketers join via state or regional associations. Dues vary by membership category and company type.
2. ACE Training Services: Fee-based administrative service for Entry Level Driver Training compliance, separate from the ELDT training program itself. Available to propane industry and entire on-road community.
3. Event Sponsorships and Registration: Revenue from annual events including Propane Days, Board meetings, Expo, and golf tournaments. Includes sponsorship packages at various levels (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $4,000, Bronze $3,000) and registration fees.
4. Affinity Partner Programs: Discounted business services offered to members through partnerships with companies including Cintas, FordPro, Goodyear, Staples, and others. Some programs may include referral arrangements.
5. Scholarship Program Fundraising: Corporate Partners Campaign and donations to the National Propane Gas Foundation Scholarship Fund. Donor levels include Champion ($4,000+), Benefactor ($2,500+), Sponsor ($1,000+), and Friend ($250+).
6. Business Council Dues: Council-specific membership dues: Benchmarking Council $1,850/year; Cylinder Exchange Council $250-$1,000/year based on cabinet count; Women in Propane $75-$2,500/year; Young Professionals Council membership included with NPGA membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is a U.S. national trade association that provides advocacy, regulatory representation, workforce training, member services, and industry coordination for approximately 3,500 propane retailers, manufacturers, distributors, producers, wholesalers, and service providers across all 50 states. NPGA delivers value through legislative affairs representation in Washington D.C., engagement with federal agencies (DOT, DOE, OSHA, PHMSA, FMCSA), the ACE Entry Level Driver Training service, industry events (Propane Days, Expo), business councils, affinity discount programs, and the NPGAid disaster relief fund.

Product overview

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is a national trade association representing the U.S. propane industry. It is not a product company but rather provides advocacy, member services, workforce development programs, and industry resources including: legislative affairs representation in Washington D.C., the PropanePAC political action committee, regulatory affairs engagement with federal agencies (DOT, OSHA, DOE, PHMSA, FMCSA), codes and standards development, state-level advocacy coordination, the Propane Days annual advocacy event, registered apprenticeship programs and Entry Level Driver Training (ACE) services, the NPGAid emergency assistance fund for member company employees, the NPGF scholarship program for children of member company employees, the PERC Council selection committee, business councils (Benchmarking, Cylinder Exchange, Women in Propane, Young Professionals), tariff information resources, and various affinity program partnerships offering member discounts on business services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NPGAid: Emergency assistance fund providing financial assistance to full-time NPGA member company employees following unforeseen disasters or personal hardship including natural disasters, house fires, serious illness, or exceptional medical expenses.
• National Propane Gas Foundation (NPGF)
• ACE (Administrative Compliance Experts)
• Propane Days

Products and services

• NPGA Membership
• ACE (Administrative Compliance Experts) Training Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 57,000 American workers employed and $46 billion in direct economic impact annually from the propane industry
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPGA works closely with PERC on industry safety initiatives, workforce development, and research. PERC and NPGA jointly developed the national safety data repository initiative to improve safety and safety training through anonymized incident data sharing and trend analysis.
• CN (Illinois Central Railroad Company and Wisconsin Central Ltd)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCN supports NPGA's RAILSAFE grant proposal for hazardous materials emergency response training focused on incidents involving flammable liquids, gases, and other hazardous commodities transported by rail. CN operates as Class 1 railroads.
• Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEAF serves as the third-party administrator for NPGAid, the propane industry disaster relief fund. EAF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public nonprofit organization (Tax ID 45-1813056) that handles grant applications and decisions confidentially.
• World LP Gas Association (WLPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational propane industry organization providing global connections and best practice sharing across propane associations worldwide. Listed on NPGA's World LPG/PERC links page.
• CintasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPGA affinity partner providing members special pricing on uniforms and facility supplies. National account program renewed through 2029. Cintas designs, manufactures, and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, and first-aid/safety products.
• FordProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPGA fleet purchasing partnership offering members savings on Ford vehicles. Members receive Fleet Identification Number (FIN) for instant access to incentives, plus complimentary extended 5-year/100K mile powertrain warranty for F150, Super Duty, Transit, Econoline, and Medium Duty vehicles.
• GoodyearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPGA tire purchasing partnership offering members preferred pricing on Goodyear tires, an essential product for fleet operations. Contact Steve Boone at 215-768-8014 for program details.
• Staples Business AdvantageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPGA affinity partner providing members free shipping on all orders, industry-low pricing on paper and ink/toner, 3% savings on orders over $250, and exclusive monthly deals. Includes Total Coffee Program with FREE brewing system.
• QualpayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCloud-based payments platform partner offering NPGA members integrated payment gateway, credit card processing, and ACH/eCheck services. Exclusive offers available on dedicated NPGA site.
• Colonial LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupplemental insurance partner offering members dental, disability, life, accident insurance, and voluntary benefits at no direct cost to employers. Also provides health discounts, financial education, and telemedicine/EAP services.
• Crum & ForsterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance solutions provider specializing in propane dealer and distributor coverage for over 100 years. 40-year NPGA member actively serving on Technology, Standards & Safety Committee and PERC. Contact Teresa Lala at 713-954-8106.
• A.R.M. SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDebt collection and accounts receivable services for LP-Gas industry. Collects accounts and eliminates bad debt while enhancing customer retention for average cost of less than 3%. Interfaces with leading LP-Gas software platforms.
• MultiviewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPGA multimedia marketing partner offering advertising opportunities including NPGA Propane Marketplace, dedicated e-blasts, and site retargeting to help members promote propane-related products and services.
• Operation BBQ ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster relief organization that has served over 11 million meals following natural disasters, with 99% of meals prepared using propane. NPGA and YPC partner with Operation BBQ Relief for community resilience efforts and Day of Service events.
• Georgia State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted research showing propane school buses reduce emissions by 96% compared to diesel and linked cleaner buses to improved student respiratory health and 7.8% gain in English test scores.
• West Virginia University Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions (CAFEE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted real-world emissions testing of propane school buses vs diesel buses, finding 95-96% reduction in NOx emissions with propane. CAFEE exposed the Volkswagen emissions violations in 2015.
• American Gas AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner challenging DOE energy efficiency standards at the Supreme Court. Both associations plus American Public Gas Association petitioned the Court to review rules that would effectively ban non-condensing gas furnaces.
• American Public Gas AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner in challenging DOE energy efficiency standards. Together with NPGA and American Gas Association, represents the gas industry in Supreme Court proceedings against regulatory overreach.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Gas Association: The American Gas Association represents over 200 natural gas utilities serving more than 178 million customers. AGA is NPGA's closest peer as a gas-industry trade association, and the two organizations jointly litigated the DOE efficiency rule case at the Supreme Court, demonstrating direct strategic alignment in advocacy priorities.
• World LP Gas Association: The World LP Gas Association is the international trade association for the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry, representing the global propane and butane value chain. WLPA is listed as a partner on NPGA's website and serves a parallel function at the global level that NPGA serves domestically.
• American Public Gas Association: APGA represents publicly-owned natural gas utilities serving over 5 million customers across the U.S. Like NPGA, APGA is a gas-industry trade association focused on federal and state advocacy, codes & standards, and member services. APGA joined NPGA and AGA as co-plaintiffs in the Supreme Court challenge.

Emerging players

• National Oil & Lube News / Petroleum Marketers Association of America: PMAA represents the nation's petroleum marketers - many of whom also distribute propane through c-store and fuel retail operations. PMAA's membership overlap with NPGA marketers (particularly intrastate retailers) creates shared interests in DOT/PHMSA regulations, HOS waivers, and small-business fuel retail advocacy.
• Propane Education & Research Council: PERC is the check-off-funded propane industry promotion and research organization authorized by the Propane Education and Research Act. It complements NPGA by focusing on consumer education, research, and safety training rather than advocacy, but operates in the same propane industry ecosystem with overlapping member companies.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders: NAHB represents over 140,000 members in the residential construction industry. NAHB engages on overlapping building code, appliance efficiency, and energy policy issues that directly affect propane demand in residential construction, making it a relevant peer in shared advocacy battles.
• American Petroleum Institute: API is the largest U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry, representing over 600 members across the entire petroleum value chain. As a broader energy industry incumbent, API addresses many of the same federal regulatory issues (EPA, DOE, DOT) that NPGA engages on for the propane segment.
• American Chemistry Council: ACC represents major chemical manufacturers including natural gas liquids (NGL) producers who supply propane feedstocks. ACC engages on similar EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulatory issues as NPGA and shares some overlapping members in the propane value chain.
• Interstate Natural Gas Association of America: INGAA represents the U.S. natural gas pipeline industry, advocating on FERC regulation, pipeline safety, and energy policy. While INGAA's pipeline-transport focus differs from NPGA's propane-retail focus, both organizations share stakes in federal energy policy debates and overlapping advocacy coalitions on natural gas infrastructure.

Regional players

• Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International: HARDI is the trade association for HVACR distributors, representing wholesale distribution companies. While HARDI's propane-related membership is limited, the association addresses overlapping issues around appliance efficiency standards, refrigerant transitions, and HVAC contractor training that intersect with NPGA's regulatory scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/npgapropane
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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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