Illinois Propane Gas Association

What Illinois Propane Gas Association does

Illinois Propane Gas Association (IPGA) is a nonprofit trade association headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, that serves propane marketers, dealers, and allied industry professionals operating in Illinois. It was established to promote the safe and varied uses of propane, sponsor education and safety programs for industry participants, and inform the public about propane as a consumer energy source. The association operates under a Plan Affiliation with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), under which intrastate marketer members paying IPGA dues are automatically enrolled in NPGA, with a portion of dues forwarded to NPGA for federal advocacy.

IPGA's service portfolio centers on safety training and certification (including CETP classes and monthly district safety meetings), government affairs representation through a registered lobbyist (Marquardt & Company), rebate and incentive programs for propane appliances, vehicles, and farm equipment, a supplier and refueling-station directory, workforce development via the GeneratioNext Propane Pros program in partnership with Illinois trade schools, and an extensive newsletter suite covering residential, commercial, agricultural, autogas, and material handling verticals. The associated Illinois Propane Education and Research Council (IPERC) funds CETP and safety programs at no cost to participating Illinois marketers.

The business model is membership-dues-driven and subscription-recurring, with annual billing to propane marketers and dealers. Revenue is supplemented through IPERC assessment programs and rebate-related flows. IPGA is led by an Executive Director (Brad Blair), Director of Education (Todd Jones), Business & Communications Manager (Renee Wynn), and a Board with 2026 officers Loren Meeker (President), Logan Long (Vice President), and Matt Schmitt (Secretary/Treasurer), with Tonya Crow serving as NPGA State Director. The organization does not sell propane directly; its role is advocacy, training, and demand-generation for the propane industry in Illinois.

Name

Illinois Propane Gas Association

Legal name

Illinois Propane Gas Association

Website

https://ilpga.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Illinois Propane Gas Association is a nonprofit trade association serving propane marketers, dealers, and industry professionals in Illinois through safety training, government advocacy, rebate programs, supplier directories, and workforce development, operating under a Plan Affiliation with the National Propane Gas Association.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Natural Gas Distribution (2212)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulated Natural Gas Utility (LDC) Customer Acquisition & Switching (EUAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ), Permitting, Environmental & Stakeholder Engagement (EIA/ESIA, Community Relations) (EUAMAAAB), Propane Pipeline Transportation (TLAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Propane trade association
• Propane safety training
• Industry advocacy services
• Energy education programs
• Membership association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from propane marketers and dealers. Under Plan Affiliation with NPGA, intrastate marketer members who pay dues are automatically members of NPGA.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

The Illinois Propane Gas Association (IPGA) is a nonprofit trade association that provides advocacy representation, safety training and CETP certification, and access to rebate and incentive programs to propane marketers and dealers operating in Illinois. Under a Plan Affiliation with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), intrastate marketer members who pay state dues are automatically enrolled in NPGA, combining state-level lobbying with federal regulatory tracking.

Product overview

The Illinois Propane Gas Association (IPGA) is a trade association promoting propane as an energy source, not a technology product company. Its service portfolio encompasses propane education, safety training, and industry resources. The association connects members with propane suppliers, equipment dealers, and refueling stations through its locator service. Core offerings include safety and training programs (CETP certification), rebate and incentive programs for appliances, vehicles, and construction, and industry newsletters covering propane markets, safety, and innovation. The association also facilitates workforce development through GeneratioNext Propane Pros and advocates for the propane industry through government relations and National Propane Days events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPGA Membership Annual membership for Illinois propane marketers and dealers that includes state-level advocacy, NPGA Plan Affiliation, safety training access, and rebate/incentive program participation.
• Safety & Training Programs Propane safety training, CETP certification, monthly district safety meetings, fire burn training, and educational resources for propane industry professionals.
• Rebate & Incentive Programs Propane appliance rebates, water heater rebates, vehicle incentive programs, construction incentive programs, and farm incentive programs for members and consumers.
• Propane Supplier Locator Directory service helping consumers find local propane suppliers, refueling stations, and equipment dealers by zip code.
• GeneratioNext Propane Pros Workforce Program Workforce development program connecting propane marketers with potential employees through trade school presentations and the GeneratioNextPropane.com platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Propane furnaces can save up to $600 and water heaters up to $400 through rebate programs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mid-West Truckers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988Coordinates drug and alcohol testing consortium for IPGA members to meet Federal Highway Administration Controlled Substance Testing Regulations. Also provides drug and alcohol-free workplace testing consortium.
• National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder Plan Affiliation, intrastate marketer members who pay dues to ILPGA are automatically members of NPGA. NPGA tracks federal legislation and regulations and alerts ILPGA when federal issues arise. ILPGA Board President serves as NPGA State Director.
• Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit providing leading propane safety and training programs and investing in research and development of new propane-powered technologies. Operated and funded by the propane industry. Coordinates with state associations on incentive programs.
• Illinois Propane Education and Research Council (IPERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot for Profit Corporation of the state of Illinois. Provides funding for CETP, safety meetings, and other safety and educational programs for Illinois marketers participating in the IPERC assessment program at no cost.
• Marquardt & CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIPGA Lobbyist monitoring Illinois state legislature to keep informed of situations concerning the propane industry. Part of Governmental Affairs Committee efforts.
• Trade Schools and Technical Schools (Illinois)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneratioNext Propane Pros program partners with local trade schools and their graduating students to increase awareness of propane industry career opportunities and connect employers with qualified applicants.
• Missouri Propane Gas CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPGA is a certified trainer with the Missouri Propane Gas Commission, providing training classes for members operating in Missouri.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World LPG Association (WLPGA): Global industry association for the LPG (propane/butane) sector covering safety, advocacy, and market development. Comparable to IPGA in mission but operating at global rather than state level.
• American Gas Association (AGA): National trade association for the natural-gas utility industry — broader than IPGA's propane focus but comparable as a gas-industry advocacy, safety, and policy organization with overlapping member interests.

Direct peers

• National Propane Gas Association (NPGA): National umbrella trade association for the U.S. propane industry and IPGA's parent organization under Plan Affiliation. Directly comparable as a peer advocacy, training, and safety-promotion body, operating at the federal level instead of state.
• Missouri Propane Gas Association: State-level propane trade association comparable in structure and services (advocacy, training, membership). IPGA is a certified trainer for the Missouri Propane Gas Commission, evidencing direct operational overlap.
• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC): National check-off-funded nonprofit that funds propane safety, training, research, and consumer marketing — a core IPGA partner and the most directly comparable peer in mission, funding model, and program scope.
• Illinois Propane Education & Research Council (IPERC): IPGA's affiliated state nonprofit that funds CETP training and safety programs. Directly comparable as a peer in mission and funding source, though with a narrower training/education mandate.

Others

• Mid-West Truckers Association: Long-standing IPGA partner providing DOT drug-and-alcohol testing consortium services to IPGA members. Adjacent service-provider peer that enables IPGA's regulatory-compliance offerings.
• Marquardt & Company: Lobbying firm engaged as IPGA's Governmental Affairs Committee contractor monitoring Illinois state legislation for propane. Adjacent peer as a service provider embedded in IPGA's advocacy function.

Regional players

• Texas Propane Gas Association: Another large state-level propane industry association offering the same membership, safety, and advocacy model as IPGA, but serving Texas rather than Illinois — a structurally identical peer in a different geography.
• Propane Dealers Association of Wisconsin: Comparable state-level propane trade association offering advocacy, training, and member services to Wisconsin marketers — structurally identical to IPGA but serving a neighboring Midwestern state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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