Propane Council of Texas

What Propane Council of Texas does

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) is a non-profit industry trade association headquartered in Austin, Texas, that promotes propane as a clean-burning, domestic energy source across residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications. The organization's portfolio consists of educational content (Propane 101, Tankology), safety programs, professional training and certification, and a suite of sector-specific incentive and grant programs covering farms, consumer appliances, builders, fleets, and clean propane school buses. It also publishes the Propane Living Newsletter and, in partnership with NextGen Propane, operates a statewide Industry Job Board. Distribution is multi-channel: a comprehensive Wix-hosted website, active accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest, a consumer-facing provider directory via propane.com, and participation in industry events including the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Conference, Sunbelt Builders Expo, Red River Crossroads Propane Expo, and PERC Council Meeting.

ProCOT does not sell propane or energy directly. Its revenue model is funded by industry assessment fees collected from Texas propane providers, who in turn benefit from the council's consumer-awareness campaigns, training, lead generation, and invoice/administrative services. The council coordinates surge fuel delivery with member providers during winter storm emergencies and partners with nonprofits to assist low-income families and seniors with fuel access. Customers are diversified across eight primary segments — residential homeowners, home builders, plumbers and HVAC professionals, agricultural operations, school districts and fleet operators, warehouse and forklift operators, parks and landscapers, and the propane provider/dealer member base itself.

ProCOT operates from a single Austin headquarters (8408 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78753) with stated hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. There is no disclosed parent company, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no headcount data in the available sources. The organization has been operating since at least 2020 based on its website copyright notice, and its 2026 programming calendar indicates active ongoing operations.

Name

Propane Council of Texas

Legal name

Propane Council of Texas

Website

https://procot.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) is a non-profit industry trade association, based in Austin, that promotes propane safety, education, and adoption across residential, builder, farm, fleet, and industrial segments in Texas through training, incentive programs, and consumer awareness.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Industry Assessment Fees: The council operates on industry assessment fees collected from propane providers in Texas. They manage programs, projects, and provide resources funded through these assessments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) is a non-profit trade association that promotes propane as a clean-burning, domestic energy source across Texas. It delivers safety programs, public awareness campaigns, consumer and professional education (Propane 101, Tankology), professional training and certification, and sector-specific incentive and grant programs (Farm Incentives, Consumer Rebates, Builder Incentives, Vehicle Grants, Clean Propane School Buses), funded by industry assessment fees collected from propane providers.

Product overview

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) operates as a statewide trade association and educational organization rather than a single product company. Its portfolio consists of advocacy and awareness programs supported by multiple sector-specific initiatives including educational content (Propane 101, Tankology), safety programs, professional training, and incentive/grant programs for various sectors (Home, Builder, Plumber, Farm, School Buses, Fleet, Forklift, Parks & Landscapers). The organization also publishes the Propane Living Newsletter and maintains an Industry Job Board in partnership with NextGen Propane. These programs collectively promote propane adoption across residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications in Texas.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Training Programs

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Texas Propane ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal propane businesses across Texas that distribute propane to homes, schools, nursing homes, and emergency shelters during winter emergencies. These providers surge-deliver fuel during winter storm events and partner with nonprofits to assist low-income families and seniors with fuel refills.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Propane Gas Association of New England: Regional propane trade council serving New England states. Same state/regional council model as ProCOT with comparable programs (safety, education, provider support), but operating in a different geography with distinct regulatory and weather dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• American Gas Association (AGA): National trade association representing natural gas utilities and the broader gas industry. Comparable association structure and advocacy role, but focused on natural gas rather than propane specifically—useful as a benchmark for national-scale trade association operations.
• American Public Gas Association (APGA): National trade association representing publicly owned natural gas utilities. Operates similar member-funded, advocacy-driven model focused on the gas energy sector, comparable in trade association mechanics though serving utility members rather than propane dealers.

Direct peers

• Texas Propane Gas Association (TXPGA): State-level propane industry association in Texas that operates the Red River Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference, which ProCOT actively participates in. Comparable mission around Texas propane provider advocacy, though positioned more toward dealer/member services than consumer education.
• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC): National propane safety, education, and research organization. Direct peer because ProCOT is a state-level affiliate that runs similar safety and education programs, and the Council actively participates in PERC events (e.g., PERC Council Meeting in July 2026).
• American Propane Association (formerly National Propane Gas Association): National trade association representing the U.S. propane industry. Closely comparable trade association model—membership dues, advocacy, safety training, and industry events—scaled to the federal level rather than a single state.

Others

• Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA): Trade association for the hearth, patio, and barbecue industry, which includes propane-fired products such as gas fireplaces, grills, and outdoor appliances. Comparable association model and overlapping consumer/propane-appliance audience.
• Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI): Trade association representing HVAC/R manufacturers. Indirectly comparable because ProCOT targets plumbers, HVAC professionals, and builders installing propane appliances; AHRI represents the equipment side of those same installations.
• Texas Association of Builders: State-level home builders association in Texas. Adjacent rather than direct because ProCOT's Builder Incentives Program targets Texas builders installing propane, making TAB a complementary ecosystem partner with overlapping audience.
• Energy Marketers of America: National trade association for energy marketers, including propane and heating oil distributors. Similar advocacy and member-services model targeted at fuel distributors, providing a broader fuel-marketing association benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/LPGCouncilofTX
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PropaneCouncilofTX
• Facebookfacebook.com/PropaneCanDoThatTexas
• Instagraminstagram.com/propanecounciloftexas/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.com/propanecouncilo

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M&A

Investments

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