ohio propane gas association

What ohio propane gas association does

The Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA) is a private, nonprofit state trade association representing the propane industry in Ohio. It serves member companies across the full propane value chain, including retail marketers, producers and wholesalers, appliance and equipment manufacturers and distributors, cylinder and tank fabricators, and transporters. OPGA delivers member services including state and federal advocacy (via the OPGA PAC), CETP-certified and non-certified safety training, quarterly industry publications (Ohio Propane News and Buckeye Bulletin), annual $1,000 scholarships, and access to a curated portfolio of partner benefits spanning insurance, tax, collections, HR/benefits, 401(k) administration, workers' compensation, and safety mailing services. Marketer member dues are bundled with NPGA national membership (except for multi-state marketers), creating integrated state and federal representation.

OPGA's core digital infrastructure consists of its public website (ohiopropanegas.org), member portal (opga-cms), and supporting microsites (ohiopropanerebates.com, ohiopropanecareers.com, ohiopropanecouncil.com, ohiautogas.com, cleanohiopropane.com). The organization holds an Annual Summer Convention jointly with the Great Lakes Propane Convention at venues such as Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, and quarterly membership meetings in the Columbus/Westerville area.

OPGA's revenue model combines annual membership dues with a statutorily mandated assessment administered through the Ohio Propane Council, which was created by Ohio statute in 2019 and began collecting a 2/10 of 1 cent per gallon assessment on odorized propane sold in Ohio. Retail assessments were in place prior; wholesale distributor collection began January 1, 2022. The Ohio Propane Council funds statewide propane marketing programs and is operationally integrated with OPGA leadership and committees. No proprietary technology products, AI capabilities, or public financial disclosures are associated with the organization.

Name

ohio propane gas association

Legal name

Ohio Propane Gas Association

Website

https://ohiopropanegas.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA) is a nonprofit state trade association representing Ohio propane industry stakeholders — including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, fabricators, and transporters — through advocacy, safety training, publications, and member benefit programs funded by dues and a statutory per-gallon assessment.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: OPGA generates primary revenue through membership dues from propane retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders. Marketer Member dues to OPGA include dues to NPGA (National Propane Gas Association) except for multi-state marketers.
2. Ohio Propane Council Assessment: The Ohio Propane Council, created in statute in 2019, collects assessments from propane retailers at a rate of 2/10 of 1 cent per gallon ($0.002) on odorized propane sold in Ohio. Wholesale distributors began collecting assessments on January 1, 2022.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OPGA is a state trade association that represents the Ohio propane industry through membership services including legislative advocacy, CETP safety training and certification, industry publications, and member benefit programs such as insurance, 401(k), tax services, and scholarships. It also administers the Ohio Propane Council, a state-funded marketing program collecting per-gallon assessments on odorized propane sold in Ohio, and operates the OPGA PAC for bipartisan political advocacy.

Product overview

Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA) operates as a unified association offering a portfolio of member services rather than a technology product platform. The core offerings include industry publications (Ohio Propane News magazine, Buckeye Bulletin newsletter), professional training programs (CETP Training for propane safety and certification), and advocacy services (OPGA PAC for political advocacy). Supporting member benefits include Ohio Propane Rebates, NPGA RIN Program for compliance, scholarship programs, and a member directory. OPGA also administers the Ohio Propane Council, a state-funded marketing initiative, and promotes Propane Autogas as an alternative fuel. Events include the Annual Summer Convention held jointly with the Great Lakes Propane Convention and quarterly membership meetings.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPGA PAC: Bipartisan political action committee advocating for OPGA members on state and federal legislation

Products and services

• Ohio Propane News Quarterly industry magazine distributed to OPGA members covering propane industry news, trends, regulatory updates, and association activities.
• Buckeye Bulletin

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Propane CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Created in statute in 2019, the Ohio Propane Council administers marketing programs for the propane industry in Ohio, funded by a 2/10 of 1 cent per gallon assessment on odorized propane. OPGA leadership and committees are involved in the Council's operations.
• National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPGA provides federal laws and regulations information, industry trends, and national-level resources to OPGA members. Except for multi-state marketers who join NPGA directly, Marketer Member dues to OPGA include dues to NPGA, creating an integrated membership structure at both state and national levels.
• Valley Oak (CPA Firm)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCPA firm with specialized tax practice for propane businesses. OPGA members receive a 2 times guarantee on tax planning and 10% discount on ongoing administration services for life. Contact: 800.237.5166.
• TekCollectminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecializes in accounts receivable management, collections operations, and customer retention services for the propane industry. Fees typically less than 10%. Contact: Lance Rhutasel at [email protected] or 314.308.6853 ext. 1411.
• Vantage PointeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInsurance, Human Resources and Technology professionals providing employee benefits solutions to OPGA members. Contact: 800.237.5166.
• Ron Jackson InsuranceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCustomized insurance solutions for OPGA members covering business and family needs. Contact: 800.237.5166 or www.ronjacksonins.com.
• General Agency CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides specialized commercial and employee benefit insurance programs for propane and petroleum marketers, with access to over 30 insurance companies. Over 30 years of partnership with OPGA. Contact: Nate Weisenburger at [email protected], 989.621.9383.
• Cambridge Investment ResearchminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSecurities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. OPGA's new Board Approved Association 401(k) Plan offers simplified administration, affordability, and tax credits for members. Contact: 800.237.5166.
• P3 Duty to WarnminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTurn-key annual propane safety mailing services including personalized introduction letters, scratch-and-sniff propane safety brochures, third-party verification certificates, and cost-effective printing and postage. Visit propanedtw.com/ohio-pga/.
• SedgwickminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorkers' compensation program provider with over 50 years of experience helping employers navigate Ohio's workers' compensation system. Contact: Julia Bowling at [email protected] or 513-218-4062.
• Great Lakes Propane Convention PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPGA holds its Annual Summer Convention in conjunction with the Great Lakes Propane Convention, hosted at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio. This partnership expands the educational and networking opportunities for OPGA members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Public Gas Association (APGA): National trade association representing publicly owned natural gas utilities. Comparable as a sector trade association that provides advocacy, training, and member services to gas distribution entities — analogous in operating model to OPGA, though focused on natural gas utilities rather than propane retailers.
• American Gas Association (AGA): National trade association for the natural gas industry. Comparable as a broad-incumbent trade association providing advocacy, training, and member services for the gas industry, though operating at a much larger national scale than OPGA.
• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC): National propane checkoff and education organization funded by per-gallon assessments. Directly comparable in funding mechanism (per-gallon assessment on odorized propane) and in serving as a consumer-education and training arm of the propane industry, similar to OPGA's Ohio Propane Council.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Large national trade association model that demonstrates the scale and benefit-bundling playbook (advocacy, education, insurance, member discounts) that small industry associations like OPGA emulate. Not a direct competitor but a structurally comparable trade association operating model.
• National Propane Gas Association (NPGA): The national trade association for the U.S. propane industry. Directly comparable as a membership organization serving propane producers, retailers, and transporters; OPGA operates as an integrated state chapter with reciprocal dues to NPGA.

Regional players

• Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association: State-level propane trade association serving Pennsylvania. Comparable in mission (advocacy, training, member services) and structure to OPGA, with similar CETP training, rebate, and scholarship offerings.
• Virginia Propane Gas Association: State-level propane trade association in Virginia. Provides the same core member services — legislative advocacy, safety training, consumer information — that OPGA offers, making it a near-direct structural peer at the state level.
• North Carolina Propane Gas Association: State-level propane trade association in North Carolina. Highly comparable in structure and offering set — advocacy, training (CETP), rebates, scholarships, member directory — directly analogous to OPGA's portfolio at the state level.
• Propane Gas Association of New England: Regional propane trade association covering New England states. Operates as a parallel state-level membership and advocacy body in a different geography, directly comparable in mission, structure, and member services to OPGA.
• Midwest Propane Gas Association: Regional propane trade association covering multiple Midwestern U.S. states. Comparable as a peer state/regional trade association offering advocacy, training, and member benefits to propane retailers — a geographic competitor to OPGA in overlapping Midwest markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OhioPropaneGasAssociation
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