Iowa Propane Gas Association

What Iowa Propane Gas Association does

Iowa Propane Gas Association (IPGA) is a not-for-profit trade association serving the propane gas industry in the state of Iowa. Headquartered in Pleasant Hill with a Des Moines mailing address, IPGA represents propane marketers, dealers, cooperatives, and equipment providers across the state, and operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees. Its functional purpose is to convene the Iowa propane industry around shared advocacy, training, compliance, and communication needs that no single operator could efficiently deliver on its own.

IPGA's core offerings span four pillars: (1) certified safety and compliance training programs—Iowa Basic, Bobtail, Cylinder Requalification, and Underground Tank Installation—required for operational licensing under Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 226; (2) regulatory and legislative advocacy on behalf of members at the state level; (3) member discounts on industry products and services; and (4) ongoing industry communications through the Propane Gas News publication and a weekly newsletter. A related entity, Iowa PERC, coordinates with the national Propane Education & Research Council to channel safety, research, and education funding into Iowa.

The business model is membership-dues based, with governance delivered through a Board of Directors comprising industry representatives from named members including Ferrellgas, Linn Co-op Oil, MFA Oil, CHS Inc, and Country Propane, alongside other member companies. Revenue mechanics are concentrated on annual dues across membership categories; no equity funding, sponsorship revenue, or commercial product line is disclosed in the input.

Name

Iowa Propane Gas Association

Legal name

Iowa Propane Gas Association

Website

https://iapropane.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Iowa Propane Gas Association is a not-for-profit trade association serving Iowa's propane marketers, dealers, cooperatives, and equipment providers through certified safety training, regulatory compliance support, legislative advocacy, and member communications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Propane (LP) Gas Line Installation & Conversion (HSAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Propane trade association
• Safety training certification
• Industry advocacy services
• Propane regulatory compliance
• Member-based association

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Pleasant

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: IPGA generates revenue through membership dues from propane-related businesses including retail propane gas marketers, dealers, cooperatives, agents, distributors, producers, suppliers, brokers, importers, equipment manufacturers, cylinder fillers, wholesalers, service vendors, insurance providers, and heating/cooling professionals. Membership fees provide access to training programs, safety resources, legislative representation, and member discounts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Iowa Propane Gas Association (IPGA) is a not-for-profit trade association that serves Iowa's propane gas industry through advocacy, education, safety training, certification programs, and industry resources. Its offering centers on IPGA membership for propane marketers, dealers, cooperatives, equipment manufacturers, and allied businesses, with associated certified training (Iowa Basic, Bobtail, Cylinder Requalification, Underground Tank Installation), HazMat classes, regulatory compliance support, legislative representation, and member publications. The association also operates the affiliated Iowa Propane Education and Research Council (Iowa PERC), which funds safety, research, and education programs through national PERC rebates.

Product overview

The Iowa Propane Gas Association (IPGA) is a not-for-profit trade association serving propane dealers, suppliers, consumers, and builders across Iowa. Rather than offering a unified software product, IPGA provides industry advocacy, education, safety programs, and member resources. The association facilitates propane supplier connections, equipment dealer referrals, refueling station locators, and promotes propane applications including residential heating/water heating/cooking, agricultural equipment (irrigation engines, grain dryers, forklifts), fleet vehicles (autogas), commercial buildings, golf courses, landscape management, material handling, and school transportation. IPGA also operates the Iowa Propane Education and Research Council (Iowa PERC) which funds safety research and training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPGA Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Propane equipment can reduce fuel costs by up to 50 percent compared to diesel engines for irrigation applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPERC is a national organization that provides funding to state-level propane education and research councils. Iowa PERC receives funding from PERC through its state rebate program. PERC develops training materials, safety resources, and incentive programs that IPGA promotes to its members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kansas Propane Gas Association: Kansas state propane trade association. Adjacent agricultural Midwestern peer offering similar training, safety, and advocacy services to retail propane marketers and dealers.
• Missouri Propane Gas Association: State propane trade association serving Missouri. Directly comparable to IPGA in scope, services offered (training, legislative advocacy, member benefits), and member composition. Neighboring state with similar agricultural and rural energy dynamics.
• Wisconsin Propane Gas Association: Wisconsin state propane trade association. Comparable to IPGA in member base, services offered (safety training, regulatory advocacy, member networking), and single-state Midwestern agricultural operating environment.
• Nebraska Propane Gas Association: State-level propane trade association in Nebraska. Comparable as a peer state association offering training, advocacy, and member services to propane marketers and dealers in an adjacent agricultural Midwestern market.
• Indiana Propane Gas Association: Indiana state propane trade association. Comparable state-level peer providing training, legislative advocacy, and member services to propane industry businesses in an adjacent Midwestern market.
• Illinois Propane Gas Association: State-level propane trade association serving Illinois. Most structurally comparable to IPGA — same industry focus, similar member base (retailers, co-ops, distributors), similar mix of training, advocacy, and member services in a single Midwestern state.
• Minnesota Propane Gas Association: Minnesota state propane trade association. Peer state association with a similar mix of residential, agricultural, and commercial propane end-uses; offers comparable training, advocacy, and member-benefit programs.

Others

• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC): National non-profit that funds safety research, training, and consumer education for the propane industry. Already a strategic funding partner of IPGA via the state rebate program; overlaps in mission (training, safety promotion) but does not compete for membership dues at the state level.
• American Public Gas Association: National trade association representing municipal and other publicly owned natural gas utilities. Not a direct competitor, but adjacent in energy-association landscape and in advocacy/policy-monitoring functions IPGA performs at the state level for propane.

Broad incumbents

• National Propane Gas Association: The U.S. national trade association for the propane industry, headquartered in Illinois. Operates at a broader geographic and policy scope than IPGA, covering the same member types (retailers, marketers, transporters) and providing training, advocacy, and safety programs. Comparable as the umbrella counterpart to IPGA's state-level role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iowa-propane-gas-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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