National Propane Gas Association
- National Propane Gas Association
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The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is a U.S. trade organization representing the 3,500 companies in the propane industry. [1] NPGA provides training standards for energy industry professionals, and it has compiled studies safety incidents relating to the transportation, distribution and usage of this fuel. [2] NPGA also provides educational material for consumers on the safe handling of propane.[3]
NPGA was originally based in Lisle, Illinois, but relocated its headquarters to Washington, D.C., in 2002.[4] The association also operates PropanePAC, a political action committee[5], and it hosts trade conferences for the propane industry[6].
References
- ^ “'Weaponizable' Gas for Your Backyard Barbecue,” Washington Post, May 22, 2007
- ^ “Safety in numbers,” LPGas Magazine, August 1, 2006 (library card access required)
- ^ “Consumers may seek alternative power source,” CaymanNet News, January 3, 2008
- ^ “NPGA debates move to Washington DC,” LPG World, January 10, 2002 (library card access required)
- ^ “PropanePAC Backs GOP Legislators,” LPGas Magazine, January 1, 2001
- ^ “The 56th annual southeastern show,” LPGas Magazine, January 1, 2006 (library card access required)
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