ACE Driver Training Program Earns Federal Validation, Raising the Bar for Propane Fleet Safety


FMCSA audit confirms NPGA curriculum meets federal training standards for hazardous materials drivers. Safety training has always been one of the propane industry’s most important investments. Now, that commitment has received a significant endorsement from federal regulators. The National Propane Gas Association’s ACE (Advanced Commercial Education) driver training program has successfully passed an audit conducted… Continue reading ACE Driver Training Program Earns Federal Validation, Raising the Bar for Propane Fleet Safety

Regulatory Shift Gives Propane Industry New Momentum


Federal Refrigerant Rollback and State-Level Policy Wins Could Create a More Stable Business Climate for Propane Companies A series of recent policy changes at both the federal and state levels is signaling a meaningful shift for the propane industry. For propane retailers, delivery operators, and equipment suppliers, the message is becoming clearer: regulators are placing… Continue reading Regulatory Shift Gives Propane Industry New Momentum

PERC Expands Autogas Training Program to Help Solve Technician Shortage


The propane industry’s workforce challenge is getting new attention as the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) expands its Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program to nine additional technical schools across the country. The initiative is designed to strengthen hands-on training for propane autogas technicians at a time when fleets are increasingly adopting propane-powered vehicles… Continue reading PERC Expands Autogas Training Program to Help Solve Technician Shortage

NPGA Propane Expo Heads to Nashville With Safety, Technology, and Big Giveaways in Focus


The propane industry’s biggest annual gathering is set to return to Nashville in 2026, bringing together thousands of marketers, suppliers, fleet operators, and service providers for several days of business meetings, product showcases and hands-on education. The National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern & International Propane Expo is scheduled for April 19-21 at Music City Center… Continue reading NPGA Propane Expo Heads to Nashville With Safety, Technology, and Big Giveaways in Focus