The benefits of NYPGA membership are many
Being a member of the NYPGA gives you strength in numbers! Click here for a Member Benefits Overview. Look at all we do:
- Association Headquarters
A resource center and archive for association files with personnel available to assist you - Education and Training
Service schools and training for CETP (Certified Employee Training Program), managers, driver safety and emergency response offered at strategic locations throughout the region - Marketing
Marketing support includes consumer awareness campaigns and specific targeted educational marketing promotions. Our website promotes propane, our members and provides links to our strategic partners. - Networking
Members meet potential customers and industry contacts through regional and national trade shows, conventions and meetings. - Government Relations & Lobbying Efforts
We provide a proactive voice in the regulatory process and active monitoring and lobbying at the national, state and local levels. We also participate in developing standards for the propane industry. - Safety Information
This includes publications to aid your business, such as the Consumer’s Guide to Propane. We also provide bulletins and information to educate existing and prospective customers. - Emergency Response
Propane Emergency Response training classes and specialized materials, including interactive training. - Communications
Alerts, newsletters and updates to keep members informed on industry issues. - Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
Click Here for more information about 2020 NYPGA Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Being a member of the association has helped me cultivate friendships and relationships with other like-minded industry professionals. When I have a problem or question about something business related, there are literally dozens of people I can turn to who have been there, done that.
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Complete the application for membership to the New York Propane Gas Association.
INTRASTATE MARKETER
- Any person, firm or corporation operating in New York State whose business is the sale of propane gas.
- Sales are made directly to ultimate consumers and/or indirectly through established dealers to ultimate consumers.
- The seller does not have more than one plant outside New York State.
- The seller does more than 90% of its gallon sales in New York State.
- Membership in this category includes membership in the National Propane Gas Association.
- Annual Dues Investment Schedule—Dues are collected by bulk plant locations as defined in NFPA #58.
The definition of a “bulk plant” per NFPA #58 is “a facility where the primary function is to store LP-gas prior to further distribution. LP-Gas is received by cargo tank vehicle or pipeline, and then distributed by portable container (package) delivery, by cargo tank vehicle or through gas piping.”
MULTISTATE MARKETER
- Any person, firm or corporation operating in the New York State whose business is the sale of propane gas.
- Sales are made directly to ultimate consumers and/or indirectly through established dealers to ultimate consumers.
- The seller has more than one plant in a state other than the state wherein its principal office is located.
- The seller does less than 90% of its gallon sales in New York State.
To qualify for membership in the Long Island Propane Gas Association a Multistate Marketer must be a member of the National Propane Gas Association.
ASSOCIATE
- Any person, firm or corporation not otherwise qualified for membership and interested in the purposes of this association, such as:
- Wholesale distributors of propane appliances and equipment
- Manufacturers of propane gas products
- Manufacturers’ agents handling propane gas products
- Transporters
- Recreation vehicle dealers, campground owners and welding supply companies that sell 15,000 gallons or less on an annual basis
- Industrial users of propane gas not engaged in the resale of the product.
INDIVIDUAL
- Any person employed by an INTRASTATE, MULTISTATE or ASSOCIATE member
- Any person retired from an INTRASTATE, MULTISTATE or ASSOCIATE membership
Contact the LIPGA for more information about membership in the Long Island Propane Gas Association.