Editor's Note: A version of this news item originally appeared in the National Propane Gas Association's The Bobtail.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has been moving forward with a zero-emission (i.e., all-electric) space and water heating regulation that, if fully realized, would ban the sale of non-zero emission space and water heaters beginning in 2030. 

On Nov. 18, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed the following ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the providers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. 

These ELDs now appear on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list. 

On Nov. 5, Washington state residents voted to pass Citizen Ballot Initiative No. 2066 by a roughly 100,000 vote margin. The initiative aims to protect energy choice across the state. 

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has been working with the Pacific Propane Gas Association, the Washington Building Industry Association, and a broad coalition to fight government efforts to ban and limit access to gas hookups and gas appliances through the State Building Codes Council (SBCC). 

According to finalized data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average residential price of grid electricity in the U.S. increased 6.3% between 2022 and 2023. Further, the average commercial price of electricity rose 1.4% over that same period of time. Between 2013-2023, residential electricity rates increased 31.9%; the cost of commercial electricity increased 22.7% over the last decade as well. 

October 18 is the start of Washington State’s official 18-day voting period. This year, voters will be presented with two ballot initiatives that have a direct and substantial impact on the state’s propane marketplace. The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and Pacific Propane Gas Association (PPGA) have endorsed both initiatives and promoted a YES vote on I-2066 and I-2117. 

Jeff Landry (Louisiana) and Chris Sununu (New Hampshire) recently unveiled a new coalition to support smart state energy policies, including principally the policy of energy choice. According to the press release, “The Governors’ Coalition for Energy Choice will help state leaders formulate smart energy policies that will benefit working families, businesses, and our communities.” 

From the NPGA Bobtail newsletter.

On July 3, 2024, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) joined a coalition including the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the National Apartment Association (NAA), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB), and the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) in challenging Denver’s electrification ordinance.

WASHINGTON — The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) hosted its annual Propane Days in Washington, D.C., from June 2-4. The Southeast Propane Alliance (SEPA) participated with over 30 members in attendance.

On May 1, the Department of Energy (DOE) published its final rule concerning new construction "Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings." The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has been engaged in this rule since DOE issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking in December 2022.