Education & Training
For Consumers
Propane 101
Propane 101 is designed with one simple goal...to educate consumers about propane, sometimes referred to as LPG or LP Gas, so that they may better understand this valuable and efficient fuel as well as promote a more effective relationship between gas customers and their suppliers. The information within is an expanding resource that will attempt to explain LP Gas, gas systems and the uses of propane in the commercial, industrial and residential markets.
Safety
The safety of customers, employees and the communities that we server is paramount to America’s propane industry. Whether you are a first-time customer or a veteran member of the propane workforce, this site offers a wide array of valuable resources for the safe delivery, storage and use of propane to power homes, businesses, fleets and farms.
State Fire Marshall
Propane and fire safety as well as Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements for above ground oil storage are important requirements in our field. The Office of State Fire Marshall website includes necessary steps and resources to aid you in complying with state and federal requirements.
Consumer Safety Video Series
Propane lets people live comfortably, wherever and however they want. Watch these videos from the Propane Education and Research Council to learn some safety tips for living in a propane home.
For Professionals
Propane Education & Research Council
The Propane Education & Research Council is a program established, operated, and funded by the propane industry. The only energy council of its kind, PERC educates consumers about propane’s many uses and benefits, leads safety and training efforts among propane retailers and consumers, and drives technology development to expand adoption of propane as a clean, affordable, American-made energy source. PERC programs benefit a variety of industries including fleet vehicle management, landscaping, residential and commercial building, agriculture, and material handling.
Entry Level Driver Training
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all new CDL- and HME-applicants to successfully complete theory and behind-the-wheel training before they can take a state’s CDL or HME exams. The requirement is called Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT).
Truckers Against Trafficking
Modern-day slavery, or human trafficking exists whenever people are bought and sold for forced labor or commercial sex. Around the world, it is estimated that there are over 50 million slaves today. Human trafficking has been reported in all 50 states, and the number of victims in the United States is estimated in the hundreds of thousands.
Propane
The more diverse America’s energy mix is, the more reliable it is. Propane helps make families and businesses more secure. The benefits of propane go far beyond affordability. Using propane is an excellent way to reduce emissions while meeting your energy needs, because it’s a clean, nontoxic and efficient energy source
