April 2021 Texas Propane magazine

TexasPropane Texas Propane Volume 77 No. 4

April 2021

T H E M AG A Z I N E F O R T H E T E X A S P R O PA N E G A S A S S O C I AT I O N

TEXAS SAVES WITH PROPANE APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM National Propane Construction Incentives for Builders & Remodelers Green Building Trends

Maintaining the Legacy You’ve Built

You have worked hard to build your business. Pinnacle Propane is committed to preserving your legacy.

Have you considered selling your propane business but concerns for your customers and employees are holding you back?

At Pinnacle Propane, our values of Customer Service, Integrity, and Safety emphasize providing the best possible experience for our customers and employees. We focus on providing local service to our customers and empowering our employees via competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and advancement opportunities.

As you think about next steps, let us work with you to develop a fair purchase plan and a seamless transition so that you can relax and enjoy the results of your efforts.

Bill Webb Senior Vice President Business Development 936-329-1440

Matt Terry Director Business Development 210-560-5418

Call us today for more information and a confidential assessment of your business.

About Pinnacle Propane: Pinnacle Propane is a leading propane distributor in the U.S. and is part of a global group of

LPG companies owned by SHV Energy, the largest dedicated global LPG distributor. Pinnacle Propaneʼs operations include bulk gas storage and delivery, cylinder filling and distribution, and community gas systems. Learn more at www.pinnaclepropane.com.

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T H E M AG A Z I N E F O R T H E T E X A S P R O PA N E G A S A S S O C I AT I O N

TPGA staff Bill Van Hoy Executive Director bvanhoy@txpropane.com Jackie Mason Education & Marketing Regulatory & Legislative Affairs jmason@txpropane.com Debbie Simpson Executive Assistant Membership Meeting Planner Publication Coordinator dsimpson@txpropane.com Propane Service Corporation

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Kim Scheberle Account Manager/Managing Editor Sail House Publishing 512-346-0892 kscheberle@austin.rr.com Joanne Pantaze Advertising Sales 512-273-2639 jpantaze@zochnet.com Kiki Pantaze Art Director 512-924-7566 kpantaze@zochnet.com

Features Texas Saves with Propane Appliance Rebate Program, Launches This April. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2021 Propane Construction Incentive Program: No Cap + Bonuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Home Builders Association Announces Top Sustainable and Green Building Trends & Features in Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Scholarship Program 2021. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2021 Crossroads TPGA Propane Expo & Conference . . . . . . . . . 22 Earth Day: How to Talk About Propane & The Environment. . . . . 24

Departments Highlights from Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TPGA Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 People in Propane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Inside the Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Classified Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Propane with Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Highlights from Headquarters

Encouraging Propane Use with Rebates Bill Van Hoy TPGA Executive Director The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) is continuing its mission by raising awareness for the propane industry in the way of a new propane appliance rebate program for homeowners and business owners. This program affords an opportunity for a $300 rebate on a new propane furnace or boiler and a $300 rebate on a propane water heater, with a cap of $600. The ultimate goal is to encourage propane use in new construction and get consumers to continue to use propane as

their source of heat and hot water when it is time to upgrade or retire their water heater or furnace.

Propane marketers licensed in Texas can apply for rebates on behalf of their Texas customers who purchase qualifying propane appliances. This month’s feature explains everything you need to participate in this program.

Exhibitor sales and registration is open for the 2021 Crossroads TPGA Propane Conference & Expo in Corpus Christi, TX. Be sure to make your hotel reservation when registering as rooms typically sell out in the discounted group block.

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2020-2021 TPGA Board of Directors President: Josh McAdams, McAdams Propane, 936-598-7444 President Elect: Allen Wells, Baygas, 281-332-2630 Secretary: Harris Baker, HBH Systems, 512-587-8347 Treasurer/Finance Chair: Jeremy Gentile, Hill Butane, 409-296-2001 District 1 Director: David Collett, Gas and Supply, 903-780-2488 District 1 Alternate: Open District 2 Director: Josh McAdams, McAdams Propane, 936-598-7444 District 2 Alternate: Open District 3 Director: Jeremy Gentile, Hill Butane, 409-296-2001 District 3 Alternate: Open District 4 Director: Danny Meyers, Bellville Butane 979-865-2698 District 4 Alternate: Matt Peterson, Buster Brown Propane, 281-689-3946 District 5 Director: Ryan Tudyk, Howdy Propane Services, 361-771-1900 District 5 Alternate: Open District 6 Director: Omar Garcia, Mr. G Propane, 956-581-1063 District 6 Alternate: Open District 7 Director: Open District 7 Alternate: Sharon Seal, Bell Hydrogas, 210-533-7103 District 8 Director: Rodney Sladek, Fayetteville Propane, 979-836-7044 District 8 Alternate: Open District 9 Director: Brad Quisenberry, Gene Harris Petroleum, 888-336-4474 District 9 Alternate: Open District 10 Director: Josh Nowlin, McCraw Propane, 9003-583-7481 District 10 Alternate: Chad Gregg, Enderby Gas, 940-482-3225 District 11 Director: Steve Adams, Hardwick LPG, 254-647-3402 District 11 Alternate: Open District 12 Director: Laci Jo Stone, Schneider Distributing, 800-901-9109 District 12 Alternate: Open District 13 Director: Open

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District 13 Alternate: Open District 14 Director: Terry Perez, Perez Propane, 512-318-9780 District 14 Alternate: Open District 15 Director: Don Heinrich, Slaton Gas, 806-828-6501 District 15 Alternate: Open District 16 Director: Open District 16 Alternate: Open Past President: Mark Peterson, Buster Brown Propane, 281-689-3946 Past President: Jack Walzel, Tri-Co Propane, 254-642-3885 Past President: John Walter, Schneider Distributing, 800-901-9109 Past President: Ben Wood, Northwest Propane, 972-247-6121 Vice President: Jeremy Gentile, Hill Butane, 409-296-2001 Vice President: Matt Terry, SHV-Pinnacle Propane, 210-560-5418 Vice President: Larry Baty, Cadenhead Servis Gas, 800-722-8654 Sr. Vice President: Sr. Vice President: Todd Dorris, Roadrunner Energy, 830-278-2915 Sr. Vice President: Bill Collins, Collins Propane, 972-442-1078 Sr. Vice President: Joe Green, Green’s Blue Flame Gas, 713-462-5414 Assoc. Supplier Service Director: Rusty Walker, Marshall Young Insurance, 817-645-9155 Assoc. Supplier Service Alternate: Steve Johnson, Midstream Transportation, 512-787-3777 Assoc. Producer/Marketing Gas Director: Anna May Etheredge, Bishop Energy, 940-665-4672 Assoc. Producer/Marketing Gas Alternate: Jimmie Grant, Martin Gas Sales, 713-851-6155 Assoc. Manufacturer/Distributor Director: Jim Diehl, Squibb Taylor, 214-357-4591 Assoc. Manufacturer/Distributor Alternate: Joe Ezernack, Meeder Equipment, 903-877-9401 Assoc. At Large Director: J.R. Anderson, Gas Equipment Company, 972-406-3817 Assoc. At Large Alternate: John Becraft, Targa Resources, 817-416-7757 Nominating Chair: Ben Wood, Northwest Propane, 972-247-6121 NPGA Director: Chad Gray, Dixie LP Gas, 254-582-5359

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Texas Saves with Propane Appliance Rebate Program, Which Launches This Spring

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) or (Council) has launched a Propane Appliance Rebate Program to assist homeowners and business owners, the end-users, in offsetting the cost of some of their propane appliances in the Lone Star State.

Texas homeowners and commercial businesses can earn rebates of $300 back on a new furnace or boiler and $300 back on a new water heater, with a cap of $600. This program has been established to encourage the safe installation of propane appliances. Additionally, the Council hopes this will encourage propane in new construction and get consumers to continue to use propane as their source of heat and hot water when it is time for them to upgrade or retire their old furnace, boiler, or water heater.

How Texas Saves with Propane Works

Propane marketers licensed in Texas can apply for rebates at TXSaveswithPropane.com on behalf of their Texas customers who purchase qualifying propane appliances. If the rebates are approved, a check will be mailed directly to the end-user of the appliance after system installation and a safety inspection have been performed by the company.

Over the next several pages please find the full Texas appliance rebate guidelines, rebate reminders, and rebate application instructions, as well as downloadable marketing materials.

National Propane Construction Incentive Program

The appliance rebate program is designed for builders or developers. For incentives for builders, developers, HVAC and remodelers, please see pages 16-17 for the newly revamped National Propane Construction Incentive Program administered by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). The new National Propane Construction Incentive Program has removed the cap per builder.

Builder incentive is now first come, first serve while funds are available.

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Guidelines come, first-served basis while funding is available: Water Heater: The current program authorizes a $300 rebate for new standard, power vent, or tankless propane water heaters in new construction, replacing electric units or replacing old propane units.

PURPOSE

Furnace or Boiler: The current program authorizes a $300 rebate for a furnace or boiler used as central or primary heating installed in a home or commercial building. This includes new construction, replacing electric units, or replacing an old propane unit. Propane furnaces or boilers used as backups for heat pumps are also eligible. Burner tips only. Drops alone are not eligible.

This program’s objective is to ensure the safe installation of proAPPLIANCE INSTALLATION REBATE PROGRAM pane appliances at Texas homes and businesses.

Appliance installations in homes in propane community systems are not eligible. Installations performed on motor vehicles, travel Program funding is made available by the Propane Council of trailers, mobile homes, or manufactured homes that are not in perive is to Texas ensure the safe installation appliances (ProCOT), a nonprofit 501 (c)of3 propane educational & marketingat Texas homes and businesses. manent residential or commercial use in this state are not eligible foundation, first come, first served while funds are available. There for rebates under this program.

FUNDSwill be no wait list if funds run out. The Council reserves the right to suspend the program at any time.

Limits: No more than one rebate shall be paid for each eligible ade available by the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 educational & installed appliance, with a cap of $600 per household or business.

Rebate are available.

Funds may be reserved for up , first come, firstreservations served while funds are available.

There will be no wait list if funds run out. The to 60 daysthe using our online rebate portal to complete a right to suspend program atappliance any time.

SUBMISSIONS reservation. Reservations cannot be extended.

Application: Rebates must be submitted on forms agreed upon by the re available.

Funds may be reserved for up to 60 days using our online appliance rebate toto our online appliance rebate Council for this purpose andportal uploaded ELIGIBILITY n. Reservations cannot be extended. portal at txsaveswithpropane.com. Portal registration is required.

SUBMITTER Complete and correct applications will be considered on a first-come, Marketers: This program is not available to the public except first-served basis according to receipt dates. Applications must conthrough a sponsoring propane marketer. Only registered Texas tain signatures, rebate forms, and attached proof of purchase. propane marketers can submit rebate submissions, which must be

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

made through the online application portal.

The portal will show rebate funds available and application status am is not available to the public except through a sponsoring propane marketer.

Only registered so you can see the submission’s propane marketer is responsible for documenting that allthrough proters can The submit rebate submissions, which must be made the online application portal.stage from processing to payment dispersed. pane appliances (installed and/or replaced) have been correctly r is responsible for documenting that all propane appliances (installed and/or replaced) have been identified and that a safety inspection has been completed. d that a safety inspection has been completed.

Verification: A safety inspection, conducted by or on behalf of An eligible propane marketer is one who delivers odorized pro-

the participating propane marketer, must be conducted prior

marketer pane; is onehas who delivers odorized propane; a current Category E licenseoffrom the Railroad to submission any rebate application. An appropriate safety a current Category E license from thehas Railroad Commisinspection consists of an on-site inspection, tests required by our operates or manages a propane retail business, and is registered via our online appliance rebate sion of Texas, operates or manages a propane retail business, and

Authority Having Jurisdiction, the Railroad Commission of Texas, of an operating eligible installation by a propane marketer or a propane marketer’s designated agent, for the purpose of verifying ECIPIENTELIGIBLE REBATE RECIPIENT that the LP-gas system, including all equipment, is or was installed umer must be the homeowner or a be commercial business owner andinlegal ownerwith of the Consumer: The consumer must the homeowner or a comcompliance Texaseligible LP Gas safety rules as well as applicable an eligible installation.

Consumers only apply forpropane a rebate through a participating mercial business owner and legalmay owner of the eligible national adopted codesTexas and is in safe operating condition. appliance at an eligible installation. Consumers may only apply for a rebate through a participating Texas propane marketer.

Compliance: ProCOT approves each application individually. MissRebate checks will be mailed directly to the end user. Rebates caning propane data or factual errors may delay or void the application. Here mailed directly to the end user. Rebates cannot be reassigned to the marketer. not be reassigned to the propane marketer. are the criteria for rejecting applications: 1. Rebates not submitted in within 30 days of safety inspecIONS tion. If rebate is not received within 30 days of the date the ELIGIBLE INSTALLATIONS take place on real property owned by the applicant, located in Texas, andgas occurring within the will not be issued. is turned on, the rebate The installation must take place on real property owned by the ap 2. Incomplete application (signatures missing, copies not atprogram. plicant, located in Texas, and occurring within the effective dates tached, etc.). Marketer will be contacted to submit informaof this program. tion, which must be received within 10 business days of of Texas are not eligible. contact. Failure to submit within this period will automatically disqualify the application and return funding to the pool.

Installations outside of Texas are1,not eligible. e appliances installed after March 2021 are eligible for the Texas Propane Rebate 3. FalseAppliance or misleading information. An applicant or propane me, first-served basis while funding is available: marketer may be suspended from or declared ineligible to The following propane appliances installed after April 1, 2021 are participate in the rebate program if the Council adjudges eligible for the Texas Propane Appliance Rebate Program on a firstis registered via our online appliance rebate portal.

rrent program authorizes a $300 rebate for new standard, power vent, or tankless propane water uction, replacing electric units or replacing old propane units.

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that the applicant or marketer has submitted false information or otherwise violated program rules. Within 30 days after the Council suspends or declares a participant ineligible, the applicant or propane marketer may appeal the action by submitting the appeal in writing to the Council. Responsive action taken by the Council will be final.

Payment: ProCOT may approve rebate payments subject to availability of funds and completeness of the application. Applicants have no legal right or other entitlement to receive rebates under this program, and receipt of a complete and correct application does not bind ProCOT to approve payment of a rebate to any applicant.

• Rebates are limited to $600 per household or commercial business property.

• Rebate checks go to the end user and cannot be reassigned to the propane provider.

• Funding is first-come, first served while funds are available.

If funding runs out, there is no waiting list.

• Funds may be reserved, but reservations are not required.

Important Dates

Agreement: By submitting a rebate application, the propane marketer acknowledges agreement with all guidelines and requirements and is bound by the terms of the program therein.

Visit txsaveswithpropane.com to enroll or learn more. Contact us at rebates@propanecounciloftexas.org with any questions.

• Reservations: Funds may be reserved for up to 60 days while waiting for installation & safety inspection.

• If funds are reserved, safety inspection and completed application must be submitted within those 60 days.

Reservations cannot be extended.

• Submission: Application is due within 30 days of the safety inspection. System will not allow application to be submitted if inspection is over 30 days ago.

• Incomplete Rebates: You will be notified if application is incomplete, and any missing information or corrections must be resolved within 10 business days or rebate will expire.

IMPORTANT REBATE REMINDERS

Submissions

ProCOT will process payment (rebate) checks of approved submissions 6–8 weeks after application is completed.

General Program Notes

• Appliance rebate application must be submitted by a propane provider licensed in Texas.

• Please go www.txsaveswithpropane.com for rebate counter with funding availability.

• Rebates are $300 per qualifying new propane appliance at qualifying location in Texas.

• All application submissions must be uploaded with required documents through Rebate Portal at www.txsaveswithpropane.com.

• Applications CANNOT be emailed, faxed or mailed.

• Marketer Registration is required to gain access to rebate submission portal.

• You may choose from “Apply for Rebate” or “Reserve Funds” on the Dashboard.

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Feature • If the safety inspection date is over 30 days in the past you will not be allowed to submit your rebate.

• Once the rebate is submitted, the rebate is locked, and changes cannot be made unless your rebate form has been identified as Incomplete or you contact the program administrator with any corrections.

• Make

sure that the Rebate Recipient Mailing Address on the rebate form is the address where the customer receives mail, and that it is entered correctly including zip code.

• Uploads: You must upload completed appliance rebate application signed by all required parties and upload a receipt or copy of paid invoice for purchase of qualifying appliance.

• Please include your phone number and email address on the Appliance Program Application under “Propane Marketer Information” where you can be reached in the event questions arise about your rebate submission.

• After

you have completed the online application, the rebate status will change from Reserved to Submitted

Application Statuses • Submitted - Marketer has submitted the rebate and it cannot be edited. At this point, the rebate program has everything it needs from you and the rebate will enter the queue to be processed by Texas Saves with Propane.

• Reserved - Marketer has reserved funds for a rebate.

Reserved funds are valid for 60 days. Application must be submitted within or by the end of the 60 days.

• Under

Review - The rebate is under review by Texas Saves with Propane and cannot be edited.

• Incomplete - Your rebate is missing information or there was incorrect information that must be updated. You will be noti-

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fied. You must edit and/or submit missing information within 10 business days.

Processing - The application is approved, and the check is being processed.

Declined - The rebate form was declined. You will be notified with the reason for the application rejection. Declined rebates cannot be resubmitted.

Expired - The application status will change to expired if any of the important dates lapse or you cancel your rebate. Keep a close eye on the important dates, as expired rebates cannot be resubmitted.

Payment Sent - The rebate check has been mailed to the customer.

For Your Customers • Please tell customers that their rebate will be arriving in an envelope from the Propane Council of Texas.

• Inform customers that their rebate should arrive within 6-8 weeks of completed application submission.

Resources • Find

full program guidelines and apply at www.txsaveswithpropane.com.

• Find downloadable marketing resources: flyer, social media ads and more to promote appliance rebate program to your customer by logging into www.txsaveswithpropane.com.

Questions?

All questions about the Appliance Rebate Program should be directed to the rebate administrator by calling (512) 883-9925 or emailing rebates@propanecounciloftexas.org.

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Rebate Application Checklist & Instructions Here’s a comprehensive list of the information that you as a propane marketer will submit to apply for a propane appliance rebate on behalf of your customer.

Information Needed to Reserve Funds q Customer’s full name q Customer’s mailing address q Number of rebates

Information Needed to Submit Rebate Application q Customer’s full name q Customer’s mailing address q Appliance installation address q Appliance type and information q Date of safety inspection q Completed and signed Appliance Program Application q Proof of purchase Please read the program guidelines on pages 8-9 for eligible marketers, consumers, and installations.

Registration 1. Go to www.txsaveswithpropane.com 2. In upper right hand corner, go to Marketer Signup to register to use the system 3. Registration is required

How to Reserve a Rebate 1. Navigate to Dashboard 2. Choose Reserve Funds 3. Fill out the form 4. Click Submit 5. Your rebate funds will be reserved for 60 days. You must complete the appliance installation within 60 days of reserving the funds and you must submit the completed rebate within 30 days of the safety inspection.

Application is in two parts.

Part 1: Complete PDF application pages 13-14

Part 2: Complete online application portion & upload required documents along with PDF application

When you’re ready to submit the rebate: 1. Navigate to Dashboard > Manage Rebates 2. Search for your customer’s name and click Complete Rebate 3. Fill out the form. All fields must be filled out and match the signed Appliance Program Application. Rebates cannot be edited after they are submitted.

4. Upload signed PDF application and proof of purchase.

5. Click Submit

How to Submit a Rebate without a Reservation 1. Navigate to Dashboard 2. Click on Apply for New Rebate 3. Fill out the form. All fields must be filled out and match the signed Appliance Program Application. Rebates cannot be edited after they are submitted.

4. Upload signed PDF application and proof of purchase.

5. Click Submit

How to Fix an Incomplete Rebate 1. Navigate to Dashboard > Manage Rebates 2. Search for your customer’s name and click Complete Rebate 3. Read the notification at the top of the rebate 4. Update the missing or incorrect information 5. Click Submit

How to Track an Existing Rebate 1. Navigate to Dashboard > Manage Rebates 2. Use the search function or scroll down to view the status of your rebates

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Download marketing resources at www.txsaveswithpropane.com.

Applications must be submitted within 30 days of safety inspection.

Forms cannot be emailed, faxed or mailed. All forms must be uploaded to the Texas Saves with Propane web portal.

ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION to qualify for this program MUST be provided.

1. Registration with program. Sign-up at www.txsaveswithpropane.com.

2. A copy of the completed application (includes PDF and online).

3. A copy of the sales receipt or paid invoice (dated after April 1, 2021) to show proof of purchase of qualifying appliance.

NOTE: This form must be signed by both the rebate recipient and propane marketer.

Application must be submitted by the propane marketer ONLY (on behalf of recipient).

The completed application and proof of purchase must be uploaded with accompanying required documentation via our secure web portal at www.txsaveswithpropane.com within 30 days of the safety inspection, or the application will be void.

The Texas Saves with Propane Program will only be available as long as funding is available.

The Propane Council of Texas reserves the right to end this program at any time without notice.

Rebate Recipient Mailing Information (This is where the rebate check will be mailed to) Recipient First & Last Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________ Phone: _________________________ Recipient is the

 Homeowner  Commercial Client

Rebate payment cannot be

Rebate Amount: $____________ reassigned to propane marketer.

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the installation, inspection, or testing of the qualifying propane appliance or any associated gas system and, by issuing a rebate, makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee regarding the qualifying appliance or the associated gas system. The Propane Council of Texas disclaims any liability for any personal injury, property damage, business losses, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly arising from the installation of the qualifying propane appliance. *** By signing this application, I acknowledge I have received and read the Rules of this program set forth by the Council. ***

 Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Applications are only valid for 30 days after the safety inspection date

Propane Marketer Information (This is who performed the safety inspection and is providing propane to this residence) Propane Company Contact First & Last Name: _______________________________________________________________ Propane Company Name: _________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________ Phone: _________________________ I understand and agree to all rules and conditions for participation in the program. I acknowledge that the installation at this location is eligible for this program and that the installation meets all PROPANE COUNCIL requirements. I hereby declare that I am authorized to sign this application and that the information stated herein is accurate. I also understand that as an active company representative, I am responsible for ensuring that the safety inspections performed by the company’s designated agents comply with PROPANE COUNCIL requirements. By signing this application, I affirm that this installation passed the safety inspection as defined in the program rules. I will make the consumer aware that the program will continue only as long as funding permits and that the application is valid for only 30 days after the safety inspection is performed.

 Propane Company Rep Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _________________

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NEW Propane Appliance Information (Maximum of $600 per Texas residence or place of business per year) This document is to be used for the Appliance Program only.

Propane company forms take precedence for legal documentation.

Appliance

Install Date

Manufacturer/Brand

Furnace or Boiler

Serial #

Rebate Amount

(not bar code or item no.)

*Old furnace or boiler New furnace or boiler $300 Appliance

$ Install Date

Manufacturer/Brand

Tankless, Standard or Power Venter

Serial #

(not bar code or item no.)

*Old water heater #1 New Propane water heater #1 $300

$

*Old water heater #2 New Propane water heater #2 $300

$

*Old appliance information is not required for new construction, only for replacements.

Total Rebate(s) Due: Total cannot exceed $600

$

Type of Installation

 New Construction

 Replace Electric

 LPG Replacement

If this is a replacement, what is the reason for the replacement? (Check all that apply)

 Remodel  Malfunctioning Unit

 Appliance Upgrade  Appliance Availability

 Prefer Propane over other fuel types  Other:________________________________

Propane Appliance Texas Installation Address Installation Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ TX City: ________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________ Phone: _________________________ Date of Safety Inspection: ____________________ Submission of the Application form constitutes a representation on the part of the participating propane marketer that the work shown on the form has actually been completed. I have inspected the equipment and performed a safety inspection at the address listed above in accordance with the standards set forth by the state regulation. As a result of that inspection, I have determined that the equipment meets all of the applicable standards, code, and regulations in Texas for authority having jurisdiction and complies with manufacturer’s installation instructions.

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the installation, inspection, or testing of the qualifying propane appliance or any associated gas system and, by issuing a rebate, makes no representation, warranty or guarantee regarding the qualifying appliance or the associated gas system. The Propane Council of Texas disclaims any liability for any personal injury, property damage, business losses or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly or indirectly arising from the installation of the qualifying propane appliance.

Technician’s Printed Name: ___________________________________________________

 Technician’s Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

The Propane Council of Texas assumes no liability or reliance on this form.

Forms cannot be emailed, faxed, or mailed. All forms must be uploaded to the Texas Saves with Propane web portal as there is an online component to the application process.

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2021 Propane Construction Incentive Program: No Cap + Bonuses

The Propane Education & Research Council will pay you up to $1,000 for each new home or remodel completed in 2021, if you include qualifying propane appliances. You can also earn a $500 bonus for installing propane appliances specified for your region. That’s $1,500 per home. Funding is limited, and certain restrictions apply, so get your application in as soon as possible by following these steps.

WHO CAN APPLY?

In addition to meeting the baseline propane installation requirements, you must also meet the following criteria1: • You are a U.S. builder or remodeler, and at least 18 years of age.

• The homes for which you are applying were built or remodeled in December 2020, and/or January through December 2021. Incentive funding is limited, so the sooner you submit your application, the better.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit Propane.com/Construction-Incentive to learn more,

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determine if you qualify, apply, or reserve your incentive for a project not yet completed.

NEW! As a part of the application process, you must also submit a home energy analysis from the Energy Planning Analysis Tool (EPAT) for each project in order to qualify. The EPAT is an easy to use online tool that calculates potential energy use and modeled emissions data about your homes, which must be included with your application.

HOW IT WORKS

Qualifying and selected construction professionals receive a monetary incentive for building or remodeling homes using propane appliances.

To be eligible for this PERC incentive program, a home must include at least one of the following propane appliances: a boiler or furnace; hydronic air handler; combi boiler; tankless or storage tank water heater; a hybrid heat pump with propane gas emergency heat. Verification of installed appliances should be provided by a completed gas check, or similar form, performed by a propane supplier.

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Changes in 2021 New this year, we have implemented a reservation system; wherein an applicant may apply for up to five (5) homes that have yet to be completed in the building/remodeling process. The reservation system reserves incentives for the homes that you expect to complete in this calendar year.

Additionally, there is no limit on the number of incentives that any one applicant may receive. If you have completed eight (8) homes on March 11, 2021 (example) and meet the appliance eligibility for each home you would qualify for eight incentives (up to $1,500 per home).

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• Standby Generator Ready to apply? Visit Propane.com/Construction-Incentive to get all the program details 2. Program will pay participants and start your application. For questions regarding specific scenarios or what qualifies, call upon receiving a completed contract, PERC at 202-452-8975 or email constructionincentive@propane.com.

W9, EPAT, and Gas Check. Applicants will receive a 1099 for tax purposes.

Ready to apply? Visit Propane.com/Construction-Incentive to get all the program details and start your application. For questions regarding specific scenarios or what qualifies, call PERC at 202-452-8975 or email constructionincentive@propane.com.

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Home Builders Association Announces Top Sustainable and Green Building Trends & Features in Homes

Energy efficiency is a primary driver in home buyer preferences, according to research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), revealed at the 2021 NAHB International Builders’ Show®

virtual experience (IBSx) in February.

This past summer, NAHB surveyed more than 3,000 home buyers, both recent and prospective, on the types of features they prefer to have in their homes,

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including eco-friendly components and designs. Top features included: ENERGY STAR rating for the whole house and other energy-efficient amenities.

Out of 200 features that were polled, Energy Star Rated Appliances made the Top 10 Most Wanted List. It also appeared in the top 5 when polled on green features.

“There are a wide range of green features that buyers feel are desirable,” noted Paul Emrath, Ph.D., VP of surveys and housing policy research at NAHB. “Energy efficiency, though, tops the list of what they most want.”

Buyers are willing to invest in features that help lower their utility bills, with the average buyer willing to pay as much as $9,292 more upfront for a home to save $1,000 annually on utility costs.

Buyers are generally willing to spend more on green certifications as well, including more than $2,000 upfront for a home certified to an above-code standard for health and wellness—features that have becoming increasingly important in the wake of COVID-19.

“We’re doing a lot more in our homes now,” observed Brandon Bryant, founder of Red Tree Builders, a green home building company in Asheville, N.C. “So, in turn our homes need to do a lot more for us.”

Examples of features that incorporate health and wellness include zone heating, purified air appliances such as UVC fans, indoor air quality sensors and a connection to the outdoors help residents live comfortably and safely in their homes.

Buyers may not realize that many of these features are also inherently energy efficient and meet a number of additional housing and lifestyle desires.

The top 5 tech features included a pro-

grammable thermostat and multi-zone HVAC system in addition to home security features that took up the top spots.

“Education is key,” Bryant added. “We’ve got to teach people how to live in green homes, how these homes operate and even before we build to let them know what we could do because a lot of times we could do so much more for their life.”

In addition to the green and energyefficiency preferences, the Texas Propane Gas Association shares with its readers some highlights of 2021 edition of What

Home Buyers Really Want.

The What Home Buyers Really Want not only includes homebuyer’s preferences, but also how the recent pandemic has changed some of those preferences.

One of five buyers stated they want a larger home as a result of the pandemic, with a median square footage of 2022 square feet.

“Most buyers (52%) prefer to heat and cool their homes with electricity, while 33% prefer to do it with gas. The reverse is true for cooking: 51% prefer to cook

with gas and 39% with electricity. Preferences are more evenly split for water heating: 45% prefer gas and 40% electricity,” NAHB reports in their key findings summary.

Interest in outdoor kitchens, built in grills and outdoor fireplaces substantially rose with the price point of the home.

Additional home buyer preferences and details are included in NAHB’s, What Home Buyers Really Want (2021 edition). The full report can be purchased at NAHB’s store at www.builderbooks.com.

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Earth Day: How to Talk About Propane & The Environment Propane plays a role in reducing emissions for a variety of uses compared with other energy sources including electricity.

But in a world where people are ready to “electrify everything” to reduce emissions or lower their carbon footprint, it’s more important than ever that propane’s benefits are heard. It’s even more impactful if everyone in the propane industry is saying the same things. As with anything, how you talk about something depends on to whom you’re speaking. Their understanding of, experience with, and motivations to use propane will determine how our propane story resonates best with each group. Outlined are key messages for you to refer to when speaking with different audience groups about propane’s environmental impact and benefits. These messages can also be shared on social media.

1. Residential customer

• Using propane appliances in your home can help reduce your carbon footprint compared to other energy sources.

• You should feel good about your home energy decisions because propane is better for the environment than other energy sources.

• Propane appliances are more energy efficient, so you save on monthly energy costs while also doing better by the environment.

• Propane backup generators can help keep your home safe from power outages that can cause discomfort for the family.

2. Business professional (ex. farmer, fleet owner, builder, facility operator, etc.)

• Propane is a clean energy source that can help your business or organization lower emissions and reduce your operation’s carbon footprint.

• Propane is the affordable clean energy choice for businesses required to meet stringent state and local emissions regulations.

• By using a clean American energy like propane, you can position your business as one that cares about the local environment and the communities in which you work.

• Propane offers the lowest total costof-operation of any energy source, including electric, for fleet vehicles.

• Businesses that operate equipment powered by propane will reduce fuel costs by 30 to 50 percent compared to other fuels.

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• Most businesses that transition to propane-powered equipment often see a return-on-investment within 24 to 36 months because of reduced fuel costs and fewer maintenance needs — something that you won’t find with other clean energy sources.

• Propane is a proven fuel that has long provided an economical solution in several of the nation’s most important commercial markets including agriculture, transportation, home and building construction, and material handling.

3. Environmentalist

• “Electrify everything” isn’t the answer and will only put further stress on our nation’s aging electrical grid. A better solution should be to look at ways to diversify our energy solutions.

• Propane is the affordable alternative energy source to significantly reduce GHG, NOx, and other harmful emissions.

• With more than 90 percent of propane produced right here in the United States, propane allows for our country to lessen its dependence on foreign oil.

• Propane is changing what a carbonbased fuel can be with renewable propane.

• Renewable propane is made today from waste oils and fats and is often produced in a facility that makes biodiesel.

• Renewable propane has 42 percent less carbon intensity than an EV, according to CARB. • Studies from the World LP Gas Association show that most of the supply can come from renewable sources by 2040, as those sources move from fats and oils to cellulosic sources.

• We can use the infrastructure we have in place for traditional propane to transport renewable propane. It’s a practical solution that will be easy to implement.

• “Near zero” ultra-low NOx propane autogas engines are certified to the optional ultra-low NOx CARB .02 standard, operating 90 percent cleaner than the EPA’s strictest heavy-duty standard.

• Propane autogas has 15 percent less

carbon intensity than an EV, according to CARB. • Propane autogas school buses produce 96 percent fewer nitrogen oxide emissions than clean diesel school buses in real-world tests conducted by West Virginia University’s Center of Alternative Fuels, Engines, and Emissions.

• Propane autogas school buses are also cleaner than electric buses when factoring for the upstream emissions created by the manufacturing of electric batteries.

• A recent study from Georgia State University found students riding lowemissions buses were missing school less and scoring better on tests compared to students riding aging diesel buses with dirtier emissions.

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• Propane helps keep the air you breathe clean.

• Propane is a clean energy source that helps protect the environment.

• Propane reduces greenhouse gases that can hurt our planet.

• Propane protects our planet from getting sick.

• Propane helps keep your home and city clean.

• School buses powered by propane keep you safe and healthy on the way to school.

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• Propane is a clean alternative to traditional fuels like gasoline and diesel.

• Propane is a clean energy source that reduces greenhouse gases and other harmful emissions that are the basic precursors of ground-level ozone, or smog.

• Propane produces fewer emissions than electricity when you account for all the emissions produced in the creation and transmission of electricity to the site where it’s used.

• Clean propane school buses improve air quality in and around the bus to provide a healthier ride for students, and they cost less to operate, so school districts have more money to put towards classroom programs.

• A recent study from Georgia State University found students riding lowemissions buses were missing school less and scoring better on tests compared to students riding aging diesel buses with dirtier emissions.

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People in Propane William Stephen Smith, 75, of Floresville, TX passed away on February 23, 2021. He was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor’s degree in business. Steve owned and operated Smith Gas Company, established by his grandfather in 1928 in Floresville.

Steve was a dedicated runner, and he wrote a weekly column for the San Antonio Express News for 10 years. He generously gave of his time to help meet the needs of many. He was a member of the TPGA board of directors, a member of the Floresville Chamber of Commerce and numerous other service organizations. He will be remembered fondly for his love of hunting, surfing and coaching beginner riders on the Boogie Bahn at Schlitterbahn. He is survived by his mother, son and daughter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

John William Ketchum, 74, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away on March 12, 2021. John was an avid runner for 34 years, running in 5Ks every month for 10 years. He was driven, motivated and quirky. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to go hiking and camping. John learned to love cycling at a later age. He loved nothing more in the world than family. He retired from Gas Equipment Company after working there for many, many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time. Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org.

Remodeling May Increase Residential Gallons in 2021

According to many industry sources and reported by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), all categories of remodeling have seen a notable uptick since the pandemic began, and demand is expected to grow in 2021.

This is especially true for kitchens and outdoor living areas.

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The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity — an index from the Joint Center for Housing Studies — predicts a 4.1% bump in renovation and repair spending in the first quarter of 2021.

If these indicators prove true, it could mean more opportunities for propane professionals who have nurtured relationships with remodeling firms, replacement contractors, and dealers.

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MAY

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13 Texas Saves with Propane Appliance Rebate Webinar

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Cunningham Gas Products 9 Ferrellgas 26

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Outdoor Fish Fry at Its Finest with Propane

Outdoor cooking and backyard entertainment have always been popular in temperate Texas. And perhaps the pandemic has drawn attention even more so to the good old outdoors. With 12 months of the year (absent a week or two) being available to enjoy outside, Texans are accomplished with their outdoor cooking.

Heating from the “inside out” is accomplished by using a horizontally mounted rear jet burner that blasts intense hot air through inner vent tubing under the oil, then exits safely through a rear exterior vertical exhaust. Heat transfers through the metal tubing into the oil.

Bayou Classic, a company founded in southern Louisiana with a goal of providing cooking equipment to enhance any outdoor experience, offers a four-gallon propane-powered Bayou Fryer that feeds a crowd.

The fryer bottom collects loose batter below the heat source to prevent scorching. Cooking oil stays cleaner and lasts longer. Stainless construction and a bottom drain valve provide easy clean-up.

The cooker allows users to fry fish, shrimp, chicken, fries, hushpuppies and onion rings with the stainless outdoor fryer. The fryer heats from the “inside out”, not the bottom, so cooking oil stays clean.

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