APGA represents America’s publicly owned natural gas utilities at the federal level by advocating on behalf of our members on a variety of issues impacting the distribution and direct use of natural gas. APGA also organizes member sharing events and develops programs with a specific goal to improve the reliability, operational efficiency, and regulatory environment in which public gas systems operate.Learn more about our priorities by clicking the topics below.
As a small municipal system we have a limited budget. APGA membership allows us to keep up on policy and rule changes. They fight for the small systems at the legislative level. Kelli Neiberger, Gas Department Supervisor, Town of Rangely Gas Department, Colorado
APGA represents America’s publicly owned natural gas utilities at the federal level by advocating on behalf of our members on a variety of issues impacting the distribution and direct use of natural gas.
America’s public gas utilities believe the safe delivery of natural gas is paramount for our industry. APGA engages on behalf of its members in activities such as the Pipeline Safety Reauthorization, PHMSA Advisory Bulletins, and federal comments to federal regulatory agencies. APGA works with both federal policymakers to ensure any changes to safety regulations are technically feasible, reasonable, cost-effective, and practical. View More on Regulatory Advocacy
Natural gas provides a reliable and cost-effective energy source for families and businesses throughout the country due to its abundance and the efficiency of direct use. Consequently, APGA is an advocate for policies that keep energy costs low such as LIHEAP funding and pipeline rate accountability.
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APGA and its members support energy efficiency standards grounded in sound science, transparent analysis and economic justification. View More on Appliance Efficiency
APGA often sends letters to Congress providing our members’ perspectives on important policy issues.View Congressional Correspondence
APGA's activities are guided by policy positions as memorialized in the APGA Policy Resolutions.
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APGA often submits comments to federal agencies providing our members' perspectives on important rulemakings.
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APGA organizes member sharing events, creates resources, and develops programs with a specific goal to improve the reliability, operational efficiency, and regulatory environment in which public gas systems operate.
APGA has created the Mutual Aid Program to allow utilities to provide and receive aid from natural gas system program participants from around the country.View Emergency Preparedness
APGA recognizes operational excellence in the community-owned natural gas industry through its SOAR Program, Safety Contest, and Safety Management Excellence Award.View Membership Recognition
APGA has various tools and toolkits such as the GOAL Program, PSMS Planning Tool, Security Self-Assessment, and more to help members improve their operations and stay in compliance with various regulations.View Tools
There are many opportunities for all APGA members (system, associates, and agency members) to get involved from being involved in our committees, engaging in advocacy, and more!
APGA members share their best practices on safety & operations through various committees and the System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) program.
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APGA members, through their involvement in Committees and Councils, participate in the Legislative Summit, an annual event on Capitol Hill where they engage with policymakers, as well as other meetings with their legislators. They also meet regularly and join in frequent webinars on advocacy priorities.
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Investing in developing new and improved products, processes, practices, and knowledge to increase the operational safety of natural gas distribution infrastructure and to increase the utilization of safe and efficient natural gas end-use technologies.
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