Now that the cold weather is upon us, we want to remind everyone about the importance of keeping your family safe, happy and warm this winter. Check out the following links and articles to learn more about propane safety and home heating:
MAPGA CETP Calendar now available!
Click HERE for more information...
HOS Waivers
The following PDF declares that Maryland is in a State of Emergency due to the winter storm, and grants an HOS exemption.
 MD HOS Executive Order
We have received an Hours of Service waiver for Maryland from 6 AM Saturday, February 6, 2010 until 6 AM Thursday, February 11, 2010.
Please be sure to keep a copy of the attached waiver in any company vehicle making use of it.
Waiver for 2.6 - 2.11.2010
Registration information will be posted shortly, please check back or call Sherry Sentell at 434-977-3716 with questions.
Scholarships Available Through NPGA
NPGA is offering college scholarships to dependants of NPGA members. The application deadline is March 15th, 2010. Click below to download a printable information sheet or click on this link to visit NPGA directly: http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=791.
NPGA Scholarship Fact Sheet
Position Announcement
The Mid-Atlantic Propane Gas Association is looking for a part to full-time Propane Safety and Outreach Coordinator to cover Maryland and Delaware. Candidate will conduct training, consumer and industry outreach, emergency responder training and more.
Click here to read more...
2009 Fall Meeting Wrap-up
Thank you for all of those who attended and made the meeting a success! MORE....
Mid-Atlantic Builders Exceptional Energy Update
Tom Jaenicke's presentation from the 2009 Summer Meeting is now available on-line. To view, log in to the MAPGA Member Area HERE. If you need help logging in, please e-mail us at mapga@mapga.org.
Perc Develops Fleet Calculator
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently launched a new online Fleet Calculator to assist the industry in comparing the cost of propane-powered vehicles versus gasoline and diesel vehicles. The tool will help potential customers understand the financial benefits of switching to propane, especially with new propane products available or soon to be on the market (GM 8.1-L engine platform, Roush/F-150, Blue Bird school bus programs, and numerous aftermarket systems available) combined with the alternative fuel tax credits. The Fleet Calculator is an interactive tool that provides marketers and customers with hard numbers to demonstrate the savings realized by driving propane-powered vehicles. The worksheet results can be printed or emailed to the user
For more information on the NEW Fleet Calculator... |
