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On January 26, House Republican leader Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced the appointment of Republican Committee Chairs— Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron) was named Republican Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. “Now more than ever, Pennsylvania’s role as an energy producer is vital to the future of our Commonwealth and our nation,” Rep. […]

We encourage you to participate in a committee this year. Your voice will help shape the direction of the association on important topics and initiatives. Committees include: Convention, Education, Heating Fuels, Motor Fuel & C-Store, New Generation, Political Action and Propane. Click Here to view the objectives of each committee, meeting dates and to join. […]

Take advantage of these free webinars hosted by the PPA in the upcoming months. Presenters include industry experts and government agency partners who cover a wide range of topics impacting your business– — February 2: PA Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Program Overview – What It Takes To Win An EV Infrastructure Grant by ChargePoint.  9:00 […]

Last week, Congressional House Republicans moved forward with priority policies – notably legislation that would limit the President’s authority to release oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The legislation, which is being debated on the House floor, would require a plan for increasing drilling leases on federal land before more SPR releases. Rep. Josh […]

The 2022 posting cycle for OSHA’s workplace injury and illness reporting rule begins on February 1, 2023 and runs through April 30. The OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements generally apply to businesses with more than full time 10 employees or the hourly equivalent. However, certain businesses such as gasoline stations are exempt […]

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else– — Gov. Shapiro — Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating New Office To Implement Economic Development Projects,, Create Jobs, Foster Innovation, With A Special Focus On Disadvantaged And Underserved Communities — Post-Gazette – Salena Zito: How Josh Shapiro Expanded His Base, How He Plans To Lead […]

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association announced the completion of the most recent phase of the planned expansion of its training center in Middletown. The expansion brings the total floorplan to more than 4,000 square feet dedicated to HVAC and energy training programs. PPA operates the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) which offers leading hands-on […]

The Eastern Energy Expo will return to the Mid-Atlantic region for the first time in four years! Join us for EEE 2023 in Atlantic City for the premier trade show bringing together the energy and comfort industry. Exhibit space is already more than 80% sold out! Attendee registration and the complete schedule of events will […]

One of the first issues that the Shapiro Administration will face is the Regional Greenhouse Gas House Initiative (RGGI). This cap and trade program was the centerpiece of Governor Wolf’s environmental policy that was adopted last year by regulation over the strong objections of the legislature. The regulation is currently tied up in a court […]

On Wednesday, Energy Secretary Granholm sent a letter to Congressional House Republicans warning them that limiting President Joe Biden’s authority to tap the nation’s oil reserves would undermine national security, cause crude oil shortages and raise gasoline prices. The Strategic Production Response Act was introduced earlier this month by U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to significantly narrow the scope of regulatory exemptions available to CDL drivers during a declared emergency as well as the length of time those regulations are waived. The proposed rule is important to energy marketers because it could hinder the ability to adequately maintain fuel supply […]

The Emergency Preparedness and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies. EPCRA requires facilities to report each year on the storage, use and release of hazardous chemicals (including petroleum products) during the previous calendar year. Typically, Tier II reports are filed with the state or […]

The 2022 Economic Census, the U.S. Census Bureau’s official measure of American business, begins mailing out to selected companies on January 31st. Data provided by businesses fuels the most comprehensive economic statistics available. If you receive an official Economic Census letter, a response is due March 15th and is required by law. TAP HERE for […]

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else– March 7– Governor’s Budget Address — Gov. Shapiro — Gov. Shapiro Formally Submits Cabinet Nominations To Senate For Their ‘Advice & Consent’ — Gov. Shapiro Formally Nominates Michelle Henry To Serve As Attorney General — Spotlight PA: Democrat Josh Shapiro Sworn In As PA’s 48th Governor […]

The state Senate passed a bill (Senate Bill 35) this past week that is intended to roll back the motor fuel tax increase that took effect on January 1, 2023. That increase was the result of the significant rise in the average wholesale price for the previous year as calculated in the oil franchise tax […]

With his Inauguration set for this Tuesday, Governor-elect Josh Shapiro has announced several of his proposed Cabinet secretaries. One announcement that has gotten a lot of attention from PPA and other groups in the energy sector is that of the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Shapiro has selected Rich Negrin, who is […]

Take advantage of these free webinars hosted by the PPA in the upcoming months. Presenters include industry experts and government agency partners who cover a wide range of topics impacting your business– — February 2: PA Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Program Overview – What It Takes To Win An EV Infrastructure Grant by ChargePoint.  9:00 […]

Confusion continues to reign in the state House regarding which party will control that body for the two-year session. The November elections resulted in the Democrats having on paper 102 seats (a majority of the 203 body) but one of those seats included a Democrat in Allegheny County that had died a couple weeks before […]

After an eventful first week of the 118th Congress, House Republicans elected Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as the next Speaker of the House. As part of the negotiations, Speaker McCarthy agreed to certain concessions to secure the votes of more conservative members – including an agreement to place more of the conservative block on key committees. […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released the annual minimum employee random drug and alcohol testing rates for 2023. The test rates are the minimum percentage of employees subject to U.S. DOT drug and alcohol requirements who must undergo a random test during the 2023 calendar year. The number of random drug tests […]