Tools & Toolkits


APGA creates resources for our members with a specific goal to support and help the public gas system industry.

Learn more about our resources by clicking the topics below.

Could not meet all the needs to serve our customers without APGA involvement and resources. 

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. 

Benchmarking Program

The APGA Benchmarking Program is now available for APGA members.

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Communications Toolkit

This messaging toolkit is a resource for APGA members to use on social platforms and for engaging with local media outlets, community members, and other stakeholders

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Environmental Roadmap

APGA developed a voluntary qualitative assessment tool called the Environmental Roadmap to provide public gas utilities the opportunity to document the many positive sustainability actions performed as a part of normal business. To provide a complementary quantitative tool, APGA also developed the Environmental Roadmap Worksheet, which provides a voluntary way to score your utility.

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RNG Toolkit

The RNG Toolkit aims to comprehensively cover the extensive range of RNG, whether a utility or system is exploring potential RNG investments or has experience with RNG projects

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APGA Goal Tool

APGA GOAL (GAS OVERALL AWARENESS LEVEL) TOOL is your solution for measuring safety-awareness effectiveness as required by Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

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PSMS Planning Tool

The APGA PSMS Task Group and ENERGY Worldnet have collaborated to provide PSMS Planning / Gap Analysis Tool for Small Operators. This is a self-assessment tool intended to introduce users to the elements of API RP 1173, while helping identify potential areas for improvement.

PSMS Planning Tool

Public Awareness Materials

To assist our members with public awareness requirements, APGA has some sample materials.

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Security Self-Assessment Tool

The Security Self-Assessment Tool is a voluntary, self-guided assessment created by APGA and EverLine.

Security Self-Assessment Tool

Members Only Tools & Toolkits

APGA has created resources for our members such as security self-assessments, roadmaps, and more! Please log in to view to all the tools and toolkits available.

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More Resources

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Members Only Resources

APGA has created resources for our members such as directories, publications, and more! Please log in to view the full list.

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Get Involved

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! 

Best Practice Sharing

APGA members share their best practices on safety & operations through various committees and the System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) program.

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Committees

APGA members, through their involvement in committees and taskforces meet regularly on a variety of topics from communication to operations to regulatory activities.

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Conferences and Webinars

APGA holds four conferences a year, including an annual Operations Conference along with webinars that feature speakers and panels of experts on topics such as integrity management, regulatory compliance, and new technology. on operations-focused topics such as Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS).

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APGA Security & Integrity Foundation

The APGA Security and Integrity Foundation (SIF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, is dedicated to promoting the security, operational integrity, and safety of natural gas distribution and utilization facilities. The SIF focuses its resources on enhancing the ability of gas utility operators to prevent, mitigate, and repair damage to the nation’s small gas distribution infrastructure.

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