What We Do

APGA represents America’s publicly owned natural gas utilities by advocating on behalf of our members on federal legislative and regulatory issues impacting the delivery and use of natural gas in homes and businesses. APGA also facilitates member sharing events and develops programs with a specific goal to improve the safety, reliability, operational efficiency, of public gas systems.

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As a small public gas system, the community of systems joined together through APGA, provides me with an abundant amount of resources and contacts that […] I would otherwise not have access to or resources to acquire.

Affordability

Natural gas provides a reliable and cost-effective energy source for American families and businesses due to its domestic abundance and the efficiency of directly using natural gas in homes and businesses. Consequently, APGA advocates for policies that strive to keep energy costs low, such as the funding of programs like LIHEAP and ensuring accountability of established pipeline rates at FERC.

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Consumer Choice

APGA supports building and appliance energy efficiency standards that are grounded in sound science, transparent analysis, and economic justification. We believe that standards should enhance, not limit, consumer energy choices while also improving energy efficiency in a practical and cost-effective manner.

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Safety & Reliability

America’s public gas utilities are committed to maintaining and enhancing the safety of their systems by modernizing infrastructure, incorporating industry-leading practices, employing skilled and knowledgeable employees and contractors, and engaging with the public on natural gas safety. APGA engages on behalf of its members in activities such as the Pipeline Safety Reauthorization, PHMSA Advisory Bulletins, and federal rulemaking activities. APGA collaborates with federal policymakers to ensure any changes to safety regulations are technically feasible, reasonable, cost-effective, and practical.

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Programs and Resources

APGA facilitates member sharing events, creates resources and tools, and develops programs with the goal to improve safety, reliability, and the operational efficiency public gas systems. View the Resources area of our website to view all our resources for our members and learn more.

Emergency Preparedness

APGA has created the APGA Mutual Aid Program and enables access to the National Mutual Aid Program to allow natural gas systems to provide and receive aid from program participants from around the country.

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Membership Recognition

APGA recognizes operational excellence in the community-owned natural gas industry through its SOAR Program, Safety Contest, and Safety Management Excellence Award.

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Tools & Toolkits

APGA has various tools and toolkits such as the GOAL Program, PSMS Planning Tool, Security Self-Assessment, Benchmarking Program, and more to help members improve their operations and stay in compliance with various regulations.

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PHMSA NGDISM Grant

APGA has put together this page to help utilities with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program.

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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

APGA has many ways members can get involved in our association from networking to volunteer opportunities.

Best Practice Sharing

APGA members share their best practices on safety & operations and organizational governance through various committees and the programs.

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Committees

APGA’s committees meet virtually and in-person to discuss a wide range of policy, organizational, and operational matters. These committees also assist in facilitating APGA’s conferences and webinars.

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Conferences and Webinars

APGA members engage in industry advocacy and information sharing through virtual and in-person events and conferences.

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APGA Research Foundation

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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