American Public Gas Association

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The American Public Gas Association (APGA) is a non-profit trade group for publicly owned natural gas local distribution companies (LDCs) in the United States. It represents the interests of public gas systems before Congress, federal agencies, and other energy stakeholders by helping shape regulatory and legislative policy.

APGA started in 1961 when leaders from municipal gas systems across 14 states formed the organization to give public gas a national voice. It began with about 30 members and has grown to more than 730 utilities in 38 states.

Members include municipal gas distribution systems, public utility districts, county districts, and other public agencies that own or operate natural gas facilities. Through APGA, these public gas systems stay informed about federal policy, safety, operations, technology, and market trends, and they participate in committees that help set policy. Mayors and utility board members can join the Public Gas Policy Council (PGPC).

APGA runs an annual conference, testifies before Congress (notably the House Committee on Energy and Commerce), and engages with the Department of Energy on policy matters. The association is headquartered in Washington, DC, and its current president and CEO is Dave Schryver. Learn more at www.apga.org.