The purpose of the Propane Education & Research Council (Council) is to promote the safe, efficient use of propane as a preferred energy source. With the passing of the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA) in 1996 by Congress, the industry began to conduct a referendum among propane producers and marketers, who overwhelmingly approved the formation of the Council. The Council receives funding by an assessment or "check-off" on each gallon of odorized propane gas. The assessment will collect five-tenths of one cent per gallon in 2007. The assessment is projected to collect $45.1 million dollars in 2007 to fund programs and projects. Through the Council, the propane industry has committed itself to a multi-year, multi-million dollar effort to improve consumer and employee safety, to fund research and development of new and more efficient propane equipment, and to expand public awareness of propane and its many uses and environmental advantages. The direction of the Council is guided by several documents, including the Propane Education and Research Act, the Council's Policies, Rules, and Procedures, By-laws, and Strategic Plans. These documents and other Council documents are located in the Resource Library, which you can visit by clicking here. PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL