Join SEPA
Membership That Supports Your Role in the Propane Industry
SEPA membership gives propane professionals a stronger voice, a broader network, and a practical way to stay connected to the issues shaping the industry across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
However you use your membership, SEPA exists to help keep you informed, represented, and connected.
Different members join SEPA for different reasons. Some rely on SEPA for advocacy and legislative awareness. Others value education, training, events, sponsorship opportunities, regulatory updates, member visibility, or the ability to build relationships with propane professionals across the Southeast.
Find Your SEPA Membership Category
Why Join the Southeast Propane Alliance?
SEPA brings together propane marketers, suppliers, service providers, educators, and industry partners who want to protect and strengthen the propane industry across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Membership is not just about belonging to an association. It is about having a regional organization working on behalf of the industry you depend on.
What does the Southeast Propane Alliance do?
The Southeast Propane Alliance promotes, protects, and strengthens the propane industry across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We support members through advocacy, education, events, industry communication, sponsorship opportunities, and connections to resources that help propane businesses stay informed and represented.
Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
Propane businesses need timely information. SEPA helps members stay aware of issues moving through local, state, and national channels so they can better understand what may affect their business, customers, and communities.
Education and Training Connections
Through SEPA’s connection to SEPATEC, members have access to propane-focused education and training resources that support workforce development, safety, technical skill, and professional growth.
Networking With Propane Professionals
SEPA events and communications help members build relationships with propane marketers, suppliers, affiliate companies, service providers, and industry leaders throughout the region.
Member Visibility
SEPA membership helps companies stay visible within the regional propane community through directory listings, event participation, member communication, sponsorship opportunities, and industry involvement.
Industry News and Communication
Members benefit from updates, notices, event information, advocacy alerts, and association communication designed to keep the regional propane industry better informed.
SEPA Membership Dues and Cost
SEPA membership dues depend on the membership category. Some dues are fixed, while Independent Marketer dues vary based on company information. Please see below for detailed information.
Affiliate Members/Suppliers
For propane industry suppliers and partners- For wholesalers, manufacturers, trucking firms, service providers, and suppliers
- Supports companies interested in the work of the Alliance
- Connect with propane marketers across NC, SC, and GA
- Access SEPA events, sponsorship, and member communications
Out-of-State Marketers
For marketers based outside the SEPA region- For marketers with no retail locations in NC, SC, or GA
- For companies that belong to NPGA through their own state association
- Stay connected to SEPA and the Southeast propane industry
- Access SEPA events and member communications
Individual Members
For eligible employees of member companies- Limited to employees of Marketer or Affiliate Members
- Listed in the Membership Directory
- Receive SEPA mailings and emails
- Stay informed about SEPA events, notices, and updates
Multi-State Marketers
For marketers paying dues through NPGA- For companies with retail locations outside NC, SC, and GA
- SEPA dues do not need to be paid directly to SEPA
- Stay connected to SEPA through NPGA membership
- Access SEPA events, updates, and industry communication
- Contact SEPA with category questions
Independent Marketers
Dues calculated by company- For independent propane dealers in the SEPA region
- May operate one or more retail or bulk plant locations
- Dues are based on gallons sold and bulk plant count
- Use the dues chart and state-specific application form
- Forms vary by headquarters state and optional PAC rules
State-Specific Applications for Independent Marketers
Independent Marketers should use the application for the state where the company is headquartered. SEPA uses state-specific forms because optional PAC fund donation rules vary by state.
North Carolina Independent Marketer Application
Use the North Carolina form if your business is headquartered in North Carolina.
South Carolina Independent Marketer Application
Use the South Carolina form if your business is headquartered in South Carolina.
Georgia Independent Marketer Application
Use the Georgia form if your business is headquartered in Georgia.
Out-of-State Independent Marketer Application
Use this form if your business isn't headquartered in our tristate area.
Education and Training Through SEPATEC
A strong propane industry depends on trained, capable professionals. SEPA membership connects propane businesses with important education and workforce development resources through the Southeast Propane Technical Education Center, known as SEPATEC.
SEPATEC supports propane-focused technical training for industry employees, helping companies strengthen safety, build skills, and prepare workers for the demands of the propane field. For members, this connection is an important part of SEPA’s broader commitment to safety, education, and industry readiness.
Membership FAQ
Which SEPA membership category should I choose?
The right category depends on your company’s role in the propane industry. SEPA offers membership options for Multi-State Marketers, Independent Marketers, Affiliate Members or Suppliers, Out-of-State Marketers, and Individual Members. If you are unsure which category applies, use the contact form and select “Membership.”
How are SEPA membership dues calculated?
SEPA dues depend on the membership category. Independent Marketer dues vary by member and are calculated using the company’s total number of bulk plants and prior-year propane gallons sold in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Affiliate, Out-of-State Marketer, and Individual dues are fixed.
What is the cost of SEPA membership?
Affiliate Members or Suppliers pay $950, Out-of-State Marketers pay $250, and Individual Members pay $90. Independent Marketer dues vary by member and should be calculated using the current dues chart and state-specific form. Multi-State Marketer dues are paid through NPGA.
Can I join through Alliance360?
Yes. New members can apply through Alliance360 or use the appropriate PDF application form.
Does SEPA membership include access to education and training?
SEPA membership connects members with propane education and workforce development resources through SEPATEC.
Do SEPA dues include NPGA dues?
Some application pathways include NPGA-related dues or processing. Multi-State Marketer dues are paid through NPGA and do not need to be paid directly to SEPA. Independent Marketers should review the current application form for their state to understand the full dues calculation.
Join SEPA Today
If your company works in, supports, or depends on the propane industry in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia, SEPA membership gives you a stronger connection to the people, resources, and advocacy that help move the industry forward.