In 1950, a small group of concerned fuel oil dealers and gasoline distributors came together to do some good for their industry. The result was the creation of The Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association. Since then, the ICPA has been providing a forum for petroleum marketers of all types to enhance their businesses and improve the industry. Today, the ICPA is a thriving organization with more than 550 members with 13,000 Connecticut-based employees whose priority is to strengthen and protect the future of the petroleum industry.

In 2004 ICPA created the ICPA Education Foundation, under which operates the Association's Technical Education Center. The Foundation is a 501[c] [3] organization providing excellence in technical training for the 4000 professional licensed oil heat technicians who work in the trade in our state. Since 2004 our technical school has been certified by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education as a private, vocational technical school.

The ICPA keeps members up-to-date on the latest legislative and regulatory proposals from our state and federal government, and defends the interests of all petroleum marketers throughout the state of Connecticut. The collective strength of our membership provides the platform by which the petroleum industry can continue to flourish, by working with government regulators to promote, preserve and protect our industry in today's business climate.

Membership Benefits

• Connecticut Petroleum Marketers and their associated businesses will enjoy many benefits of membership in the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association.
• You get to join with hundreds of other companies and save money purchasing important services such as health insurance, uniforms, drug testing services. medical savings accounts, credit card processing services.
• Our member's only section contains a Member Services Catalog full of member benefits;
• You get to keep informed of what's happening in the industry through weekly electronic newsletters and periodic releases of Technical Bulletins - documents what boil down difficult regulations into easily understood material;
• You get to stay on top of important legislative and regulatory developments in both Hartford and Washington. ICPA has a full-time lobbying firm at work in the state capitol and is a member of both the New England Fuel Institute and the Petroleum Marketers Association of America to keep an eye on Washington. Our member's only section contains parts specifically dedicated to state and federal government relations work;
• You participate in and support our efforts to work with the media in the state to help them and the public better understand what we do in our industry and how it benefits the people of Connecticut;
• You gain access to literally dozens of education and training programs. ICPA's Technical Education Center trains the lion share of the professional oilheat technicians in the state. ICPA also offers Management Education programs for non-technical personnel;
• You get to participate in the shaping of the marketing efforts of the industry through the grants ICPA receives from the National Oilheat Research Alliance [NORA]. Each year ICPA receives more than $800,000 in consumer education funding along for the purpose of promoting the oilheat industry within the state.
  ICPA is your conduit to more than 500 petroleum marketers who sell 1.6 billion gallons of gasoline, 700 million gallons of heating oil, and who employ more than 13,000 Connecticut citizens. We represent a market whose annual sales exceed 5 billion dollars.
• You'll join industry colleagues who share your concerns about important issues affecting our industry, in our state, our region and our nation. You'll impact the efforts we are making to strengthen and protect the future of the petroleum industry in Connecticut and in America.

ICPA Is Part Of National Networks

ICPA is a member of The New England Fuel Institute [NEFI], a group dedicated to fuel oil dealers in this region. ICPA is a member of the Petroleum Marketers Association of America [PMAA], a national association representing us in Washington. ICPA is a member of the Oilheat Manufacturers Association [OMA], representing oilheat technology development for our future. ICPA is the designated state association under the National Oilheat Research Alliance [NORA], bringing valuable resources to the nation and our state to promote the future of heating oil. ICPA is a member of the Propane Gas Association of New England [PGANE], as we teach propane classes and need an alliance with another regional fuel. ICPA is a member of the National Fire Protection Association [NFPA], as ICPA's school teaches NFPA codes and this resource helps keep our members current with all code changes. ICPA is a member of the National Association of Convenience Stores [NACS], representing the national motor fuels outlets and convenience store interests. ICPA is a member of the National Conference on Weights and Measures [NCWM], representing the important codes our industry follows for the dispensing of all petroleum products. ICPA is affiliated with the Petroleum Equipment Institute [PEI], to stay abreast of the latest technology issues effecting our industry. ICPA is a member of the American Energy Coalition [AEC], to ensure that non-NORA oilheat promotion activities are supported as best we can. ICPA is an affiliate of the Friends of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to participate in national general-business issue discussions that go beyond energy. When you join ICPA you gain access to valuable national and regional assets directly related to our business.

ICPA Earns Your Support

You have to earn the support and loyalty of your customers - so do we. We publish the document entitled, "Earning Your Support," so that we can lay out all the things we do as an association on behalf of petroleum marketers and their associated businesses. If you wonder what we do - here's where you will find that out. Click here > Earning Your Support, 2009

ICPA Events

Chapter Meetings - Held throughout the year and around the state, members get the chance to gather with other members and exchange views and information on current state and federal legislation, state-wide public relations programs and pending regulations.
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Trade Show - ICPA is a charter member state of the Atlantic Regional Energy Expo [AREE], held each year in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This is one of the industry's largest and most well-attended four day events drawing people from Virginia to New England.
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Annual Convention - This event combines ICPA's annual meeting, election of officers and directors, a variety of timely and important education and training programs and an opportunity for members to engage in some social activity as well!
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Golf Outing - Scheduled every May, this event is solely for the enjoyment of our members. It is a relaxing, fun day of golf. s event combines ICPA's annual meeting, election of officers and directors, a variety of timely and important education and training programs and an opportunity for members to engage in some social activity as well!
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ICPA Code of Ethics

ICPA's leadership has created a Code of Ethics for the membership of our Association. This Code elevates the performance of our industry and makes us all better competitors. All members and prospective members are strongly encouraged to read this Code. Click HERE to bring up the ICPA Code of Ethics.

ICPA Anti-Trust Policy

ICPA, in its regular course of business, conducts meetings and other cooperative activities for and between competitors. ICPA emphasizes its commitment to comply strictly and in all respects with the antitrust laws of the United States and the State of Connecticut . As a practical matter, such compliance is almost always a safeguard against violation of state or federal antitrust statutes. Click HERE to bring up the ICPA Anti-Trust Policy.

Become A Member

We look forward to you joining us in our significant efforts to impact, promote and improve the Oil Industry environment. Please use the form below to request more information on how YOU can become a member today! ICPA has three categories of membership; [a] Petroleum Marketer/Retail, primarily engaged in the retail sale of products to end-user consumers, [b] Petroleum Marketer/Wholesale, primarily engaged in the wholesale sale of products to retailers, and [c] Associates, engaged in the sale of goods/and or services to either petroleum retailers or wholesalers.

If you are interested in signing up for membership, please choose one of the following membership options:

• Click HERE if you are a petroleum marketer/RETAIL. Fees are based on a per-gallon assessment based on gallons sold at retail.

• Click HERE if you are a petroleum marketer/WHOLESALE. Fees are based on one of two levels of wholesale sales, one fee for less than 50 million gallons sold and a second level for 50 million or more gallons sold.

• Click HERE if you are an Associate. Fees are based on the number of employees the company has in the state. One fee for 5 or fewer employees, a second level for companies with more than 5 employees in the state.