Pricing: Member and nonmember price: $18,950. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

Written in broad terms, this self-study program is useful to natural gas companies in all areas of the United States. Written under the guidance of industry professionals, the course covers the physical systems and details the system operations of the distribution industry. The program also discusses the business environment and safety aspects of the distribution industry. [Get More Info]

Pricing: Correspondence Course (Plan 1): $170. In-House Training (Plan 2): $119. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

The new "Introduction to Natural Gas Transmission self-study course" is now available. This new version is completely updated and features an easy-to-read format. "Key terms" and "terms being defined" are identified with icons, and definitions can be found in the glossary. The self-study manual is filled with examples to assist the learner in understanding the material. Each chapter begins with an introduction outlining the material, and ends with a "self-check" summarizing its important concepts. Over one hundred pictures and graphics are also included to make the learning experience more effective. [More Info]

Pricing: SGA Member Company price: $119. Non-Member price $150. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

The plan provides an easy-to-use, yet comprehensive approach for identifying and developing communications to all key stakeholders identified in the new requirements. Unlike other products and solutions now on the market, this plan was specifically designed not to a “boilerplate.” Instead, the document provides a framework that can easily be adapted to your organization’s needs, situations and communications challenges. Key components include sample policy and commitment statements; suggested plan maintenance procedures; guidelines for message content, frequency and delivery method; and a wide range of program evaluation and assessment measures. [More Info]

Pricing:  This price of this valuable program is $2,150. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted and may not be duplicated.

Guidelines on Toolkit Use • Public Service Announcements (PSAs)/Print Ads • PowerPoint Presentation • Brochure • Bill Stuffer • Fact Sheet • Posters • Press Release • Contributed Articles • Key Messages/Talking Points • Web site. [More Info]

Pricing: This price of this valuable program is $3,000. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted and may not be duplicated.

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Watch for the updated Layman's Guide in 2010.

The Gas Advantage Training System was developed by the gas industry as a comprehensive instructional system to be used by members of the gas industry to promote the sales and use of the many natural gas and propane burning products. [More Info]

Pricing:  Facilitator Guide: $120 each. Participant Workbook: $60 each. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

This excavation and trenching safety program can keep your workers and your company from being buried alive. The Excavation and Safety Program can help you save lives and avoid ruinous fines and lawsuits. [More Info]

Pricing:  One video: $295. Each additional copy: $99. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

The Forecasting and Supply Planning Practices Survey is a North American examination on forecasting and other practices of local distribution companies (LDCs). The intention of this survey is to provide insight on peak day forecasting techniques and daily operations. [More Info]

Pricing:  Cost for participating companies $100. Cost for non-participating companies $150. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

• why leak detection is important
• causes and characteristics
• federal regulations and requirements
• record keeping
• location methods
• detection equipment
• leak classification
• priority grading
• safety procedures.

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Pricing:  Video: $295 each. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

The SGA Distribution Technical Training Committee, in conjunction with the Committee for Employee Safety and Health, presents a video training program designed to inform supervisors and workers on the potentially hazardous aspects of static electricity on plastic pipe. [More Info]

Pricing:  Initial copy: $129. Multiple copies, with initial order $99 each. Additional copies of participant workbook $10 each (qty 1 - 9) $7.50 each (qty 10 or more) . There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

The CD contains the recordings of the web conference series with the same interface experienced by those who attended the web conference online. You'll see the slides and hear the presenters. Also included are the slides in Adobe Acrobat PDF form so that you can peruse particular slides at your leisure.

Pricing:  $195 each. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.

The DVD contains the recordings of the web conference series as experienced by those who attended the web conference online. You'll see the slides and hear the presenters. Also included are the slides in Adobe Acrobat PDF form so that you can peruse particular slides at your leisure.

Pricing:  $75 each. There is a $5 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas. All materials are copyrighted property of SGA and may not be duplicated.