PERC Corner
Community Distribution Systems
Resources for Developers & Marketers Community propane systems provide a versatile, scalable source of gas for residential communities. Developers and builders across the country have successfully implemented community systems to provide access to in-demand amenities, make their homes more competitive, or avoid prohibitively expensive costs for natural gas lines. Texas is one of the states with the highest number of propane community systems with over 70 systems in the Lone Star State, from residential resort neighborhoods like the Reserve at Lake Travis in Spicewood, Texas, to energy efficient neighborhoods like the Meadowcreek subdivision in College Station. The Propane Education & Research has created several resources for marketers who are interested in pitching builders and developers with a jurisdictional system or even learning more about this aspect of the business. The Ultimate Guide to Community Propane Systems. PERC’s latest e-book collects our most valuable resources and case studies on propane community system in a comprehensive format that makes it easy to evaluate this option and share with your construction and development partners. Whether you’re evaluating the marketing and revenue opportunities or want to learn more about how the systems work, this e-book is the perfect place to start. Resources for Builders in Large Scale Residential Developments. Propane in Residential Developments: A Guide for Builders is a guide for regional and national builders explaining why propane’s versatility makes it an ideal energy solution. The guide provides the information builders need to make smart energy decisions for large scale developments. The brochure is less about community systems in more about why propane makes sense these larger neighborhoods. GIVE YOUR CUSTOMERS A WHOLE-HOME ENERGY UPGRADE THE PROPANE CONSTRUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM An all-propane home offers a total home energy upgrade that combines high-efficiency propane gas appliances to meet a home’s major energy needs and delivers superior comfort and efficiency compared with all-electric homes. Not only is it good for homeowners, it’s good for builders, too. All-propane homes, on average, are valued up to five percent higher than all-electric homes. On top of a higher sale price for an all-propane home, you could also receive up to $1,500 for each home built with qualified propane appliances, for up to five homes per year — that’s up to $7,500 annually. To learn more and to apply for the incentive, visit Propane.com/ConstructionIncentive.
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Community System Brochure. While the above two are more comprehensive with larger page numbers, this downloadable brochure is more concise and explains what a community propane system is, and the benefits to both builders and homeowners.
EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY PROPANE SYSTEMS Create a more attractive community and give your homeowners the premium comfort, performance, and reliability of propane, with a community propane system. Contact us to learn more about the benefits to both builders and homeowners.
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Additional resources. PERC has infographics, fact sheets, direct mailer and videos on propane community systems to educate the builder. PERC’s brief but succinct video, Introduction to Community Propane Systems is a great marketing tool to give developers insight into this solution.
Although these tools are not available in print, they are downloadable and can be emailed and shared with builders and developers. More educational and marketing information. PERC has centered a majority of their information on propane community stems on their website at https://propane.com/for-my-business/residential-construction/community-propane-systems/ and additional propane community system materials can be found on the Propane Resource Catalog. Training. Through its Propane Training Academy, PERC has developed a one-hour training course provides in-depth insight on the use cases for community propane systems and the key operational features that make them a viable alternative to using natural gas. Regulations & Guidance. Of course, with these systems, there are some additional regulations. Members of the Texas Propane Gas Association and National Propane Gas Association can rely on the association to help them navigate these state and federal regulations. In addition to compliance, the Texas Propane Gas Association can help marketers connect to experts in this field. August 2020 •
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