SPOTLIGHT
The big benefits of propane The environment is an important topic that has taken center stage in communities on a global level. As we struggle to find better ways to care for the planet, fuel sources have come under scrutiny for ways to limit its footprint on the earth. One solution is to replace conventional fuels with alternative, cleaner fuels that also reduce our dependency on imports. Propane is rapidly establishing itself as an important alternative fuel with environmental benefits and a practical cost advantage over gasoline, diesel and other fuels. Propane is an approved, alternative clean fuel listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act. It burns cleaner than any other fossil fuel. Propane does not contaminate groundwater or soil, and it has a low carbon content, producing minimal emissions. When propane is derived as a by-product of natural
gas production, it reduces petroleum use between 98 and 99 percent. If you’re interested in maintaining an environmentally friendly home, propane is a powerful solution. Here are some more reasons to enjoy propane in your home: PROPANE IS A SAFE ENERGY PICK Propane has a remarkable safety record. Home tanks are usually buried well beyond the natural gas main and are 20 times more puncture resistant than those used for other fuels. An odorant is added to propane so you can easily tell if there does happen to be a leak, and a CO detector can easily alert you if your appliances have produced high levels of carbon monoxide. MONEY SAVER Propane is an affordable alternative to electric appliances. Heating your water will propane rather than electricity will
save you 30 percent a year. A propane clothes dryer is 50 percent more efficient than its electric counterpart. A tankless propane water heater can have an efficiency level as high as 94 percent. VERSATILITY Grills have long been a staple of backyards across the country, and there may be nothing better than grilling in the great outdoors with the same temperature control and easy on-off capabilities found indoors on your gas range. While most people associate propane with grilling year round, it is also useful for home heating and powering many household appliances. Fireplaces, water heaters, clothes dryers, ranges, ovens and patio heaters can all run off propane.