The emission of greenhouse gases by propane is much lower than that of coal, gasoline or heating oil. This reduced carbon emission assists households and businesses to cut their effects on the environment but does not diminish comfort and performance.
Combustion of propane produces very low concentration of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. This will help in clean air, particularly in residential areas and at the rural level where clean air is a concern.
Propane does not pollute soil and groundwater in case of a leakage. It is not toxic and thus it is more environmentally friendly than fuels that have long-term ecological impact.
The propane appliances are designed in a way that they are fuel efficient, that is, they generate more usable energy using less fuel. This efficiency minimizes the consumption of energy and promotes responsible energy use.
The renewable propane produced using sustainable feedstocks is increasing the contribution of the fuel towards clean energy transition. It has even lower lifecycle emissions but uses the same infrastructure as the conventional propane.
Propane also enables people to reduce emissions today without having to wait to use future technologies or upgrades in expensive infrastructure, so it is practical to meet the current environmental objectives.
The propane is stored on the location where it is required, so that when the power lines break down or gas pipelines are hit, there is still access to energy.
Propane systems have been found to work effectively in cold conditions of freezing where electric heating can break down in the grid systems setting propane to be the most suitable system.
Since the transportation of propane is done with trucks as opposed to pipeline, propane serves remote and rural and off-grid areas where the alternative source of energy is inaccessible.
The generators that are powered by propane are used to supply uninterrupted power to homes, businesses and essential facilities in case of long-term outages.
Propane users can enjoy fewer surprises since monitoring of their tanks and scheduled deliveries ensure that they have adequate supply of propane unlike grid-dependent fuels.
Propane is used by hospitals, emergency responders and disaster response teams because it is available consistently when other energy systems are not functioning.
In some areas where there is no natural gas infrastructure, the price of propane is typically competing with electricity and heating oil.
Propane is available at a long time and safe storage, so when a customer needs it, he/she can plan in advance and will not have to face seasonal high prices.
The use of modern propane appliances uses less fuel to run efficiently thereby reducing the total energy expenses in the long run.
Numerous propane companies have a budget billing and select delivery where they evenly distribute costs over a year, avoiding the high cost of filling up the tank in the times of need.
Propane systems tend to have lower initial investment in infrastructure than the extension of natural gas lines or electrical capacity.
Propane will provide financial benefits to the short term fuel prices by reducing outages and emergency repairs, as well as inefficiencies.
The flexibility is one of the strongest points of propane. It provides electricity to complete households, businesses, farm setups, transportation networks with uniformity. Propane is applied in many different applications with one single efficient fuel source, whether it is heating and cooking or forklifts and fleet vehicles. This flexibility makes energy management easier and it satisfies a broad spectrum of requirements.
Propane helps in the energy independency by making less dependence on centralized grids and imported fuels. The localized distribution and domestic production allow it to have stable supply chains and recover faster in case of disruption. Propane based communities have more control over their energy supply and consequently, in times of crisis, or failures in the infrastructure.
The use of technology is still growing to improve the use of propane in the current energy systems. Its efficiency, sustainability, and convenience are growing with the smart tank monitoring, advanced appliances, and renewable propane development. These concepts will keep propane well in tune with the changing energy demands and still be at par with the time-tested reliability.
Liquid propane is an environmental responsible, reliable performance, and financial predictability in one energy solution of the future. Its clean burning nature, grid independency and versatility in applications, uniquely place it to address the energy needs of tomorrow. Propane is also undergoing development and change, even though there is an increase in renewable alternatives and technological developments, without compromising reliability. In the case of homeowners, businesses, and communities who need an energy solution that is efficient now and plans ahead, liquid propane is a smart, resilient and visionary proposal.
Liquid Propane vs. Natural Gas: A Comparison for Homeowners When selecting a source of energy to use in your home there is almost more than meets the eye to monthly utility bills. Both liquid propane and natural gas are used
The Future of Propane: Sustainable Energy Solutions As the world transfers to more sustainable and resilient energy systems, the discussion of sustainability does not remain just around electricity. Although renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, are becoming increasingly
NEW CUSTOMER? Fill out the New Customer Application to join IGNITE.
Save $0.05 Per Gallon with the IGNITE Program Learn more!
Be one of the first 200 New Customers to sign-up until September 15th to get $500 worth of propane, FREE! You’ll also get 1 year free tank rental when you switch!
