Benefits of Propane
Not only does propane gas save you money on monthly energy bills, but it’s also better for the environment than almost any other fuel source. Over 90% of propane is produced in the United States, and is a by product of oil refinement and natural gas processing. In fact, propane gas is one of the few clean-burning fuels recognized in the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.The portability of propane makes it possible to enjoy the efficiency and economy of gas service virtually anywhere. And, propane is only about half the cost of electricity.
Some advantages of using Propane:
- Reduces energy costs
- There is an abundant supply
- Am in-place infrastructure means it’s readily available
More than 60 million people nationwide choose propane gas to run:
- Furnaces
- Ranges
- Air conditioners
- Generators
- Patio heaters
- Water heaters
- Dryers
- Swimming pool heaters
- Outdoor grills
Advantage of having a Propane Furnaces:
- Run in Shorter Intervals compared to Electric Heat Pumps
- Warmer Air Discharge at registers
- 10 Year Longer Life Span
Advantage of having Hydronic Systems:
- Pump Hot Water Through Under Floor Piping to warm floors
- Keeps Warm Air Low
Advantage of having Propane fueled Tankless Water Heaters:
- Reduced energy costs
- Initial investment will typically be offset within three years
- Typically last 20 years or more
- Use less space than tank type water heaters
- Provides an endless supply of hot water
Advantage of having a Propane Generator:
- Keeps electricity available during an outage
- Can be primary energy source
- Turns on automatically
- Burns cleaner than diesel
- More durable than gasoline
- Runs quietly
- Propane can be stored without deteriorating
- Cogeneration units provide heat and power
- Theft proof