Many producers choose propane to power their operations because of its savings benefits, low emissions, location flexibility, and accessibility to the fuel itself.
Propane can be implemented on agricultural operations in a variety of ways. More than 800 million gallons of propane were sold for agricultural use in 2015.[1] Many producers utilize propane to fuel their irrigation engines, crop dryers, building and water heaters, power generators, flame weeders, forklifts, as well as on-road vehicles, and residential applications.
Compared with gasoline mowers, propane mowers reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent, SOx emissions by 16 percent, and NOx emissions by 19 percent. Because of propane mower’s environmental benefits, they are a good fit for golf courses.
Propane can fuel many commercial building applications including space heating, water heating, standby generators, cooking equipment, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and outdoor living amenities.
Propane can be used in nearly any type of business or organization that is being built off the natural gas line. Restaurants and retail buildings, schools, religious buildings, hotels and resorts, hospitals, apartments and condos, and recreation facilities can all reap the benefits of propane.
Propane keeps a business running at peak performance. Using propane appliances can help business owners slash energy costs and deliver key performance amenities that are vital to their business.
Propane systems offer the versatility and dependable performance needed in large-scale projects. Propane fuels high-performance amenities that maximize a building’s value and protect your bottom line.
Propane offers construction professionals design flexibility to meet code and above-code recognition programs. For example, a builder who includes a propane tankless water heater and high-efficiency furnace can scale back on window efficiency or avoid costly design changes to add thicker insulation. Because of its efficiency levels, propane-powered appliances can also be integrated into Zero Net Energy projects to further lower a home’s annual energy consumption, as measured by the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index.
With an all-propane home, you’ll enjoy greater efficiency and energy savings compared with all-electric homes. Propane also offers comfort, reliability, and peace of mind for your family.
Yes. Propane is used in 48 million households for home heating and water heating, indoor and outdoor cooking, clothes drying, fireplaces, backup power, and outdoor living.
