Propane Fuel

The Fuel for the Future

Propane is a clean, efficient, safe, reliable energy. Is is a trusted and reliable energy source that can power your home year round, inside and out. Not only is propane a lower cost alternative to many conventional sources of energy, it can be used in ways you never imagined.

Approximately 8.1 million households use propane gas to fuel their home-heating systems. Some common places Propane is used in the home:

• Furnace - A propane furnace consistently supplies air at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Propane gas furnaces last an average of 20 years, while electric heat pumps last an average of 12 years.
• Space Heater - Vent-free propane-fueled space heaters are 99.9 percent efficient and include oxygen depletion sensors that automatically turn units off if oxygen levels drop below specified levels.
• Water Heater - Propane gas water heaters cost approximately $10 less per month to operate than comparable electric units. On average, propane water heaters are 42 percent less expensive than electric heaters.
• Fireplace - Propane gas fireplace systems cost between 30 and 60 percent less per hour of operation than wood burning fireplaces.
• Stove - Propane-fueled cook tops offer instant heat and absolute temperature control. Ninety-seven percent of professional chefs prefer cooking with gas.
• Dryers - Propane-fueled dryers can complete drying tasks in approximately three-quarters of the time it takes an electric unit. Some models save up to 65 percent in costs over electric dryers