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Tips & Links | Benefits of Using Propane
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Good Value
Propane is efficient — it costs less and works harder. On average, propane costs about half as much per Btu as electricity; it burns hotter and more evenly than many other fuels; and propane appliances have a shorter energy savings payback period — the time it takes for an appliance to pay for itself via energy savings.
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Safe
Propane has an enviable safety record due to the stringent codes and regulations developed by the propane industry in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Every aspect of installation, storage, and tank filling has been considered to ensure worry-free operation.
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Clean
Perhaps the most important advantage of propane is that it is an extremely clean fuel. It emits minimal sulfur oxides and has ultra-low emissions of particulates, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds. It also burns much cleaner than gasoline, home heating oil, and diesel fuel. Since propane emits less carbon dioxide per Btu than gasoline, residential fuel, coal, kerosene, jet fuel, and diesel fuel when burned, propane is an excellent fuel for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. Electricity produces twice as much carbon dioxide as propane per pound of fuel burned.
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Reliable
In our increasingly mobile world, propane is an exceptional energy source for a number of reasons. Manufacturers are able to take advantage of propane's portability and locate plants and facilities far from natural gas mains and close to natural resources and key markets. Individuals can take advantage of advancements in telecommunications and information technology and live and work wherever they choose — even if it's far from the gas main or power grid. From the city to the country, propane is available virtually anywhere in the United States.
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American Made
90% of all propane is made in the USA. 97% of all propane is made in North America. 96,000 Americans are employed in propane related industry. Nearly 60 million Americans use propane. Over 50% of American farms use propane.
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