With the weather cooling down across the country, home heating and energy bills are top-of-mind for millions of homeowners. And despite inevitable fluctuations in fuel prices, there is one thing that remains a constant: the superior heat and efficiency of propane.
The propane industry today launched the latest version of a fleet cost calculator designed to help fleet managers make a business case for using propane-fueled vehicles.
Distributed generation is one of the market areas with the highest potential to increase the use of propane technology. Distributed generation represents about 14 percent of all PERC research and development investments. This program will focus those efforts on the demonstration of distributed generation technologies using propane as the fuel source with a specific focus on technologies that are close to commercialization.
Know builders that loyally use propane as a home energy source and have found innovative ways to use propane? Nominate them for the 2009 PROPANE Exceptional Energy® Homebuilder Awards!
With increasing focus on environment friendly agriculture practices, farmers need a safe alternative to methyl bromide, a chemical fumigant that has been used to control crop-harming parasites such as soil nematodes. Identified as an ozone-depleting substance, the use of methyl bromide has been phased out by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Efficient, Environment Friendly Propane Fuels Modern Farms 2008 07 28 Washington, D.C. (July 28, 2008) – According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans think the environment will be the nation’s most important problem in 25 years. As environmental and
Washington, DC — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently launched its Propane Distributed Generation Demonstration Program (Docket 12336), which aims to successfully demonstrate propane distributed generation (DG) systems and move those products closer to commercialization.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently awarded a $50,550 Conservation Innovation Grant to the Propane Education & Research Council.
No longer restricted to summertime parties or holidays, more than half of respondents (54 percent) cook on their outdoor grill year round and 43 percent now regularly use their outdoor grill during the week.
A Texas school district, a family-owned and operated propane supplier, and a 42-year-old distribution company are honored as exceptional propane fleets
(Anchorage, AK) – Cleaner, more efficient and environmentally safer electricity production at one of Alaska’s historical icons will be the result of a National Park Service Centennial project getting under way this summer. Click title to read more
Washington, DC (April 22, 2008) — Earth Day marks its 38th anniversary this year, yet air quality remains a great concern in America. According to a study by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), using propane (LPG) as an alternative fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles, the largest single source of air pollution, and other farm equipment. Click title to read more
Council approves programs to help develop, commercialize, and market propane technology to increase propane sales[April 4, 2008]
New Propane Vehicles Hit the Road 2008 04 08 The word is getting out Propane fueled vehicles are cost efficient and environmentally friendly, and they’re selling as fast as they can be made. The Roush F 150 propane pickup
2008 PROPANE Exceptional Energy Award Winners Announced at International Builders’ Show 2008 02 19 Orlando, FL (February 15, 2008) — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and members of the propane industry announced today the winners of the fifth
Propane Council Launches New Industry Safety Website 2008 01 28 Safety & Training Website PERC's Safety & Training website, www.propanesafety.com , has undergone a face lift to allow marketers to get the information they need easier and quicker than ever before.
2008 Fleet Award Nomination form
Propane Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions, New PERC Study Shows 2007 11 15 Study demonstrates that propane’s carbon footprint is lower than other fuels across a wide range of applications September 28, 2007 Attachment GHG_Press_Release_9 20 07_FINAL.pdf Washington , DC
Communicate With Consumers On Price Issues Using New Propane Specific MaterialsWith the impact of rising fuel costs on winter heating bills in the headlines, be prepared to communicate with consumers using a newly updated brochure, question-and-answer document, and news release.