Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC)
The Research & Development Advisory Committee (RDAC) leads the Council's research and development efforts to research and develop propane-related technologies. RDAC is responsible for directing PERC's investments in developing new technologies that can expand the market for propane while reducing operating costs, improving safety, and increasing customer reliability and service. It is led by industry volunteers who shape PERC's approach to:
- Distributed power generation
- Distribution and production
- Fuel studies
- Storage
- Thermally activated technologies
- Planning and collaboration efforts
For more information, email staff liaison Greg Kerr at greg.kerr@propanecouncil.org.
Click here for a list of current RDAC members.
Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC)
The Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC) pursues technology development for propane agriculture applications. As the third-largest retail propane market in the U.S., the agriculture sector receives at least five percent of the funds collected by PERC for agriculture-related programs and projects. The AAC oversees PERC's efforts to actively seek innovative solutions that help farmers keep productivity high and operating costs down while increasing propane sales at the same time to balance propane's seasonal business cycles.
The AAC focuses on the demonstration and validation of propane-related agricultural technologies in the following areas:
- Thermal agriculture
- Crop/food conditioning
- Nutrient management
- Power
For more information, email staff liaison Mark Leitman at mark.leitman@propanecouncil.org.
Click here for a list of current AAC members.
Engine Fuel Advisory Committee (EFAC)
The Engine Fuel Advisory Committee (EFAC) pursues technology development to promote the use of propane as an engine fuel. The propane industry recognizes the importance of the engine fuel market, which accounts for about five percent of the total non-chemical propane used in the United States. EFAC specifically seeks programs that increase off-season demand, undertaking a comprehensive approach to the market through projects that encourage the development, commercialization, and marketing of propane-related engine technologies.
EFAC emphasizes propane use in off-road and over-the-road engine applications as well as stationary engines, working closely with RDAC and AAC in areas where the two missions overlap. Applications include:
- school/shuttle busses
- heavy-duty trucks
- refueling systems
- airport vehicles/equipment
- forklifts
- locomotive applications
- stationary equipment
For more information, email staff liaison Brian Feehan at brian.feehan@propanecouncil.org.
Click here for a list of current EFAC members.
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