About the Council Section Photo
Back
Mission AreasResearch and Devleopment

Mission and Strategy Overview

R&D Mission and Strategy > Mission and Strategy Overview

The primary objective of the research and development mission is to invest in new technologies and to foster industry practices that will bring innovative products and services to customers, improve the productivity and economic vitality of the industry, and provide greater value to propane consumers.

The Council believes a well-grounded research and technology agenda is the cornerstone of the industry's future success. The Council's research and development initiatives focus on bringing new, safe, and efficient propane utilization technology to the market, with particular attention to technologies that expand or create summer load to level the industry's demand profile.

For an overview of the R&D program, click here to view the Propane Education & Research Council R&D Brochure.

Industry Vision and Goals

The industry's R&D activities support a broad, strategic Vision and Goals.

Technology Strategy and Roadmaps

A focused Technology Strategy guides R&D activities to help achieve the bold vision and goals of the propane industry.

The Propane Vision and Technology Roadmap is a blueprint for investment of R&D dollars for maximum propane industry growth.

  • Click here for the complete version of the Propane Vision and Technology Roadmap

The Propane Agriculture Roadmap outlines a vision and strategic goals for expanding propane in agriculture.

  • Click here for the complete version of the Propane Agriculture Roadmap
  • Click here for the complete version of the Agriculture Roadmap Supplement
  • Click here for the complete version of the Agriculture Roadmap Supplement Fact Sheet

The Propane Engine Fuel Roadmap outlines strategic activities to strengthen propane's position as the fuel of choice for engine applications.

  • Click here for the complete version of the Propane Engine Fuel Roadmap

Advisory Committees

The Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC) leads the Council's research and development efforts.

  • Click here for a list of current RDAC members

The Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC) pursues technology development for propane agriculture applications.

  • Click here for a list of current AAC members

The Engine Fuel Advisory Committee (EFAC) pursues technology development to promote the use of propane as an engine fuel.

  • Click here for a list of current EFAC members


Propane Exceptional Energy


Homeowner
Trade
Propane Industry
Newsroom & Events
Links & Resources
About the Council
Mission Areas
Research and Development
Safety and Training
Consumer Education
Funding Information
Assessment
Meeting Minutes
People
Contact

Search
Home

PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL