Residential Construction

For builders and residential architects, propane provides the reliability your customers demand with the comfort and efficiency that set your projects apart.

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Ready to get started? Check out the guides, tools, and incentives available to you and see how building homes with propane systems can set your business apart.

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Building a zero net energy home with propane

Does zero energy have to mean all-electric? Builders and designers across the country are achieving zero net energy performance with propane.

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How To Get Started With Propane

Learn About Propane's Benefits

Propane offers significant advantages for homebuilders. To start, all-propane homes are typically valued up to five percent higher than all-electric homes. Plus, the Propane Construction Incentive Program will actually pay you—up to $1,500 per home—for building or remodeling with propane. And if you want to build a reputation for quality and grow your business, propane is the reliable energy for you.

Explore Your Appliance Options

Don’t stop with just a propane water heater or furnace. Once you’ve included propane for one appliance, it’s easy to add propane kitchen appliances, clothes dryers, fireplaces, backup power, and more. Nearly any gas appliance can be converted to run on propane. And when you include more propane appliances in your plans, you can count on outstanding performance and even greater energy efficiency.

For a competitive advantage in home performance, comfort, and efficiency, build or remodel your homes with these five propane applications:

  • Space Heating: Cost-efficient heating with a more comfortable and consistent warmth.
  • Water Heating: Faster hot water with up to 50 percent cost savings compared with electric options.
  • Cooking: The joy and control of cooking with gas, just like the professionals do.
  • Clothes Drying: Faster drying for up to 20 percent reduced energy use.
  • Fireplaces: Significantly warmer and more energy efficient than electric or wood fireplaces.

Work With A Propane Supplier

Enter your zip code to find a supplier in your area who serves the residential construction and remodeling market. Your local propane supplier will be happy to answer questions about propane tank placement (including above-ground or underground installation), fuel delivery options, and more. You can also find local suppliers by searching Google’s business listings.

Install Your Appliances

Work with your propane supplier to ensure proper installation of all propane appliances. And don’t worry about propane holding up your project. In many cases, using propane can speed things up, because you’re not at the mercy of public utilities for connections to the grid.

Find A Propane Supplier

To find a propane supplier near you, simply enter your zip code below. Your local propane supplier can help assess energy needs for homes and businesses, determine needed tank sizes, and answer questions about what makes propane a clean, safe, reliable and versatile fuel.

Didn’t Find What You’re Looking For? Check Our FAQs.

Where can I buy propane appliances?

Propane.com offers shopping guides for grills and patio heaters or contact your local propane supplier for suggestions nearby. Some propane suppliers offer appliance showrooms featuring everything from space and water heaters to kitchen appliances and fireplaces.

What do I do when my portable propane tank is empty?

When the propane tank you use for grilling or other outdoor appliances is empty, drop it off and purchase a full tank at one of thousands of tank exchanges nationwide. You’ll find them everywhere from hardware and rental stores to grocers, convenience stores, and gas stations. In addition, there are many propane cylinder refilling locations available across the country. Contact your local propane supplier for more information on refilling or exchanging cylinders.

Where can I find someone to service my propane appliances?

Your local propane supplier is an excellent source of information for things like propane appliance servicing and repairs. Contact them with your questions about servicing, repairing, or replacing propane appliances.