2025 Propane Farm Research Program Contract


Participant Agreement & Release

I, hereby consent to participate in the Propane Education & Research Council’s (“PERC”) Propane Farm Research Program (the “Program”) and to execute and submit this Participant Agreement & Release (the “Agreement”).

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows:

  1. ELIGIBILITY

I am an eligible participant (a “Participant”) in the Program and I have satisfied the following criteria for participation:

a. I have agreed to purchase and take delivery of the following new propane equipment and to produce receipts to PERC evidencing the purchase thereof;

b. I am at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of the United States.

c. I will use the Equipment on a United States residence or business; and

d. I am a propane customer in good standing with my fuel supplier, where applicable.

2. PAYMENT

I will be paid only after (i) I have purchased and taken delivery of the Equipment, (ii) I have produced receipts evidencing such purchase, (iii) my eligibility has been confirmed by PERC. The level of payment will vary based on the type of equipment purchased and as described in the guidelines document. Only new equipment is eligible for the payment; refurbished and/or modified equipment will not be considered. Participants may purchase up to two (2) pieces of equipment per category to maximize payment; they can be of the same technology or different. PERC reserves the right not to provide the payment contemplated herein if I do not meet all of the eligibility requirements set forth in this Agreement.

  1. PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT

The Propane Farm Research Program is not a rebate program. Rather, it is a research initiative that seeks to gather relevant useful data about the operation of propane equipment in real-world use conditions. As such, program participants are required to agree to complete an application, contract, W9, , and verify that the appliances have been installed. Applicants will receive 1099s.

I agree to:

a. Make a commercially reasonable effort to utilize equipment for at least one (1) year from the date of purchase;

b. Provide PERC and its representatives reasonable access to myself and the Equipment upon PERC’s request for the purpose of taking photographs of myself and the Equipment;

c. Participants are asked to respond to the following post-application survey questions for their specific application area within six months of receiving compensation.)

Propane-Powered Industrial Engines

What piece of equipment did you purchase and install? Manufacturer and Model:

What piece of equipment did you replace?

What is your current fuel usage with the new equipment versus the previous equipment?

How much fuel did you buy in 2023?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2023?

How many gallons of propane did you buy in 2024?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2024?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2023?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2024?

Did you experience downtime with your previous engine?

If running electric pumps for irrigation, what are your electric rates?

If you are using electric, what size electric motor did you replace?

How many gallons per minute are you pumping?

If you replaced a diesel engine, were you required to use diesel exhaust fluid in that engine?

If yes, how much were you spending annually on diesel exhaust fluid?

Have your insurance rates declined with the installation of new equipment?

Is there anything you want your manufacturer to know about your experiences?

Are there any design or operational improvements to the equipment that could improve your experience?

How did this program help your business?

Would you recommend this program to others and why?

Power Generation

What piece of equipment did you purchase and install? Manufacturer and Model:

What piece of equipment did you replace?

What is your current fuel usage with the new equipment versus the previous equipment?

How much fuel did you buy in 2023?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2023?

How much fuel did you buy in 2024?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2024?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2023?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2024?

Have your insurance rates declined with the installation of new equipment?

Is there anything you want your manufacturer to know about your experiences?

How did this program help your business?

Are there any design or operational improvements to the equipment that could improve your experience?

Would you recommend this program to others and why?

Propane-Powered Water Heating Systems

What piece of equipment did you purchase and install? Manufacturer and Model:

What piece of equipment did you replace?

What is your current fuel usage with the new equipment versus the previous equipment?

How much fuel did you buy in 2023?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2023?

How much fuel did you buy in 2024?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2024?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2023?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2024?

Have your insurance rates declined with the installation of new equipment?

Is there anything you want your manufacturer to know about your experiences?

How did this program help your business?

Are there any design or operational improvements to the equipment that could improve your experience?

Would you recommend this program to others and why?

Propane-Powered Poultry, Swine, & Greenhouse Heating Systems

What piece of equipment did you purchase and install? Manufacturer and Model:

What piece of equipment did you replace?

What is your current fuel usage with the new equipment versus the previous equipment?

How much fuel did you buy in 2023?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2023?

How much fuel did you buy in 2024?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2024?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2023?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2024?

Have your insurance rates declined with the installation of new equipment?

Is there anything you want your manufacturer to know about your experiences?

How did this program help your business?

Are there any design or operational improvements to the equipment that could improve your experience?

Would you recommend this program to others and why?

Poultry House Sanitization

What piece of equipment did you purchase and install? Manufacturer and Model:

1) What are your fuel purchases and how many hours of run time?

2) How much were you spending on previous sanitizing protocols, including chemicals?

3) With your new equipment are you able to put birds in the house sooner? If so, how many days?

4) a) Were you required to use PPE equipment for you and your employees with your previous chemical treatment?

4) b) How much were you spending on PPE equipment for you and your employees now with your new equipment?

5) Have your insurance rates declined with the installation of new equipment?

6) Is there anything you want your manufacturer to know about your experiences?

How did this program help your business?

Are there any design or operational improvements to the equipment that could improve your experience?

Would you recommend this program to others and why?

Propane-Powered Flame Weed Control

What piece of equipment did you purchase and install? Manufacturer and Model:

What piece of equipment did you replace?

What is your current fuel usage with the new equipment versus the previous equipment?

How much fuel did you buy in 2023?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2024?

How much fuel did you buy in 2024?

How many hours did you put on your equipment in 2023?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2023?

How much did you spend on maintenance in 2024?

How many gallons of fuel did you purchase?

How many acres?

Did you use the new equipment in a pre-plant scenario?

Did you use the new equipment in a pre-plant scenario followed by a post-emergent treatment?

Did you retreat any areas?

If you did retreat, specifically what type of weeds were treated?

Have your insurance rates declined with the installation of new equipment?

Is there anything you want your manufacturer to know about your experiences?

How did this program help your business?

Are there any design or operational improvements to the equipment that could improve your experience?

Would you recommend this program to others and why?

4. GRANT OF RIGHTS

I grant PERC and others working on its behalf all ownership rights and the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use my name, likeness, pseudonym, audio track, photographs or facsimile(s) thereof, and/or images, and my own statements (“Likeness”) for the purposes of standard publicity, promotional and/or advertising practices including copyright, use and publication rights, without obtaining further consent or without prior knowledge of such publication and/or commercial broadcast. My Likeness may be copyrighted, used and or published individually or in conjunction with other photography or video works in any medium (including and without limitation print publications, broadcast, video works, social media and other forms of communication and media) for any lawful purpose including trade, exhibition, promotion, publicity, advertising and general promotion and publication. I have not granted exclusive right or license to any other party for the use of Likeness and no other party’s release or consent is required for the above described right. I waive any right to inspect or approve use of the Likeness and release the parties hereto from all claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, infringement of copyright or right of publicity and any other claim related to the Likeness. I shall have no claim to compensation for the conveyance of the above rights.

5. NO APPROVAL RIGHTS

I have the full and exclusive right and authority to grant the rights granted hereunder and I agree that this Agreement does not in any way conflict with any existing commitment on my part.

6. TRUTHFUL STATEMENT

I certify that the Statements represent my current honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experience. I also understand and agree that the Statements may be modified in any manner that does not materially alter the original meaning. To the extent that I suggest that I use propane products, I do in fact use them. To the extent that I express a preference for propane over other similar products, I do in fact have that preference. I agree to notify you immediately of any change in these views. I understand that I am not required to make any positive statements or in any way endorse the use of propane in order to receive the financial compensation, if applicable, in connection with this Program, and that PERC wants my honest opinions and experiences whether positive or negative.

7. ASSUMPTION OF RISH OF RISK / LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

a. As a Participant in the Program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks and dangers associated with the use of propane, including the risk of physical injury or death, and I assume the full risk of any injuries or deaths, whether to me, any other person, or any animals, and/or any damages to equipment or other property, that may be sustained as a result of participating, in any manner, in any and all activities connected with or associated with such Program or in following any recommendations associated with the Program. I voluntarily assume all risk of injury or death and all risk of damage to or loss of property arising out of my participation in the Program.

b. By signing this Agreement, I, the undersigned, hereby agree to release, discharge, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PERC and its affiliates and subsidiaries, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns, from and against any and all liabilities, damages, losses, deaths, injuries, claims, rights, causes of action, actions, suits, debts, sums of money, either at law or equity, whether known or unknown, asserted or non-asserted, arising from or in any way relating to my participation in the Program.

8. I have carefully read this Agreement prior to its execution and I fully understand that its contents shall bind and be effective against my successors, assigns, heirs, and legal representatives with the sworn force and effect as it is binding and effective against me.

9. I have read and understand the foregoing Participant Agreement & Release and fully understand the nature of the Program and my obligations thereunder.

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