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From powerful storms to extreme temperatures, Mother Earth is unpredictable. That’s why homeowners need an energy source that can handle any challenge that comes their way without harming the planet. Propane is uniquely poised to support both the environment and people everywhere who depend on clean, reliable energy. Every day, families trust propane to heat their homes, fuel backyard fun, and keep the lights on when the grid goes down, all with fewer emissions.
While Earth Day is a time for us all to consider the vulnerability of nature and how our choices can impact future generations, it’s also a reminder of the power of Mother Earth and the need for reliable energy. Propane is a smart choice that lowers emissions without sacrificing comfort or reliability. And with extreme storms, heat waves, and power outages becoming more frequent according to the World Meteorological Organization, homeowners need an energy source that’s as resilient as it is clean.
A Clean Energy Choice for a Healthier Planet
Sustainability isn’t just about using less energy; it’s about choosing the right energy and using it wisely. Propane helps homeowners do both.
Propane is both clean and efficient, producing 52 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than electricity generated from the U.S. grid. That’s because nearly 60 percent of grid electricity is still produced in power plants powered by coal or natural gas, making propane a cleaner alternative to reduce your home’s carbon footprint.
When it comes to efficiency, propane-powered appliances outperform their electric counterparts, minimizing energy use. For example, high-efficiency propane furnaces can be up to 98 percent efficient, ensuring nearly all the energy they use goes directly into heating your home.
Propane’s sustainability story keeps getting better with the rise of renewable propane, which is made from sustainable sources like plant oils and animal fats. With renewable propane, homeowners can enjoy the same efficiency and reliability they expect from conventional propane, but with an even smaller carbon footprint. As renewable propane production expands, more homeowners will have access to this ultra-low-carbon energy source, making it even easier to choose an energy that’s better for the planet.
Resilient Energy, No Matter the Conditions
Earth Day is also a time to celebrate the power of nature. But that power can be unpredictable. From hurricanes and wildfires to winter storms and extreme heat, weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, putting strain on the electric grid and causing more frequent outages.
Homeowners who choose propane are better protected from these disruptions because propane is stored on-site and is always ready to power essential home systems, no matter what’s happening with the electric grid. From home heating and water heating to cooking and clothes drying, propane provides an all-season, all-weather energy solution.
Beyond everyday appliances, propane standby generators provide critical backup power for many families. Unlike gasoline or diesel generators, which rely on fuel deliveries that may be delayed during storms, propane standby generators connect directly to the on-site tank, ensuring days or even weeks of power during an outage. They also activate within seconds of a power failure, keeping refrigerators cold, medical devices running, and critical home systems operational. Plus, propane has a long, stable shelf life so it won’t degrade over time like gasoline or diesel do, making it an energy homeowners can rely on to be ready when they need it most.
This Earth Day, Choose Energy That Works for You and the Planet
Recent conversations around energy have pitted reliability and sustainability against one another. But with propane, homeowners don’t have to decide between helping the planet and protecting their homes. This Earth Day, choose energy that works for both you and nature. Discover the power of propane at propane.com/for-my-home and learn more about propane’s environmental benefits at propane.com/environment.
