Propane Fast Facts
52%
fewer greenhouse gas emissions when using propane compared to an equivalent amount of electricity generated from the U.S. grid. 1
99%
fewer particulate matter (PM) emissions than diesel-powered port tractor applications. 2
50%
fewer greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from residential propane furnaces than electric models. 3
GHG, NOx, and PM emissions can lead to environmental and health issues including extreme weather events, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. | 1) GREET 2021 2) PNCT Study 3)GTI Report
Renewable Propane
Made from sustainable sources such as plant and camelina oils, animal fats, or used cooking oil, renewable propane offers the same great features as conventional propane – reliability, portability, and power – but with even lower carbon emissions.
Renewable Propane’s Carbon Intensity is Lower Than Many Other Energy Sources
Carbon intensity measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced per unit of energy – or simply, how much pollution something creates.
Environmental Impact
Innovation Station
The latest in propane research and technology.
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Fuel vs. Feedstock: The Renewable Propane Tradeoff
This analysis considers the economics of using renewable propane as a refinery feedstock for hydrogen production versus selling it into the market as a transportation fuel.Learn More -
The Opportunity for Propane in Microgrids
The quest for a more reliable, secure, and clean energy system is driving investment in microgrid technologies. Propane-powered microgrids can deliver superior reliability and resiliency.Learn More
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Liquid Direct-Injection Technology for Propane Engines
A new report discusses the development of a first-of-a-kind direct liquid injection fuel system for medium duty and heavy-duty propane engine applications.Learn More -
Propane-Powered Yard Tractors for Port Applications
When compared with diesel-powered models, propane port tractors are found to have near zero particulate matter (PM) emissions and reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 99%.Learn More
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