The Future of Clean Energy – Today

The road to a low-carbon future includes clean energy like propane and renewable propane.

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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.

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Environmental Impact

Agriculture

When farmers choose propane, they are making a choice that’s good for their business and the environment.

Less Maintenance

Fewer deposits on irrigation engine components can contribute to a longer engine life with fewer maintenance issues.

A Non-Toxic Solution

Propane is a clean, nontoxic energy that doesn’t pollute waterways or sensitive habitats, making it a nature-friendly energy.

Propane powered irrigation engines produce up to

18%

fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline and diesel

Home

By using propane, homeowners can save money while reducing their carbon footprint.

Efficient Clothes Drying

Over its lifespan, a propane clothes dryer saves over 2,000 pounds of CO2 emissions compared to an electric model.

Environmentally Friendly Fireplaces

Propane fireplaces produce fewer particulate emissions and less carbon monoxide compared with wood-burning fireplaces and are more environmentally friendly than electric fireplaces.

Propane residential ranges produce

84%

less sulfur oxide (SOx) than electric ranges

Transportation

Switching to propane autogas reduces emissions, providing cleaner air for communities across the country.

A Cleaner Source

Propane autogas vehicles cut significantly more NOx and greenhouse gas emissions compared with diesel and gasoline.

Beyond Standards

Today’s engines are 90% cleaner than mandated EPA standards, with effectively zero particulate matter emissions.

Propane powered buses produce

96%

less nitrogen oxide (NOx) than diesel buses

Innovation Station

The latest in propane research and technology.

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