Energy for today, tomorrow and beyond
Propane has always been environmentally friendly, and production of renewable propane is growing.
Today, renewable propane is helping to write the next chapter of clean energy. Renewable propane is as reliable, versatile, and powerful as conventional propane, but it’s primarily made from plant and vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oil. Already, renewable propane is fueling some of the cleanest and most efficient engines that the world has ever seen.
Millions of Americans currently rely on propane for dependable energy at home, at work, on the road, and on the farm.
Propane is extremely energy efficient, especially when compared to other fuels.
Propane is designated a clean energy alternative under the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
The Path to Zero Carbon Emissions
The Path to Zero depends on clean, reliable, renewable energy — now and for the future. See how propane can reduce harmful emissions now while powering the needs of homes, agriculture, transportation and business.
Electricity must be generated by a primary energy source and in the U.S., natural gas and coal are electricity’s largest primary energy sources.
Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. GHG Emissions by Sector, 2020
Propane is one of the cleanest fuels available when compared to other widely used fuels. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that propane offers one of the lowest carbon emissions per million BTUs.
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Carbon Dioxide Emissions Coefficients
Carbon intensity measures the total carbon footprint from an energy’s source to its use. The carbon intensity score of the electric grid averages 139 g/MJ nationally, whereas conventional propane for residential use averages just 80 g/MJ. And with renewable blends, propane will become even less carbon intensive.
U.S. Energy Information Administration, California Air Resource Board