The Benefits of Propane

Propane Is Cheaper Than Electric

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating a home in the U.S. with propane costs much less than heating with electricity. For 2010, the representative average cost for propane was $24.31 per million BTU, compared to $33.70 for electricity. In addition, propane water heaters can cost less to operate and recover water twice as quickly as electric water heaters.

Propane Is Warmer Than Electric

Propane Furnaces Last Longer Than Electric Heat Pumps

Propane-fueled furnaces last five to ten years longer than electric heat pumps.

Propane Is Clean

Propane has long been recognized as "green" energy. By using this exceptional energy, homeowners can help cut emissions and protect the environment. Propane is an approved alternative fuel listed in the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992. Moreover, propane is nontoxic and insoluble in water. Because it is released as a gas, it doesn't spill, pool, or leave a residue.

Propane has quite a remarkable safety record, primarily due to the codes, rules, and regulations developed by the propane industry and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Propane also has safety properties, so it won't ignite when combined with air unless the ignition source reaches 940°F. Propane gas produces minimal emissions, is nontoxic, and is not harmful to soil or water.

With Propane, What You See Is What You Get

While electricity is measured in hard-to-understand "kilowatt-hours," propane is measured in familiar "gallons."