Why use Propane?
CLEAN
Propane is Clean and Efficient...
Propane has long been recognized as the "green" energy. By using this exceptional energy, homeowners can help cut emissions and protect the environment.
- Propane is an approved alternative fuel listed in both the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992.
- Propane is nontoxic and insoluble in water. Because it is released as a gas, it doesn't spill, pool, or leave a residue.
Propane is a Friendly Fuel.
- Propane exhaust creates 60 percent to 70 percent less smog-producing hydrocarbons than gasoline, according to studies by the Southwest Research Institute.
- Compared to gasoline, propane yields 12 percent less carbon dioxide, about 20 percent less nitrous oxide, and as much as 60 percent less carbon monoxide. (World LP Gas Association, January 2003, and California Energy Commission, January 2003)
- Propane cuts emissions of toxins and carcinogens like benzene and toluene by up to 96 percent, compared to gasoline, according to studies by the Southwest Research Institute.
RELIABLE
There When You Want it. There When You Need it.
Almost 90 percent of all propane is produced right here in the United States. You can always count on it. Propane gas — used by millions of households each year — gives homeowners a reliable answer.
Available from Sea to Shining Sea.
Serving the greater Flathead Valley, we can get your propane to you when you need it!
GOOD VALUE
Propane is Energy Efficient.
Propane provides great value because it burns hotter and more efficiently than many other energy sources, powering a variety of high performance and energy efficient appliances.
- A propane furnace can heat air up to 25 degrees warmer.
- Propane tankless water heaters can reduce standby energy loss by up to 20 percent and cost approximately 60 percent less to operate.
- Propane gives off less than half of the greenhouse emissions compared to electricity.
- Propane appliances have a shorter energy savings payback period (the time it takes for an appliance to pay for itself via energy savings).*
Cost Comparison Chart - Based on Five Year Average Data (2003-2007)
| Energy Source |
Average Retail Price** |
Cost per million Btu** |
| Electricity |
$.096 per kilowatt hour |
$28.22 |
| Propane |
$1.66 per gallon |
$18.21 |
| No.2 Heating Oil |
$1.98 per gallon |
$14.29 |
| Natural Gas |
$11.97 per thousand cubic feet |
$11.62 |
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Cost Comparison Chart - Based on 2007 Prices
| Energy Source |
Average Retail Price*** |
Cost per million Btu*** |
| Electricity |
$0.106 per kilowatt hour |
$31.15 |
| Propane |
$2.05 per gallon |
$22.39 |
| No.2 Heating Oil |
$2.59 per gallon |
$18.67 |
| Natural Gas |
$13.01 per thousand cubic feet |
$12.63 |
* Appliance costs based on average consumption for a family of five.
** Based on the Department of Energy's national 5-year average of residential retail prices through December 2007.
*** Based on the Department of Energy's national average of 2007 residential retail prices. |
SAFE
Safety is Our Highest Priority
Propane has quite a remarkable safety record, due in large part to the stringent codes and regulations developed by the propane industry and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Statistics compiled by the NFPA indicate that the safest way to heat is with gas.
Propane has Built-in Safety Properties.
- Propane won't ignite when combined with air unless the source of ignition reaches 940° F.
- Propane gas is nontoxic and produces minimal emissions.
- Propane is not harmful to soil or water.
- PERC teaches the safe use of propane with an effective preventive maintenance program, GAS Check® (Gas Appliance System Check).
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Why Propane? 