Frequently Asked Questions

Switching to Propane Could Save you Money! A top priority for many households, saving money is one of the biggest benefits of switching to propane energy. Other ways that propane can save you money are:

• Propane heat lasts longer than natural gas or electric heat, meaning you get more warmth out of less fuel.
• Propane can be used for many other household appliances, including clothing dryers, ranges, fireplaces, water heaters, generators, firepits, patio and pool heaters, and outdoor lighting.
• You can purchase propane as you need it instead of paying a monthly bill. But if you prefer a monthly bill to help balance your budget, agreements are available to even out the cost.
• Propane Works When Electricity Doesn’t. Even when the power goes out, you can rest assured your home will still be warm and your propane-powered appliances will still work.
• Propane has a lower carbon footprint as well, producing nearly 40% fewer emissions than oil, with low carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions.

Propane is a non-toxic, non-poisonous, safe, reliable, and clean energy source that poses zero threats to soil or groundwater. Propane tanks can be buried underground, hiding them from view without environmental risk. Because propane is a clean, environmentally-friendly fuel, you can rest easy knowing you’re taking good care of your family and the environment at the same time.

Understanding how to properly use and store propane, as well as how to detect warning signs of a gas leak can significantly reduce the risk of a propane-related hazard in your home. Click here to earn more about propane safety.

One of the safety features of propane is its unique smell – rotten eggs, a skunk’s spray or a dead animal. Ethyl mercaptan, a sulfur-based compound, is added to propane so that it can be detected when propane is in use. If you are concerned that you or others in your home may have difficulty smelling propane, consider installing a propane gas detector. These detectors sound an alarm if they sense the propane concentration at the detector.

After it leaves the processing plant, propane is stored as liquid underground until it’s needed. Then it travels around the country through a network of pipelines, railroad tank cars, tractor-trailers, and barges. From regional storage sites nationwide, the propane is then sent to distributors. Finally, propane is pumped into bobtail delivery trucks that deliver it to millions of American homes and businesses.

• Clean – Propane is an approved clean fuel listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act. Substituting propane for other fuels such as gasoline and fuel oil is an economical and viable step toward cleaner air. Using propane reduces the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and air pollutants like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide.
• Reliable – For millions of Americans every day, propane continues to deliver what is most important to customers choosing their energy: reliability. Even during extreme weather and natural disasters, propane reliably heats and powers homes and businesses. Powering your home with propane means choosing a high-efficiency heating fuel that offers more consistent and more comfortable warmth.
• What’s more is that if you choose our automatic deliveries, you can rest easy knowing we’ll monitor your tank and make sure you have the propane you need when you need it. We also install a tank monitor on each tank we install so you can check your own propane levels whenever you want through our app.
• Abundant – America produces more than enough propane to meet demand. In fact, the U.S. is propane’s leading producer. Propane is an abundant “bridge fuel,” making it a clean-burning alternative to gasoline and diesel that can address energy challenges while long-term renewable technologies are developed.
• Affordable – Because propane is a more efficient fuel, it costs less to operate. Propane appliances also generally have a longer lifespan than their electric counterparts, saving you both money and peace of mind in the long run. What’s more is that credits and incentives are often available for high-efficiency propane furnaces in both new construction and system replacements.
• American – Propane production keeps quality jobs in our country. As of 2018, over 97,000 workers across the U.S. are employed in propane trade, wholesale, and sales.

Propane is primarily a byproduct of domestic natural gas processing, though some propane is produced from crude oil refinement. U.S. propane supplies are becoming increasingly abundant due in large part to increased supplies of natural gas.

Propane — sometimes known as liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG — is a gas normally compressed and stored as a liquid. It is nontoxic, colorless, and virtually odorless; an identifying odor is added so it can be detected. Propane is commonly used for space and water heating, for cooking, and as fuel for engine applications.