Propane Innovation Basics

In an increasingly green-conscious world, it can be hard to find the right balance between product performance and environmental responsibility. That's especially true when shopping for water heating equipment and home heating equipment, where differences in performance can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in operational expenses. The good news is that propane's exceptional energy is powering innovations that can make your choices much easier.

High performance. Propane home heating and water heating equipment is now generally as efficient as, or more efficient than, the competition. In the Northeast, for example, there’s no comparison: propane has heating oil beat in the cost of equipment and operations.

Flexible and feature-rich. Makers of clothes dryers and pasta cookers and propane-enhanced solar water heaters are among the manufacturers designing and releasing innovative propane appliances at a staggering pace. As a homeowner, you now have the choice of propane appliances from dozens of manufacturers for nearly every application you can imagine.

The clean alternative. As a federally approved alternative energy source, propane is safe and nontoxic. In addition, studies have shown that propane produces less carbon monoxide and significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions than electricity, diesel and gasoline in many applications, making propane an attractive option to cut carbon emissions.

Innovative thinking, impressive performance. Spurred by environmental concerns, many businesses are turning to propane as a clean, efficient energy source for their equipment. For example, many propane mowers reduce greenhouse gas emissions by almost 50 percent and carbon monoxide emissions by more than 80 percent compared with gasoline mowers, and they virtually eliminate fuel spills. These modern innovations deliver high-quality performance without the environmental problems created by equipment that runs on other fuels.