Understanding How Propane Fuels America

Americans have been using propane as fuel for more than 100 years. Today, propane gas can power homes, vehicles, and industrial equipment with high efficiency. Approximately 90% of the propane used in America is produced domestically, making propane an important fuel that boosts the American economy. Thanks to its low emissions rate, the use of propane has also been a major contributor to lowering greenhouse gas production across the country as well.   

Residential Use

Propane gas has many uses in the home. Appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, stoves, refrigerators, and clothes dryers can all run on propane, which is supplied via a refillable tank. Propane can also be used to fuel freestanding and built-in gas grills, as well as standby generators, pool heaters, and fireplaces and other fire features.

Vehicle Use

In recent years, propane vehicles have grown in popularity. Propane vehicles may use propane only as fuel, or a combination of propane and gasoline. These vehicles offer low maintenance costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, making them an economical and eco-friendly fleet transportation option.

Agricultural Use

Recent developments in propane-powered technology have made American farms cleaner and more efficient than ever before. Today, more than 800,000 American farms are powered by propane. Agricultural applications of propane include propane-powered grain dryers, backup generators, irrigation systems, space and water heating, and mowers.

Commercial and Industrial Use

Propane is also a common fuel in America’s commercial and industrial spheres. The use of propane has lowered both operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions, helping industry take a big step toward a cleaner world. Commercial and industrial applications for propane gas include mowers, generators, forklifts, fleet vehicles, and office, factory, and warehouse HVAC and water heating systems.

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