Shrink Your Bills And Carbon Footprint With Clean, Green Propane

If you’re using it to power space heaters, water heaters, fireplaces, and other appliances in your Androscoggin County home, you already know that propane gas one of the most versatile sources of home energy around.

But did you know it’s also one of the most eco-friendly fuels?

Propane’s Environmental Benefits

Here are three big ways that using propane benefits the environment:

• It reduces emissions – Propane emits less than half the greenhouse gas emissions of electricity to produce the same amount of energy – in fact, propane has a lower carbon content than any fossil fuel, including fuel oil, gasoline, diesel, kerosene and ethanol. That’s a big part of the reason it was added to the Clean Air Act as a clean fuel in 1990. Propane is so good at emissions reduction that builders and developers can boost their LEED scores just by using it in their projects.
• It improves efficiency – Propane burns hot without wasting much energy, so propane-powered appliances are usually much more efficient than electric models of similar size and output. A tankless propane water heater, for example, can save up to 50 percent on energy costs compared to an electric model, according to the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Less energy used means less environmental impact.
• If it leaks, it is harmless to soil and water – Propane is nontoxic and does not spill or pool, which makes it harmless to the environment in the event of a tank leak. With propane, there are no risks for long-term damage to your home or property if a leak occurs, since it simply dissipates into the air.

If you’re looking for a way to lower your bills and reduce your environmental impact – all while keeping your family safe and comfortable all year long – propane is a great choice. If you need a reliable propane supplier anywhere in our central Maine service area, Murray-Heutz Oil and Propane is the choice.

Propane – the clean, green fuel alternative! Contact us today to learn more about making the switch to propane – or arranging reliable propane deliveries in Androscoggin County, ME for your home or business.