Is Propane Good For The Environment?

With all the news about climate change and everything and everyone seemingly going “green” you may be wondering about your own carbon footprint. It is more than likely that you use appliances and technology that require power or fuel on a daily basis. A lot of those appliances probably release some sort of gas into the air and our environment. That may have you questioning what kind of effect these appliances and technology are having on the environment.

If you are a propane user, we have good news – propane is actually good for the environment.

Propane Basics

For those that do not know, propane is considered a very versatile, efficient and cost effective fuel. It is produced during natural gas processing and petroleum refining.

Propane can be used inside a home in numerous different ways, including:

• Heating via a boiler or furnace
• Cooking
• Drying clothes
• Heating water
• Using fireplaces

It can be used outside as well for:

• Patio heaters
• Grills
• Pool heaters
• Lighting

The Benefits of Propane

Many people choose to use propane throughout their home because of the long list of benefits the gas offers. Propane is a preferred gas because:

• It is efficient: Propane appliances deliver better value and don’t have to work as hard as appliances powered by another source.
• It’s cost effective: Generally, appliances powered by propane cost 40-60% less than electric appliances.
• It’s accessible: Almost all of the propane that is used in the United States is produced here in the United States.
• It’s dependable: Because propane does not rely on a power source, you will never be without heat or hot water in the event of a power outage.

Additionally, propane is good for the environment.

Propane: An Environmentally Friendly Fuel

Considering how much propane can be used for thanks to its versatility, it is a huge plus that the gas is also good for the environment. In fact, it is considered a clean, greener alternative to electricity. Here’s why:

• Propane is non-toxic
• Propane spills do not harm water, living organisms or soil
• Propane emits less carbon than electricity
• Propane’s efficiency allows the appliances they fuel to take up a smaller carbon footprint

Bottini Fuel As Your Propane Provider

Bottini Fuel is known as the propane provider of choice in the Hudson Valley for both homes and businesses. This is thanks to our responsive, reliable, 24-hour service, competitive rates, quality service delivered by our expert technicians and our large fleet of service vehicles and storage fuel facilities.

We make adding propane equipment to your home easy. In fact, installation typically only takes a day. We also guarantee customer satisfaction 100% of the time and offer a free gas leak test to our new customers. Customers can also opt into automatic propane delivery services and wireless propane tank monitoring as well as various payment options.

Bottini Fuel would love to add you or your business to our expanding base of satisfied customers. Contact us today to hear more about our propane services and delivery options.