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Earth Day! Home Sustainability & Propane Energy

Posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2022 @ 08:00 AM

It's Earth Day today! Earth Day gives us an opportunity to think about what we can do as individuals and collectively to reduce our impact on the environment and improve the health of our eco-systems.

You may have chosen propane as an energy source for your home or cottage because of its flexibility, reliability and availability, but did you know propane offers a range of environmental benefits too?

The Propane Education and Research Council has information about propane and home sustainability. Here's what they say...

Topics: Environmental Advantages of Propane, Propane Benefits

Flood Season Safety Tips from the Canadian Propane Association

Posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2022 @ 11:02 AM

We've all been anticipating the changing weather of spring, but as snow finally disappears, and the ice on lakes and rivers recedes, we need to be aware of the dangers of flooding.

The Canadian Propane Association recently released some important information about flood season and propane safety tips. We'd like to share that with you, as well as a link to download the CPA's Flood Safety Fact Sheet.

Topics: Propane Safety

Opening Your Cottage in the Spring

Posted on Wed, Apr 06, 2022 @ 01:42 PM

Spring has finally arrived and you probably have one thing on your mind – it’s time to open up the cottage! While some cottage owners wait until the weather warms up in May - lots of owners want to visit earlier and use the time to get their cottage ready to receive the family. Here's some helpful tips to put on your checklist!

Topics: Budget Propane, Home & Cottages

Guide to Propane Tanks

Posted on Fri, Apr 01, 2022 @ 09:32 AM

Propane tanks come in a variety of sizes, from small canisters and cylinders ideal for backyard use to large upright or torpedo storage tanks that can be used to fuel a home or facility.

Topics: Budget Propane, Propane Tanks & Cylinders

Energy-Saving Propane Appliances - Learn From HGTV

Posted on Wed, Mar 30, 2022 @ 10:16 AM

Are you a fan of HGTV's show Rock Solid Builds? The show takes viewers to Newfoundland and follows a builder and his construction team while they take on new home construction and restoration projects. Did you know that the Canadian Propane Association is a sponsor? Propane offers a flexible low-carbon energy source to remote and rural locations across Canada, and is an ideal choice for the home construction projects on the show.

Topics: Propane Appliances

10 Propane Myths Busted (Part 2)

Posted on Tue, Mar 08, 2022 @ 03:19 PM

A few weeks back we shared a Budget Propane blog with you called - 10 Propane Myths Busted.

Inside, we listed the first 5 propane myths addressed by The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). Did it change any preconceptions you might have about propane energy? Now, let's look at common propane myths, number 6-10.

Topics: Propane Benefits