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What is Living Off the Energy & Water Grid? Part 1

Posted on Mon, Apr 13, 2020 @ 03:00 PM

Are you looking for a new lifestyle off the beaten path? Perhaps you are rethinking where you source your energy from? Maybe you just want to purchase a remote retreat from city living? Going “off the grid” could be what you’re looking for.

Off-grid living has grown as a movement in recent years. While figures are hard to find, a report from Accenture estimates that some 12 per cent of customers in North America will become energy self-sufficient by 2035.

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Topics: Residential Propane Service

Need to Contact Budget Propane Ontario? We're Here to Help

Posted on Wed, Apr 01, 2020 @ 10:36 AM

We value both our residential and commercial propane customers. That’s why, since we were first founded over 30 years ago, we have developed a world-class customer service strategy that’s constantly evolving with the needs of our customers.

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Topics: Propane Safety, Propane Delivery, Customer Service

Propane Safety: What is a Combustible Gas Detector?

Posted on Mon, Mar 09, 2020 @ 12:14 PM

Propane is one of the safest alternative fuels on the market to use as an energy source inside your home. Despite this, it’s still a great idea to invest in a few safety devices that will give your family additional protection and peace-of-mind. 

Installing a carbon monoxide detector is one of the obvious pieces of safety equipment to install in your home, but did you know that you can pair this with a combustible gas detector to provide additional safety to your household? 

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Topics: Budget Propane, Propane Safety

What is a Propane Regulator and How Does it Work?

Posted on Fri, Feb 28, 2020 @ 11:00 AM

Propane has a variety of uses, and has become an increasingly popular power source for homes, cottages and businesses over the past 10 years. This is because propane is cost-effective, environmentally friendly and incredibly safe.

One of the biggest advantages of using propane gas is it’s precise temperature control. This is incredibly useful for homeowners who enjoy cooking, as well as restaurants which rely on instant heat and spot-on temperature controls to accurately cook meals for their customers.

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Topics: Propane Tanks & Cylinders

What Should I do in the Event of a Propane Emergency?

Posted on Fri, Feb 14, 2020 @ 11:00 AM

Propane is one of the most environmentally-friendly and cost-effective energy sources on the market, meaning not only will it help your household or business to cut down your carbon footprint but it will also help you save money on your utility bills each month.

Not only that, but propane is one of the safest alternative energy sources.

Like any fuel source, however, it is not without risk and should be managed with care. There are rare circumstances where a household or business may require emergency attention - and, even though it’s unlikely to happen to you, it’s important that you are aware of how to deal with these situations.

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Topics: Propane Safety

What do the Markings on my Propane Cylinder Mean?

Posted on Mon, Feb 10, 2020 @ 11:00 AM

Residential propane use comes with a range of benefits for your household, from saving you money on your utility bills each month, helping you to lead a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, as well as being a far safer option than other energy sources on the market.

If you are new to propane use, it’s possible you are thinking something along the lines of: “What on earth are all of these markings on my propane cylinder, and what do they mean?”

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Topics: Propane Tanks & Cylinders

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