Study Finds Propane Reduces Greenhouse Gases

Are you concerned about global warming and the green footprint of your home or business?

A key area to examine is your fuel consumption and the resulting release of substances during combustion. Propane is a clean burning fuel and is the preferred option for many homeowners in Canada and the USA.

The following extract is from a study, "Propane Reduces Greenhouse Gases - A Comparative Analysis." Click here to download the PDF Report.

"Growing concern about the potential effects of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has increased the focus on technologies and energy sources that can reduce these emissions. Policymakers in the United States and abroad are considering a variety of options for addressing the issue, including carbon “cap-and-trade” schemes, carbon taxes, and voluntary agreements to limit GHG emissions.

As an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved clean alternative fuel, propane offers lower greenhouse gas emissions than many other energy options without compromising performance in a wide range of applications.

The results of this study show that propane is among the most attractive options for avoiding greenhouse gas emissions in every application considered. At the point of use, propane emits fewer greenhouse gases than gasoline, diesel, heavy fuel oil, or E85 ethanol per unit of energy.

Natural gas (methane) generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions per British thermal unit than propane, but methane is chemically stable when released into the air and produces a global warming effect 25 times that of carbon dioxide. This means that 1 kilogram of methane produces the same effect in the atmosphere as 25 kilograms of carbon dioxide.

Propane’s short lifetime in the atmosphere and low carbon content distinguish it from other fuel sources as an important energy option in a carbon-constrained world."

Budget Propane Ontario supplies bulk propane to residential, commercial, and construction sites in central Ontario. Call us to discuss your needs and to learn about the benefits of using propane. 1 888 405.7777