Food trucks are heating up across Ontario—and propane is the energy keeping them cooking.
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Before the inaugural barbecue session of the season, there’s a few ways to know if your propane cylinder is in good working order and if it’s necessary to requalify or replace the cylinder altogether.
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Propane is quickly becoming one of the most popular clean energy sources, thanks to its low emission fuel capabilities. This fuel option is considered an excellent choice for reducing emissions and helping to protect the environment. In this blog post, we will discuss the important role propane plays in lowering emissions and how it can be a viable energy solution for many.
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While it doesn't feel like it on some days, we are heading toward spring, and for anyone building a new cottage, renovating a cottage or converting a home from oil or wood to propane, winter can be full of planning activities for spring construction.
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Today, let's look at what propane is and a bit of history about this important source of energy.
"Propane is an efficient and portable fuel composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms – chemical symbol C3H8 – that is a derivative of natural gas processing and oil refining." [source: CPA]
Propane is often referred to as LPG or liquified petroleum gas. It is a gas that is compressed and stored as a liquid. Propane is nontoxic, colourless and virtually odourless - so an identifying odour is added in so that it can be easily detected.
Did you know that propane produces 43% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than using an equivalent amount of electricity generated from the grid?
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The official start of the fall season is fast approaching. And that means getting your home or cottage ready for the colder weather. It's much more pleasant to get your property prepared while the weather is warm and it's great to be outside.
It’s likely we have several months before the snow begins to arrive, but the colder temperatures and higher demand for energy in the fall are a good reminder that we should now start preparing our propane appliances for the season ahead.
To help you prepare your home for colder weather and to ensure you save money through the efficient use of propane, here are a few tips that you can take:
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