The Budget Propane Blog | Propane Benefits (10)

Why You Should Consider Propane Heating for Commercial Use

Posted on Fri, Nov 07, 2014 @ 01:07 PM

No matter the size of your business, productivity and efficiency directly affect your revenue.

If your employees are less productive at your construction site now that the temperature is dropping, your industrial equipment is moving slowly, or your heating costs skyrocket in the winter months, propane may be the answer you’re looking for.

In large-scale applications, commercial propane furnaces and water heaters are reliable options for large buildings with a high demand for energy. Hospitals, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities require huge amounts of energy, making propane the most cost-effective fuel choice.

Construction sites can also benefit from propane heating, as propane is an incredibly portable and flexible energy source. Propane-powered heaters can be used to heat the site office, create employee warm-up stations, or even as a temporary heat source in situations such as drywall finishing.

According to the Propane Education & Research Council and the Canadian Propane Association, using propane in an industrial or commercial environment has many advantages including:

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Study Finds Propane Reduces Greenhouse Gases

Posted on Wed, Aug 20, 2014 @ 04:02 PM

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

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Whole-Home Energy-Efficiency Improvements with Propane

Posted on Sun, Jul 27, 2014 @ 09:45 AM

In this video "Achieving affordable and impactful energy efficiency", from Build With Propane, the role of propane as an EEM (energy-efficiency measure) is discussed with Home Builders and Propane Suppliers. How does propane reduce energy consumption and provide homeowners with cost-benefits based on the climate of their area? The video looks at a report reviewing EEMs for benefits for new homes and conversions/ renovations. Propane delivers clean energy that achieves real benefits for home heating, cooking, fireplaces, pool heating.

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Propane Council Partners With Audubon To Promote Propane

Posted on Wed, Jul 16, 2014 @ 09:23 AM

For many people, the number one reason they choose to heat with propane are the environmental benefits of propne over other alternatives such as oil.

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Propane - Ontario's Eco-Friendly Fuel for Homes and Businesses

Posted on Sat, Mar 01, 2014 @ 04:02 PM

The Eco-Friendly Gas for those who care about the environment is propane. Choosing the right fuel source for one’s home, business, or vehicle comes down to more than cost alone. In addition to being cost-efficient, propane is the most eco-friendly of all natural gas and petroleum-based heating options. Here are a few reasons why you are doing your part to keep the planet clean when you choose propane.

Greenhouse Emissions:
Propane has low carbon content and emits less greenhouse gases (GHG) when burned than gasoline, kerosene, diesel, ethanol, and coal do. According to the Canadian Propane Association, propane heaters even produce less GHG emissions than electric water heaters. Also, unlike the natural gas methane, propane does not release carbon dioxide or act as a GHG of any kind when released into the air.

Propane Exhaust:
If you are considering owning a propane-fueled vehicle, know that these produce up to 26% less GHG than their gasoline-powered counterparts. If inhaled, propane vapours are non-toxic. The Canadian Propane Association also reports that propane is Canada’s most popular alternative fuel for transportation applications, so keeping a propane supply handy would be the convenient and green thing to do.

Pollution and Criteria Air Contaminants:
Propane produces less of the particles that pollute the environment than gasoline and diesel. These pollutants, known as Criteria Air Contaminants (CAC), can cause haze, acid rain, ground-level ozone, and other environmental problems. Propane also will not contaminate water supplies or the soil; though propane is stored in liquid form, it will not pool if released, but rather become a harmless vapour that rapidly dissipates. As a propane user, you help keep emissions low and the ecosystem healthy.

Budget Propane supplies the world’s most eco-friendly gas to your home or office on demand. Call 1 888 405.7777 to have Budget Propane install tanks and lines, place remote tank monitors, or provide technical support for your home, business, or contracting job. We deliver throughout central Ontario; Huntsville, Bracebridge, Haliburton, Muskoka, Bala, Midland, Orillia, Barrie, Alliston... and more! Visit us online at www.budgetpropaneontario.com

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A Review of Propane & The Environment from Budget Propane Ontario

Posted on Wed, Feb 26, 2014 @ 10:15 AM

In comparison to other safe and efficient fuel sources, propane gas is a first choice for clean energy that can be used for a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial needs. Read more about the environmental benefits provided by propane gas here:

Carbon Emissions: Propane gas contains significantly less carbon than many types of fuel for which it can be used as a substitute, including diesel fuel, gasoline, and coal. This is reflected in comparing propane’s greenhouse gas emissions per productivity unit to those of other fuel sources. Even natural gas, which generates fewer carbon emissions per productivity unit than propane, ultimately has a heavier impact on the environment because of the methane that is released into the air as it is burned.

Toxicity: One of propane’s environmental selling points is that it burns cleanly. Propane gas is non-toxic and contains no lead. Upon vaporization, propane dissipates rapidly. All of these factors make propane’s impact on the earth and soil negligible.

Air Contaminants: Air contaminants released by some fuels cause significant air pollution. Some of these contaminants can cause or increase the risk of disease in humans, plants, and animals. According to the World Liquid Propane Gas Association , propane gas produces far fewer air contaminants than coal, diesel, oil, and wood-based fuels. Switching to propane gas can actually improve the quality of air in environments where one of these other sources has been used.

Transportation: Canadians have an added advantage when it comes to propane and the environment, and that is that propane is produced in Canada and can be distributed to most Ontario homes and businesses using very little energy. On a related note, propane-fueled transportation is a green alternative to gasoline-powered transport that is increasing in popularity as technology develops.

Are you a resident or business owner who is looking for a reliable supplier of bulk propane? If so, Budget Propane Ontario can help you meet your home or commercial needs in an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly way. To find out more about the propane that we use or the tank delivery and refill services we provide, call 1 888 405.7777.

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