Canadians encounter propane on nearly a daily basis. It most likely powers your backyard barbecue. It may be the source of energy that heats your hot tub, your stove, your water heater, your furnace, and your clothes dryer. But how much do you really know about this all-purpose fuel which is seemingly everywhere? Here are 5 interesting and lesser known facts abut propane that you might like to know.

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Today marks the first day of fall! The lazy days of summer have gone by way too quickly, and now we’re back into the hustle and bustle of back to school.  Before you know it, the first snowfall of the season will hit and we’ll be braving the malls for last minute holiday gifts!

September is the perfect time to get ready for the long winter ahead. First, we recommend scheduling regular maintenance of your furnace before you start it up again this year. Once that’s completed, you can go ahead and follow these steps and get ready for the energy savings that will come your way!

If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, now’s a great time to get one installed. A programmable thermostat will give you more control over your home’s temperature, which can translate into energy savings for you.  Here’s some efficiency tips that will help you save money:

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Ever heard of a propane energy pod? According to “Build With Propane,” a propane energy pod is a home energy package that delivers superior comfort and efficiency compared to all-electric homes. It uses high-efficiency propane gas appliances in major applications to provide optimal energy performance that is unmatched by electric alternatives.

The five recommended applications that will provide a competitive advantage in home performance, comfort and efficiency are:

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Propane is a clean-burning, alternative energy source that has very little impact on the environment. But what does “clean burning” actually mean?

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With the dropping price of crude oil causing the cost of heating fuels such as oil to decrease, you may be tempted to keep the old oil furnace and tank around for a little bit longer.  But the benefits of switching from oil to propane as a residential heating source surpass just the financial benefits.  Not only are propane prices dropping as well, but there are 3 main benefits to making the switch:

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Global warming.  Oil spills.  Pollution.  Acid Rain.

Our environment is constantly bombarded with emissions and pollutants that contribute to global warming and air pollution.  Carbon emissions, toxicity and air contaminants, combined with environmental disasters such as oil spills, are creating conditions in our environment that will eventually lead us to an increased earth temperature, higher sea levels, and increased acidity in the oceans.

The climate changes caused by Greenhouse Gases are completely dependent upon our actions today.  Switching to a fuel source with low carbon emissions is one of the first steps you can take to reducing your carbon footprint.

Switch to Propane

Propane is an alternative fuel source that does not produce high carbon emissions.  When compared to other heating options, propane not only has lower emissions, but it is a more efficient heating source with lower heating costs. 

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