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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Residential propane comes with a variety of benefits from cutting your home’s environmental footprint, saving you money on your monthly utility bills and improving the safety of your home. That’s why many homeowners in Ontario, Canada are making the switch.

If you’ve decided propane is the right choice for your home, then you’ll probably know that propane tank installation is something that must be performed by a licensed and qualified propane expert such as Budget Propane.

What you might not know, however, is what the propane tank installation process actually involves. In this blog, we will answer some common questions about the entire process.

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The use of residential propane will provide your home with a number of benefits - from powering a range of appliances, saving you money on your monthly utility bills, empowering you to live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle and much more - but what size propane tank do you need?

Choosing the right size propane tank is an important first step in your journey into propane. It will ensure you have enough propane for your household’s needs, helping you to avoid paying for too much propane or running out regularly because your tank is too small.

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September is approaching and fall is just around the corner. That means bundling up in your favourite wooly sweaters, slipping on your boots and warming up your house during those impending chilly evenings.

It also means more expensive energy bills. However, there are many tips and tricks you can take on board to cut those costs down. 

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Winter is just around the corner and it is time to consider whether your cottage or seasonal home is prepared. There are many items on the to-do list in order to fully prepare your summer home or cottage for the winter months. This includes removing and storing any watercraft, water toys and docks, making sure the property is clear of all garbage, sealing doors and windows - the list keeps going on.

There is, however, one task that should be top of mind and may be missing from your list - refilling your propane tank.

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 Propane offers numerous benefits to both consumers and commercial users. Not only is it a exceptional energy source, it’s clean and non-toxic to the environment. It is also one of the most versatile fuels on the market and is abundantly available in Canada, being used for residential, industrial, construction, commercial, farm and recreational applications.

Save Money on Energy

Propane cost much less than electricity and oil. So far in 2017, propane costs have been 49% to 67% lower than oil and 156% to 204% less than electric resistant heat. Combine this with the fact that propane appliances are significantly more energy-efficient than electric or oil appliances, and you are sure to see a significant reduction in your monthly energy bill.

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