Propane Is Clean
Energy
Propane's
unique molecular properties
make it much safer and cleaner than related
petroleum-based energy sources.
Although propane is
refined from petroleum products, its unique
molecular properties make it much safer and cleaner
than related petroleum-based energy sources.
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Virtually non-combustible.
Propane won't ignite
when combined with air unless the source of
ignition reaches 940° F.
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Low emissions.
Propane gives off less than half
the greenhouse gas emissions that electricity
does, considering that more than half of the
nation's electricity is produced by coal-fired
power plants. Propane exhaust creates 60 percent
to 70 percent fewer smog-producing hydrocarbons
than gasoline, according to studies by the
Southwest Research Institute.
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Nontoxic.
Propane is nontoxic and insoluble in water.
Because it's released as a gas, it doesn't
spill, pool, or leave a residue. That means
propane is not harmful to soil or water in the
unlikely event of a tank leak.
Propane is Energy
Efficient
Builders and homeowners concerned about the cost of
energy should consider efficient, high-performing
propane.
With
energy costs rising faster than wages, it's never
been more important for construction professionals
to help homeowners make wise energy choices. In many
situations, propane can provide a homeowner with
significant cost savings over time.
Take propane tankless water heaters, for example.
They can reduce wasted standby energy by as much as
20 percent, and cost up to 60 percent less to
operate than standard electric water heaters. And
because they heat water on demand, they save the
American family 10 percent to 20 percent of its
daily water use. Propane tankless water heaters are
Energy Star-qualified — electric water heaters are
not.
A home's resale value is also important to your
customers. By using an energy-efficient fuel source
for major appliances, you'll enhance both the
initial sales price and resale value of the homes
you build.
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DiSanto Propane to Help Close the Sale
By
offering customers the ability to choose
propane-fueled appliances over electric, you're more
likely to become their builder of choice.
Our DiSanto energy
consultants are experts in their field. For more
information about DiSanto Propane's Builder and HVAC business
programs, contact a DiSanto Energy Consultant today. |
Propane's
unique molecular properties
