Propane systems can help meet the growing demand for sustainable, energy-efficient homes Homeowner and homebuyer priorities are shifting. The majority of residential customers are seeking high-performance homes—specifically ones with reduced energy costs and lower environmental impacts, according to the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). A study commissioned by PERC found that of the 2,200 Read more
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Washington—Gavin Hale joined the Propane Education & Research Council as vice president in charge of business development, PERC President and CEO Tucker Perkins announced. In this role, Hale will help grow awareness of propane’s technological versatility in the commercial and residential construction industries. “Gavin is a proven leader with a wealth of experience in new Read more
Propane and solar complement each other to reduce emissions, increase resiliency When it comes to reducing emissions for commercial construction projects, no single energy source is the answer. Using different energy sources together is the best way to reduce emissions and increase resiliency. Construction professionals and their customers can use propane and solar energy together Read more
Propane provides a versatile, efficient water heating solution for any size building Water heating can account for up to a quarter of all energy use in some commercial buildings. And because nearly 80 percent of water heating energy use occurs in buildings built before 2000, replacing outdated systems with newer, high-efficiency water heating technology can Read more
Commercial construction professionals can rely on propane for lower emissions, enhanced resiliency Unplanned outages have become increasingly commonplace as the U.S. demands more electricity from a century-old grid. In fact, the United States endures more blackouts than any other developed nation. And according to federal databases at the Department of Energy (DOE) and the North Read more