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Propane gas is an ideal choice for anyone in the Volunteer State who strives for environmental responsibility, as it is non-toxic and produces minimal emissions. Propane is also harmless to soil or groundwater – an important element for being considered an eco-friendly fuel.
Propane is also a low-carbon fuel that does not adversely contribute to the greenhouse effect. In fact, because of its lower greenhouse gas emissions, the US Environmental Protection Agency has given propane its stamp of approval as a clean-burning alternative fuel.
Propane has been recognized as an alternative fuel in both the Clean Air Act and the National Energy Policy. And in the rare event of a leak, propane has no detrimental impact on the air, soil, water, aquatic life, marine life, or plant life.
As one example of propane’s eco-friendly attributes, a 2024 propane construction research project has shown that homebuilders that installed propane-powered systems collectively recorded a reduction of carbon emissions of 35% per project. Plus, thousands of homeowners also experienced lower energy bills and enjoyed more comfort thanks to the power of propane.
To date, this propane research program has collected data from more than 5,300 homes across the country, which showed a reduction of more than 40 million pounds of carbon output. This is equivalent to an entire year of CO2 emissions from the energy needed to power 2,462 homes for a year.
Bottom line: home builders across the country are proving that propane can produce high-performance and energy-efficient homes while supporting affordability.
In the future, you can expect to hear more about renewable propane, which keeps the same low emissions and high efficiency benefits as conventional propane but has a much lower carbon intensity. While not in wide use yet in the residential sector, renewable propane already fuels autogas fleets and commercial machinery. And its production grows every year.
It’s important to note that conventional propane and renewable propane are molecularly identical. This means that they can be blended and used in existing gas systems without the expense and labor of equipment conversions. The distinction is that they’re coming from different sources. The renewable sources that have been instrumental in perfecting the production of renewable propane to date include animal oils, vegetable oils, biomass and other triglycerides.
To be clear, sources that go into producing renewable propane are not only materials that most people would consider as waste products. The feedstocks for renewable propane can include plant matter like corn, and research today is expanding the use of plants like Camelina sativa, which grows on otherwise fallow land and requires very little water to thrive.
The resulting fuel has a carbon intensity (CI) score that’s roughly one-quarter that of conventional propane’s already low CI.
If you’re interested in modernizing your home with new eco-friendly and efficient propane appliances, join other Tennessee homeowners who have saved money thanks to Tennessee propane rebates. Learn more about propane rebates
Right now, you may qualify for rebate funds when you install a propane dryer, cooking stove, furnace, space heater, gas logs or propane water heater (storage tank or tankless).
When you install any propane-powered equipment, it’s essential that you bring in a licensed propane technician. Propane equipment is extremely safe when installed properly. But as with all energy sources, improper installation can be dangerous. Certified propane technicians have the training, experience, and tools to do the job quickly, correctly, and safely.
This is largely because of the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), which is run under the direction of the Propane Education & Research Council. What’s more, you can only take advantage of available rebates if your installation is inspected for safety with a Gas Check®.
Please speak to your propane company about this inspection. Find a propane dealer near you
