A look at the fuel’s environmental benefits

renewable propane Raleigh, NC Some people end up using propane around their Central North Carolina homes simply because it is the fuel choice that they happen to land on and go with. Others make the choice because of all the benefits and advantages that propane happens to provide. This includes the fact that the fuel is environmentally friendly.

A look at the environmental advantages of using propane

Propane is considered a cleaner and greener fuel choice. It has gained this reputation for a few reasons:

It is an approved alternative fuel by both the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992.
Propane has a lower carbon intensity than both traditional gasoline and diesel fuel.
The fuel doesn’t contain any methane and also hardly produces any particulate matter, which is considered a carcinogen.
Propane is non-toxic and, therefore, not harmful to any surrounding animals, plants or other living organisms in the event of a spill.

Renewable propane is the future

Clearly propane is an environmentally friendly choice when it comes to fuel. However, renewable propane is taking things a step even further.

Renewable propane and your standard propane are identical on a molecular level. How they differ comes down to what they are made from.

Renewable propane is made from renewable feedstock such as used cooking oil, animal fats, forest and municipal waste and plant oil. This helps reduce the carbon intensity of renewable propane to about ¼ that of conventional propane!

Standard propane, on the other hand, is a by-product of natural gas processing and the crude oil refining process.

While we are not quite at the point of renewable propane being the standard type of propane that homeowners and business owners are using, the amount that is being produced increases year after year.

The additional advantages that propane provides

Helping the environment isn’t the only reason to use propane. Propane also:

Is efficient and helps the appliances that they are powering get their jobs done faster than they otherwise would.
Is extremely versatile and can be used to power a whole long list of appliances and machinery. You can use propane to power construction equipment and backup generators, heat homes as well as commercial spaces, power clothes dryers, warm water that is used in homes, spas and swimming pools, to cook on a gas grill or range, ignite non-wood burning fireplaces and power space and patio heaters. The fact that it is so versatile adds a level of convenience as well!
Lasts pretty much forever so you don’t have to worry about it expiring or going bad.
Helps a home or business owner spend less on their utility bills thanks to how efficient it is.
Doesn’t need power grids or electricity to work so you can count on your propane-powered appliances even if and when there is a blackout.

Turn to K.B. Johnson for the propane you need

Whether you are a homeowner or business owner here in Central North Carolina, K.B. Johnson can get you the propane you need when you need it. We also carry a wide variety of propane appliances such as fireplaces, gas logs, grills, heaters and water heaters.

Contact K.B. Johnson today to start receiving propane services that you can count on!