Why Pay More for Less? Switch to Propane Gas Today!

Posted by ThompsonGas on February 12th, 2013

To escape the terrifying fuel price hikes that double energy consumption costs and wreak havoc on the environment; many consumers are converting from oil to propane. Propane gas, also known as LP Gas or LPG, can be used for residential, industrial, agricultural and commercial use. Homeowners are using propane home heating, propane to power appliances, propane to heat swimming pools and more. Commercially, propane gas services can be used in hotels, kitchens, spas, laundry services and more. Agricultural propane helps heat the ground, operate windmills, insect control and more.

An approved, clean fuel listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 1992, propane is one of the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels. With up to 56,000 miles of pipeline and more than 6,000 retail dealer locations across the country, including leading propane gas suppliers ThompsonGas, LP gas services are readily available throughout the U.S. It’s portable, safe, convenience and environmentally friendly.

10 Reasons You Should Switch to Propane:

ü Propane is a cheaper source of energy. You can save up to $1,000 a year compared to oil or electric.

ü Propane-fueled vehicles produce 30-90% less carbon monoxide and about 50% fewer toxins and other smog-producing emissions than gasoline engines.

ü By converting from oil to propane gas, you can reduce your carbon footprint.

ü Propane for forklifts emits about 17% less carbon than diesel and gasoline forklifts.

ü Propane is easily available thanks to ThompsonGas’ retail locations, propane delivery and other propane gas service options.

ü With propane, you can rest easy knowing you’re contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. This is because propane is colorless, odorless and non-toxic.

ü Fuel refilling is simpler and quicker for propane machineries, thus increasing production time.

ü Propane lowers the fuel economy as it has a lower BTU rating than other fuels.

ü Propane fleet vehicles and appliances require less maintenance than appliances and machines using electricity.

ü When propane is used for vehicles, it increases the life of the engine.

Interested in converting from oil to propane? ThompsonGas’ simple and hassle-free options for residential propane and commercial propane gas services are the smart choice for reducing your energy costs and your carbon footprint. Call us today for a site survey and learn how oil to propane conversion can save you money.

About the Author:

This article was written by Krista Scarlett, communications specialist for ThompsonGas. The 16^th largest retail propane company in the U.S., ThompsonGas has been family owned and operated since 1946. The propane gas dealer provides cheap propane for residential and commercial propane gas service to customers across 10 states in the East and South-East.