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When temperatures drop and winter sets in, homeowners want one thing above all else: reliable, efficient heat. For families living in the Northeast, where cold snaps can last for weeks, the way you heat your home can make or break both comfort and budget. While oil and electric systems have long been used in older…
We’re proud to share some exciting news: for the third year in a row, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has selected Paraco to help lead the celebration of National Propane Day. This year, Paraco served as the official propane sponsor of a featured TV segment that aired on Fox & Friends and Fox…
Americans have been warming to the benefits of heating homes with propane gas for several years for good reason. Propane is a far cleaner option than other fossil fuels like coal or oil because its lower carbon content and higher energy efficiency readily support a wide range of applications that meet America’s growing energy needs…
As the world wrestles with the energy needs of the future, propane remains firmly in the mix. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, alternative fuels like propane have multiple benefits. It lowers transportation costs and even strengthens national security. One area where propane is becoming more popular is residential construction. The National Propane Gas…
If you’re a Paraco propane customer (or want to become one), you probably already know about the many uses for propane. But how much do you really know about this clean, green home energy source? Here are ten things you might not know about propane–one of the most powerful and versatile fuels around: Burning propane…
You likely know some of the most common uses for propane, like its use for barbecue grills, patio heaters, or home heat. (There are a ton more, of course — it can power all kinds of domestic appliances, from ovens and stoves to clothes dryers and fireplaces to business uses like forklifts and restaurant fuel!)…
If you’re a Paraco customer (or plan to become one), you’re probably already aware of propane’s many benefits and uses. Here are ten fun facts about propane that you might not have known -– until now: 1. The founder of the propane gas industry was a Pennsylvania native named Walter O. Snelling, who was the…
All sorts of unexpected costs pop up while building a home. Unexpected savings is less common. But a new exemption offers just that for integrating propane into a home’s energy plan. The Section 179D exemption, also known as the 179D EPACT Tax Deduction, is now a permanent program enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations…
Propane Power forAgriculture and Farmers Propane cuts energy costs, increases efficiency, and meets your carbon emission goals by switching from diesel fuel and gasoline to propane. Nearly 830,000 farms in the U.S. use propane, and agricultural experts rely on it. Better than electric, diesel, and natural gas on emissions, propane works just well watering crops,…