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Community Outreach – August 2021

September 3, 2021

Propane Angels, Auburn, Maine Paraco was proud to fuel the Propane Angels as a sponsor of one of their most exciting fundraising events – the 10th Annual Summer Meeting Motorcycle Ride. PGANE (Propane Gas Association of New England) members gathered in Vermont for this years’ charity Bike Ride through the scenic Green Mountains of Vermont…

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Employee Spotlight – September 2021

September 1, 2021

Employee Spotlight: A Super-Star Team with Unbeatable Dedication, Making a Difference & Going Extra Miles Ed Tineo and Pat Saramba are two of our great motor fuel, bulk and BBQ drivers who support our South Plainfield, NJ location and report to Joe Massa, Area Operations Manager.  Joe, who nominated Ed and Pat to this month’s…

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Propane heaters indoor

Can You Use a Propane Heater Indoors?

August 31, 2021

Propane heaters are popular for a number of reasons. They’re reliable (no worries if there’s an electrical power outage), they’re efficient, and they’re portable. But some people have questions about their safety. Is it really safe to use a propane heater indoors? The answer is yes! But it’s important to remember that this applies specifically…

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Propane temporary heat for construction

Propane Temporary Heat for Construction Sites

August 24, 2021

As if construction on a home or commercial construction wasn’t complicated enough, cold weather can add a whole new layer of variables. Do you need to shut down for the day because of the climate? Can the materials you’re using work to their highest efficiency given the air quality? What about when you’re working with…

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What does propane smells like

What Does Propane Smell Like?

August 17, 2021

Some smells are signals of good times ahead. The smell of baking cookies is inviting, so much so that realtors often use it as a tactic to make prospective homeowners instantly comfortable during house tours. Some smells are a warning, like the distinctive smell of gasoline where it doesn’t belong. Propane has a similar built-in…

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Who uses propane

Who Uses Propane and What It’s Used For

August 3, 2021

Propane is a highly versatile, environmentally safe, clean burning, cost efficient and energy efficient fuel source with hundreds of uses. It is a nontoxic, colorless and odorless energy source produced from both natural gas processing and crude-oil refining. Like with natural gas, an odorant is added to propane in order to help detect its presence.…

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BBQ Tank Exchange

July 30, 2021

Propane Cylinder Exchange and Refill Become a PropaneTank Refill or Exchange Dealer Looking for an easy way to boost sales for your business all year long? If you own a gas station, hardware shop, barbecue store, supermarket, or convenience store, think about adding propane into your customer offerings. You can reap the benefits of becoming…

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Building homes with propane. Tax incentives and more

Building Homes with Propane Tax Incentives and More

July 20, 2021

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…

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How a propane generator can save you money

How a Propane Generator Can Save You Money

July 13, 2021

When you lose power, you’re not just losing electricity. There are unexpected costs that come along with a blackout, beyond the loss of convenience. And propane generators, while an investment up-front, can save you big money – and headaches – in the long run. Standby generators work by kicking in automatically to provide power to…

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