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Community Outreach – September 2021

October 20, 2021

Riverbrook Regional YMCA: Rock at the Y, Wilton, CT Music fans of the Grateful Dead gathered for an outdoor concert and delicious food trucks while supporting a good cause! Featuring the band Terrapin, playing an authentic mix of Grateful Dead original tunes, proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit the Riverbrook Regional YMCA, making…

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Vacation home safety

Winter Propane Safety Tips for your Vacation Home

October 18, 2021

Owning a second home or a vacation home is wonderful! Getting to experience a change of scenery on-demand is a gift. However, if your extra home is propane-powered and in a heavy snowfall area, it’s a good idea to have a plan for winter safety in place for winter storms. In the event of extreme…

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Propane stoves cost less than electric

Propane Stoves Cost Less Than Electric — and Work Better

September 14, 2021

So many people fancy themselves home chefs these days. With cooking competition shows on TV, convenient food and recipe subscription boxes, and #mealinspo on social media, more and more of us are heading into the kitchen to whip up something awesome. But of course, we want to do it as inexpensively as possible. If you…

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Propane floor finishers for job sites

Propane Floor Finishers for Job Sites

September 7, 2021

Propane is a construction industry staple. From propane temporary heat to propane generators and propane forklifts, workers know they can rely on it for its efficiency, affordability, and safety. But there’s also unexpected propane-powered construction equipment that can make life on the job even easier — particularly for jobs working with concrete and epoxy floor…

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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 air conditioners

Propane Air Conditioners Are a Money-Saver

August 10, 2021

When you think of propane, heating is most people’s first association. Propane air conditioning? Not as well known. But they’re an option, and they have some very appealing advantages over other types of air conditioning systems, like electric. We think of it as a heating source but really, propane is an all-around energy source, capable…

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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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Electric heat pumps

Are Electric Heat Pumps the Best Hot Water Heaters?

July 27, 2021

Anyone who has had to take a freezing cold shower will tell you how important heat sources are. In an average home, we use hot water for everything from showering to washing dishes — so when it goes out it can be extremely disruptive. For those reasons, among a host of others, reliable water heat…

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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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