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A Home that Is Environmentally Friendly
Propane is an approved, alternative clean fuel listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act as well as the National Energy Policy Act of 1992 - making it an ideal energy source for those dedicated to protecting and preserving our planet.
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Propane is one of the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels. It creates less pollution, providing all of us with cleaner, more breathable air.
Burning coal to generate electricity releases carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere. Per pound of fuel burned, coal emits more than twice the amount of carbon dioxide as propane. By using propane gas instead of electricity, you can cut emissions and help preserve the environment.
Coal-burning power plants produce power at about 40% fuel efficiency. That means you would need 714 pounds of coal to run a single 100 watt light bulb continuously for one year. Extend that to the annual power usage in a typical American home and you'll need xx tons of coal this year to power your home! By contrast, the fuel efficiency of propane appliances is often well above 90%!
According to the EPA, much of the sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere, which produces acid rain, is attributable to coal-fired, electricity-generating facilities. In contrast, neither the process by which propane is produced, nor the combustion of propane gas produces significant acid rain contaminants.
The organic form of mercury, methylmercury, is one of the six most serious pollution threats to the planet. Coal-burning power plants are the single largest source of mercury pollution, and the only major source the government still does not regulate. Analysts estimated 98,000 pounds (49 tons) of mercury are emitted directly into the air each year by hundreds of coal-burning power plants in the U.S.
Reducing your usage of electricity can make a powerful difference to our environment. Propane is nontoxic, so it's not harmful to soil or water. Because propane does not endanger the environment, the placement of propane tanks either above or below ground is not regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
New propane-fueled vehicles can meet the very tough Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards, and many models even meet the Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standards.
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