Today, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) highlights propane autogas and renewable propane as key solutions for cutting emissions and delivering reliable energy for Earth Day.

The Benefits of Propane

Propane is a safe, clean, readily available energy source that produces 52% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than the electric grid. It supports the environment and communities striving for more sustainable, resilient energy.

“Too often the energy conversation turns toward a choice between sustainability and reliability; propane proves that you don’t have to choose,” said Tucker Perkins, president and CEO of PERC. “With extreme weather events on the rise, we need solutions that are as resilient as they are clean. Propane is widely available and rises to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions and keeping our planet clean and our communities up and running.”

Additionally, propane autogas is non-toxic and does not contaminate soil or water, making it a safe choice for fleets and the communities in which they operate.

Adaptable Engines for Renewable Propane

The ultra-low nitrogen oxide (NOx) propane autogas engines available today reduce harmful NOx emissions by up to 96%. They are certified to the California Air Resource Board’s 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour standard.

These engines are cleaner when they operate with renewable propane. Made from renewable feedstocks, renewable propane offers the same benefits as conventional propane but with even lower emissions.

Renewable propane can be used without modifications in any current propane autogas engine or infrastructure, providing another smart solution for preventing zero emissions.