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Propane is considered a GREEN Alternative Fuel as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 … reduced GHG (green house gas) emissions … reduced CARBON FOOTPRINT as compared to gasoline
Potential Key Customers
Businesses/entities striving for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certificationFederal, State and Local agencies
Municipalities
Colleges and School Districts
No known restrictions regarding hours of operation on "OZONE ACTION DAYS"
Reduction of dependency on foreign oil … over 90% of propane consumed is produced domestically
Potential for reduced fuel costs as compared to gasoline
Deters theft of fuel by employees or others
Reduced fuel loss due to spillage
Closed/pressurized fuel system
Virtually no fuel vapors, sometimes referred to as HCs (hydrocarbons) or VOCs (volatile organic compounds), are released into the atmosphere
Virtually all the propane fuel is burned in the engine during the normal combustion process
Gasoline fueled units emit fuel vapors into the atmosphere during operation and while setting idle or being stored
In the unlikely event of a fuel spill, propane will not contaminate the soil or groundwater
Fuel stability … no deterioration or breakdown of fuel over time
Engine Service Considerations
Propane is cleaner burning and has fewer combustion by-products as compared to gasoline
Engine oil will contain less contaminates for same hours of operation
Opportunity exists to extend oil change intervals but is not yet officially approved by engine manufacturers
Extended engine life is anticipated
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