Energy That’s Ready for Anything and Better for the Planet

From powerful storms to extreme temperatures, Mother Earth is unpredictable. That’s why business owners, including those within microgrid systems, need an energy source equipped to handle any challenge that comes their way without harming the planet. Propane is uniquely poised to support both the environment and people everywhere who depend on clean, reliable energy. Every day, businesses trust propane to heat their buildings and keep the lights on, all with fewer emissions.

It is always an appropriate time to consider the vulnerability of nature and how our choices can impact future generations, along with the power of Mother Earth and the need for reliable energy. Propane is a smart choice that lowers emissions without sacrificing comfort or reliability. And with extreme storms, heat waves, and power outages becoming more frequent, according to the World Meteorological Organization, microgrids need an energy source that’s as resilient as it is clean.

A Clean Energy Choice for a Healthier Planet

Sustainability isn’t just about using less energy; it’s about choosing the right energy and using it wisely. Propane helps businesses do both.

Propane is both clean and efficient, producing 52 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than electricity generated from the U.S. grid. Nearly 60 percent of grid electricity is still produced in power plants powered by coal, natural gas, and other fossil fuels, making propane a clean alternative to reduce your business’s carbon footprint.

When it comes to efficiency, propane-powered appliances outperform their electric counterparts, minimizing energy use. For example, high-efficiency propane furnaces can be up to 98 percent efficient, ensuring nearly all the energy they use goes directly into heating.

Propane’s sustainability story keeps getting better with the rise of renewable propane, which is made from sustainable sources like plant oils and animal fats. With renewable propane, business owners can enjoy the same efficiency and reliability they expect from conventional propane, but with an even smaller carbon footprint. As renewable propane production expands, more businesses will have access to this ultra-low-carbon energy source, making it even easier to choose an energy that’s better for the planet.

Resilient Energy, No Matter the Conditions

The power of nature is extraordinary — and that power can also be unpredictable. From hurricanes and wildfires to winter storms and extreme heat, weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, putting strain on the electric grid and causing more frequent outages.

Businesses and facilities that choose propane are better protected from these disruptions because propane is stored on-site and is always ready to power essential systems.

Beyond propane’s ability to provide energy for everyday appliances, propane standby generators provide critical backup power. Unlike gasoline or diesel generators, which rely on fuel deliveries that may be delayed during storms, propane standby generators connect directly to the on-site tank, ensuring days or even weeks of power during an outage. They also activate within seconds of a power failure, keeping refrigerators cold, medical devices running, and critical systems operational. Plus, propane has a long, stable shelf life so it won’t degrade over time like gasoline or diesel, making it an energy that businesses can also rely on when they need it most.