U.S. Propane Industry Contributes $40B to GDP, is Leading Producer Worldwide
A study commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council and prepared by ICF International shows the propane industry contributed $38.7 billion to U.S. gross domestic product and employed 49,721 domestic workers in 2012, the most recent year data was available. The report,... - April 10, 2015
PERC Offers Incentive on Generac 15kW EcoGen Standby Generator
Purchasers of Generac’s new propane-powered 15kW EcoGen standby generator may be eligible to receive a $2,000 incentive from the Propane Education & Research Council, making it possible for them to maintain their commitment to sustainability and save money at the same time. - November 06, 2014
Clean, Efficient Propane-Powered Products to be Featured in 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome
The Propane Education & Research Council is a title sponsor of the 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome featured at the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in New Orleans, Oct. 22-24. Clean, efficient propane-powered products will be featured in the LEED v4 Platinum home. - October 19, 2014
Kohler, PERC Launch Two Additional Propane-Powered Mobile Generator Models
New models are designed to meet growing demand for cost-effective, sustainable mobile power. - September 05, 2014
PERC Redesigns, Improves buildwithpropane.com
Newly redesigned site makes it possible for professionals to easily find propane products, tools, and resources. - September 04, 2014
PERC Expands Propane Energy Pod Builder Incentive Program
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has expanded its Propane Energy Pod Builder Incentive Program, opening the program to all builders. Formerly, the program only accepted applications from companies building fewer than 75 homes each year. - May 30, 2014
New Study from PERC Shows Propane Heating Systems Offer Quickest Payback
Independent study shows that residential propane heating systems provide greater affordability, efficiency and comfort with fewer CO2 emissions. - May 16, 2014
Magnum, PERC Develop Solar/Propane Jobsite Lighting
A solar-powered and propane-fueled light tower from Magnum Power Products and developed in cooperation with the Propane Education & Research Council now offers a greener, more efficient way to illuminate construction jobsites. Incentives and tax credits are available to assist contractors and rental firms with their purchases. - January 15, 2014
Quickly Determine Heating Costs and Emissions by Fuel Type with New Energy Calculator App
New free, convenient app for Apple and Android devices gives professionals up-to-date information about heating costs and emissions for space- and water-heating systems powered by propane, heating oil, or electricity. - January 12, 2014
Propane Education & Research Council: Seven Reasons to Get a Propane Generator Before the Next Big Storm
Following Hurricane Sandy in 2012, generators became hot items in the Northeast and in other areas of the country prone to weather- or capacity-related power outages. However, fueling a gasoline or diesel generator can be difficult in the aftermath of a big storm. For that reason and others, propane-fueled generators are often a very wise choice. - November 13, 2013