Propane is Clean

Propane is a clean fuel and is much better for the environment than many other energy sources. You might even call it a solution to pollution. In fact, propane gas is one of the clean-burning fuels named in the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. By using propane gas in place of less environmental friendly fuels, you can address such pressing issues as acid rain, the "greenhouse effect", urban smog, and the thinning ozone layer in a very tangible way. With propane's simple molecular composition, propane fueled vehicles emit significantly lower levels of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides than gasoline-fueled vehicles. The level of air toxic emissions from propane fueled vehicles is also low. Propane also plays a key role in the on-going effort to preserve our environment by conserving energy. Most of the electricity in the United States is produced by burning coal. However, only 35% of the millions of tons of coal burned annually to generate electricity is converted into electricity. More energy, about another five percent, is wasted when electric power is distributed to customers. The bottom line is that users of electricity are left holding the bill for the 70% of energy resources that never get to them. In addition, burning coal to generate electricity annually releases millions of tons of carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. By using propane gas instead of electricity, we can cut these emissions in half and help to preserve our environment for future generations.

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