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Propane is one of the nation's most
versatile sources of energy. Over 10 billion gallons
are used annually in the U.S. by more than 60 million
Americans.
People use propane in or outside their homes for furnaces, water heaters, air
conditioners, appliances, outdoor grills and more. On farms, propane is used
for things like irrigation, crop drying, tobacco curing and barn or shop heating.
In industrial operations, forklifts and fleet vehicles operate on propane. And
millions of commercial establishments, including restaurants, hotels and ski
resorts depend on propane for heating, cooking and other uses.
Sometimes referred to as liquefied petroleum gas, LP-gas or LPG, propane is a
hydrocarbon (C3H8) and is produced from both natural gas processing and crude
oil refining. It is nontoxic, colorless and virtually odorless.
For more information on propane and its uses, visit the Consumer Information
section of the National
Propane Gas Association (NPGA) Web site. The Propane
Education & Research Council (PERC) site also offers several helpful
links:
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