1

2

Objectives Discuss how propane may help improve

public health Describe the benefits of propane to the

environment Explain how propane may help stimulate

the economy Describe what energy security is and how

using propane can help attain it Explain the future of propane Explain the suggested actions to support

propane

3

Can produce fewer emissions than conventional vehicles

High energy density than gasoline High octane = more complete

combustion Propane prices similar to gasoline

and diesel

Why Consider Propane?

4

Figure 1: LPG compared to conventional gasoline. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

5

Propane = domestic resource 90% of propane used in the

U.S. is produced domestically Promotes energy security Established infrastructure Already over 2,600 fueling

sites Longer vehicle service life

Propane Benefits

Figure 2: Propane production. Source: EERE.

6

Combustion can produce fewer harmful emissions like: Particulate matter Carbon monoxide (CO)

Fewer emissions = less smog = fewer respiratory problems

Health Benefits

7

Propane vehicles can produce fewer harmful emissions

Spills rarely occur, if spilled, propane rapidly biodegrades in soil, water, air

Not a greenhouse gas

Environmental Benefits

Figure 3: Propane vehicle emissions. Source: EERE.

8

Domestically produced fuel Prices similar to conventional

fuels Increased engine and engine oil

life

Prices do fluctuate

Economic Benefits

9

U.S. imports about half its crude oil; two thirds is used for transportation

Oil reserves located in politically volatile countries

97% of propane consumed in the U.S. is produced in North America, 90% in the U.S. alone

Propane use will help offset reliance on foreign oil supplies

Energy Security Benefits

10

Figure 4: Ford E250 propane van. Source: AFDC.

Propane has many practical applications

Propane farm equipment, indoor industrial equipment

Grills and home heating Predicted natural gas reserves

have increased Over 15 billion gallons

already used annually

Propane – Today and Tomorrow

11

The Future of Propane Infrastructure already exists 90% comes produced domestically Domestic resources lessen

dependence on foreign oil Nontoxic and nonpoisonous Light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles Conversions vs. OEMs State and federal incentives

12

Did You Know?

Propane has grown to become a $10 billion industry in the U.S.

Source: Propane Education & Research Council

13

Suggested Actions Variety of choices available Incentives from federal/state/local

governments Other incentives

(HOV access, etc.)

Figure 5: Propane warehouse equipment. Source: NAFTC.

14

Upon completing this section, can you: Discuss how propane may help improve

public health? Describe the benefits of propane to the

environment? Explain how propane may help stimulate the

economy? Describe what energy security is and how

using propane can help attain it? Explain the future of propane? Explain the suggested actions to support

propane?

15

1. What percentage of propane used in the U.S. is produced domestically?

2. True or False: Correctly calibrated LPG engines can offer lower emissions of carbon monoxide.

3. True or False: Propane stations are hard to find since there are only 267 throughout the U.S.

4. Current U.S. LPG consumption is at ________ billion gallons per year.

Test Your Knowledge