For more information, contact:
Joe Rose
[email protected]
888.445.1075
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Safety Check is Critical
to Keep Safe and Warm This Winter
Epson, NH (November 14, 2012) – If your home or business uses propane to generate heat or run
appliances, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep your family safe and warm while ensuring
that your home is buttoned up to save you money on energy.
Propane consumers can minimize the use of energy and maximize their families’ safety by properly
maintaining their equipment and winterizing their homes to keep the heat where it belongs - indoors.
Joe Rose, President of the Propane Gas Association of New England, recommends consumers call their
propane company now for a gas appliance system check and tune-up to minimize consumption this
coming winter. “While completing the tune-up, the licensed professional technician may be able to
recommend other ways the consumer can reduce safety risks and energy consumption in the home,”
Rose said.
NEW this year:
PGANE helps consumers keep safe with an online module on winter preparedness from the Propane
Education & Research Council. The interactive module at www.propanesafety.com/winterstormpreparedness describes how to keep your family safe and warm during winter, is available in English and
Spanish, and takes less than 10 minutes to complete!
In addition to servicing your equipment, Rose recommends consumers button up their homes as winter
approaches by:
 Checking caulking around doors and windows
 Getting storm windows in place and secure early in the fall
 Checking insulation in the attic and basements
 Sealing air leaks around openings where plumbing or electrical wiring goes through walls, floors
and ceilings
These simple measures can reduce energy consumption significantly, and make your home more safe and
comfortable this winter season. The efficiency of propane also makes it an ideal fuel for water heaters,
fireplaces, clothes dryers, and cooking appliances.
For more information, visit the Propane Gas Association of New England at www.pgane.org or the
Propane Education and Research Council at www.usepropane.com.
PO Box 1071, Epsom, NH 03234-1071 ♦ www.pgane.org
About the Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE)
The Propane Gas Association of New England serves more than 600 members of the propane industry by
promoting safety, education, and public awareness of the uses of propane.
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PO Box 1071, Epsom, NH 03234-1071 ♦ www.pgane.org