Propane
Matters
in North Carolina
spring 2016
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propane fire bowl
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Healthy grilling with propane
Did you know that propane grills are a much healthier
and more environmentally friendly way to cook your food?
Research shows that cooking on a charcoal grill can lead to
as much as 105 times more carbon monoxide being produced
when compared with propane. A typical charcoal grill also
produces an astonishing 11 pounds of carbon dioxide per hour,
or twice as much as a propane grill. (An electric grill does even
worse, producing 15 pounds of carbon dioxide per hour).*
Besides producing much less emissions, propane grills greatly
reduce your exposure to carcinogens that end up in your food
during grilling. Charcoal grills create more smoke and burn hotter,
producing toxins that have been linked to some cancers.
To ensure that your grilled meat is the safest it can be:
trim excess fat before cooking
flip the meat frequently when cooking
marinate your meat in rosemary (studies show that this significantly reduces toxins;
marinades with garlic, onion and lemon juice are also recommended)
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Propane is a cleaner burning,
more ____________________ fuel
than electricity.
Propane supply has reached
record levels of more than
_________ million gallons.
When appliances operate
properly, propane burns with a
__________ flame.
Name
Address
City
State
NC
Zip
Phone
Email
Your propane dealer
No purchase necessary. A purchase will not improve your
chances of winning. Employees of NCPGA, its affiliates,
agencies or vendors may not enter. Winner will be notified by
email. Drawing will take place 6/15/16.
Enter online at:
PropaneNorthCarolina.com/contest OR
mail your entries to: NCPGA Contest Entries,
5109 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
We wish you happy, safe and healthy outdoor cooking this year with your propane grill!
*When tested at 35,000 Btus per hour. Based on a study by Tristram West, a researcher with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge
National Laboratory.
Prices are down and savings are up
Because of plummeting crude oil prices and natural gas prices that are remaining low, most
North Carolinians have been saving money on their propane costs over the past two years.
(Propane is manufactured either at natural gas processing plants or petroleum refineries.) By last
fall, propane production had reached its highest level in the 22 years the Energy Information
Administration has been collecting propane inventory data —
more than 100 million gallons!
There’s more good news. As the production of propane
continues to grow, the ability to transport, store and export this
abundant supply has also expanded, lessening the risk of any
bottlenecks in the supply chain.
What does all this mean for you? Since supply and demand
are such critical factors in propane prices, an abundant supply
bodes well for residential propane prices in the years to come.
That’s just one more reason why it feels good to use propane in North Carolina!
And don’t forget, you can always count on your propane company to help you get the most
out of your fuel, so you can continue to be safe, feel comfortable and save money.
*Energy Information Administration.
Safety review for your
propane appliances
Q:
What is better for the environment—
propane or electricity?
A: Propane is a cleaner
Here are some reminders and advice from
the Propane Education and Research Council:
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Burning questions
burning, more efficient fuel than electricity,
and as a result, better for the environment.
Comparing a propane tankless water heater with a
standard electric water heater illustrates this clearly.
When appliances are operating properly,
propane burns with a blue flame. If you see
yellow flames — or notice significant amounts
of soot on any equipment — the gas may not
be burning completely. This can create carbon
monoxide — a colorless, odorless and toxic
gas. Arrange for service if you notice a
yellow flame or soot on your appliances.
When you use a propane tankless unit to heat your
water, very little fuel is wasted in the combustion process.
In comparison, about two-thirds of the energy used by
a power plant to generate and transmit electricity for a
water heater goes to waste.
That’s why propane tankless water heaters
overall produce about 50% less in carbon
emissions when compared with an
electric water heater storage tank.
With a tankless water heater, you’ll
also prevent the wasteful “standby
losses” you get with the typical electric storage water heater. And since
a propane tankless system delivers a virtually endless supply of
hot water, you’ll never get trapped in a cold shower again.
I DON’T want
my wrinkles
washed away!
Congratulations to
Mary Wilson-Wittenstrom,
be careful not to damage the gas
connector. Older connectors can
easily crack if twisted, which can lead
to a gas leak.
Do you have remodeling plans
this spring?
➠ Regularly check the vents of your
appliances to make sure combustion
gases flow unobstructed to the outdoors.
Sometimes, insects, birds and small animals
build nests in vent pipes.
➠ Propane smells like rotten eggs, a skunk’s
spray or a dead animal. Propane manufacturers add this smell to help alert customers
to propane leaks. If you have someone living
in your household with a diminished sense of
smell (an elderly relative, for example), consider
purchasing a propane gas detector as an
additional measure of security.
Thinking of adding a great room to your house or giving your kitchen a makeover?
Do you want to transform your cluttered sunroom into a family-favorite gathering
spot? How about making this the year
you finally add a swimming pool to your
backyard?
If you have any questions or concerns about your
propane appliances, please contact your local
propane company and they will be glad to help.
Brought to you by your propane company
and the North Carolina Propane Education
& Research Foundation
Spring is the most popular time to put
these remodeling plans into action and
your propane company would love to help!
They’ll be glad to show you how you can
take advantage of propane’s versatility and
efficiency to make improvements that will
be the talk of the neighborhood.
Whether it’s a new furnace, hybrid
heating system, tankless water heater,
clothes dryer, cooking range, fireplace,
pool heater or generator, you have a range of options for smart improvements
that will enhance your lifestyle and add value to your home.
Looking for more ideas? Visit PropaneNorthCarolina.com and click
“Propane Products.”
7948-14256
➠ If you need to move an appliance,
who won our “Caption This”
contest! Here’s what she wrote ➔