The third annual celebration recognizes propane’s impact on powering Forklifts, Vehicles, and more
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced the third annual National Propane Day on October 7, 2024 — an opportunity to celebrate propane’s essential role in powering the everyday lives of Americans nationwide. The celebration also honors the hardworking men and women who keep our economy moving with propane-powered forklifts and equipment.
“Propane is more than just an energy source; it’s a critical component that helps businesses, homes, and essential services run smoothly, safely, and efficiently,” said Tucker Perkins, president and CEO at PERC. “Whether it’s keeping homes warm, helping farmers during harvest, powering school buses, or providing backup power during emergencies, we are proud to celebrate the many ways propane is a dependable energy solution our country can rely on.”
As energy reliability and sustainability remain top priorities for industries and consumers, PERC encourages everyone to explore propane’s benefits — particularly as it complements other renewable energy sources like wind and solar. In addition, the production of renewable propane from sustainable materials like vegetable oils, animal fats, and used cooking oil offers the same reliability as conventional propane but with an even smaller carbon footprint.
As more demand is placed on ports, distribution warehouses, and other facilities to remove diesel equipment and/or electrify the entire operation, now is the time to ensure that decision-makers across the U.S. are aware of the benefits and opportunities with propane-powered technology and are selecting that technology for their operation.
“Propane generates approximately 52 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to equivalent electricity from the U.S. grid and provides a versatile option for diversifying the nation’s energy mix,” said Jim Bunsey, senior manager of business development at PERC. “By incorporating propane, Americans can reduce the strain on the electric grid while maintaining a cleaner and more resilient energy infrastructure.”
On October 7th, communities, businesses, and propane advocates across the country will join the PERC in celebrating National Propane Day. PERC invites everyone to learn more about propane’s contributions to energy equity, environmental responsibility, and economic savings at Propane.com and Propane.com/NationalPropaneDay.
