Propane - A Green Fuel!
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), propane produces considerably less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than more traditional fuels. The comparison amounts of CO2 produced a result of burning one gallon of fuel are as follows:
Fueloil/diesel | 22.4 pounds CO2/gallon |
Gasoline | 19.4 pounds CO2/gallon |
Propane | 12.8 pounds CO2/gallon |
Calculator for vehicle costs comparing propane to gasoline and diesel.
Propane vs. Electricity
1 gallon of propane = 91,500 BTU (British Thermal Units)
1 KWH (Kilowatt Hour) = 3413 BTU
Assuming LP is 1.25/gallon and electricity is $0.10/KWH.
91,500 BTU / 3414 BTU = 26.8 KWH (equal to one gallon of LP)
26.8 KWH x $0.10/KWH = $2.68
Compare the cost of 1 gallon of propane and equivalent of electricity:
$2.68 Electricity
$1.25 Propane
For more information on propane, visit our Propane Facts page.