Now that winter is finally, definitively over in Michigan, homeowners everywhere have at long last hung up the shovels, shoved the snow blowers to back of the garage, and retrieved the lawnmowers from deep storage. If you run a lawn care, landscaping, or agricultural business, the busy season is officially back. And considering the heavy […]
It doesn’t take much to knock out the power to your home or business. Let’s set the scene: Here in Michigan, a storm is always a real possibility. Blizzards in the winter (or perhaps even the middle of April …). Thunderstorms (or even tornadoes) the rest of the year. Heat waves that cause electrical equipment […]
There’s a reason more than 800,000 farms across America regularly use propane in their day-to-day operations. Clean, reliable, and efficient American propane provides the power to plant, water, harvest, dry, store, and transport our national food supply. Michigan leads the nation in production of crops like asparagus, cucumbers, and cherries, just to name a few. […]
No region of the United States relies on propane to deliver residential heating and energy than the Midwest, with Michigan leading the way—a greater percentage of homes use it here than any other state! The advantages of propane can’t be denied, especially in cold-winter locales—it’s safe, environmentally friendly, heats quickly, and beats natural gas and […]
Cold winters. Skyrocketing housing costs. Poor insulation. Aging furnaces, water heaters, and pipes. In Michigan—just like in many other places around the country—it’s never been more important to ensure affordable, accessible, and energy-efficient housing and utilities for people of all walks of life. That’s one reason why the Michigan Propane Gas Association supports multiple billing […]
There are lots of reasons to love propane. One of the biggest is safety, thanks to strict rules, certification programs, and training enforced by the propane industry, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and local and state authorities. Fires that cause significant injury or damage to property are exceedingly rare. Plus, because propane is non-toxic, […]
Propane has many significant advantages as a source of energy and heat for your home and appliances. It’s efficient, clean-burning, and safe. It’s versatile, with the ability to fuel just about any system inside or outside the home. Almost all propane used in the U.S. is produced here, too, which means switching to propane is […]
From Fourth of July cookouts amidst the sweltering summer heat, to the bliss of a hot shower on a bitterly cold winter morning, the benefits of propane extend year-round! Whether the calendar says August or January, March or November, propane provides the power and performance you need. It burns cleaner and more efficiently than other […]
If your home already has a propane tank, there are many ways you can use propane to boost your quality of life during the fall and winter seasons. One of the most versatile fuels around, propane can fuel a variety of appliances.
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have displaced tens of thousands of people and the overwhelming costs of damages continue to mount every day. Now, more than ever, all of us in the propane industry—as well as the millions of customers we serve—want to step up and help.
