Propane is an efficient, clean and safe fuel that is exceptionally versatile.
Why do people in Michigan use propane?
- Efficiency and Affordability – Propane appliances typically reduce energy costs, delivering better value and comfort than fuel oil and electric heating sources.
- Safety – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) enforces strict rules about propane handling, so few accidents occur each year. Propane is also nontoxic so tanks can be safely installed underground.
- Clean and Green – Propane emits far less greenhouse gas than most other energy sources.
- Versatility – Propane can fuel just about any system, whether it’s inside your home or in your backyard.
- Reliable and Made in the U.S. – Almost all the propane used in the U.S. is produced domestically, which means every gallon you buy contributes to America’s energy independence. Having a propane tank on your property gives you the ability to store an adequate supply that’s always ready for immediate use; you are not dependent on an underground gas pipeline.
Propane in Michigan: by the numbers
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315,000
Approximate number of Michigan households that use propane as a primary heating fuel; that’s more than any other state.
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500 million
Estimated number of propane gallons Michiganders use each year.
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200 million
Approximate number of propane gallons used for space heating in Michigan.
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27 million
Estimated number of propane gallons used for water heating in Michigan.