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2 Objectives  Discuss how propane may help improve public health  Describe the benefits of propane to the environment  Explain how propane may help stimulate the economy  Describe what energy security is and how using propane can help attain it  Explain the future of propane  Explain the suggested actions to support propane

3  Can produce fewer emissions than conventional vehicles  High energy density than gasoline  High octane = more complete combustion  Propane prices similar to gasoline and diesel Why Consider Propane?

4 Figure 1: LPG compared to conventional gasoline. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

5  Propane = domestic resource  90% of propane used in the U.S. is produced domestically  Promotes energy security  Established infrastructure  Already over 2,600 fueling sites  Longer vehicle service life Propane Benefits Figure 2: Propane production. Source: EERE.

6  Combustion can produce fewer harmful emissions like:  Particulate matter  Carbon monoxide (CO)  Fewer emissions = less smog = fewer respiratory problems Health Benefits

7  Propane vehicles can produce fewer harmful emissions  Spills rarely occur, if spilled, propane rapidly biodegrades in soil, water, air  Not a greenhouse gas Environmental Benefits Figure 3: Propane vehicle emissions. Source: EERE.

8  Domestically produced fuel  Prices similar to conventional fuels  Increased engine and engine oil life  Prices do fluctuate Economic Benefits

9  U.S. imports about half its crude oil; two thirds is used for transportation  Oil reserves located in politically volatile countries  97% of propane consumed in the U.S. is produced in North America, 90% in the U.S. alone  Propane use will help offset reliance on foreign oil supplies Energy Security Benefits

10 Figure 4: Ford E250 propane van. Source: AFDC.  Propane has many practical applications  Propane farm equipment, indoor industrial equipment  Grills and home heating  Predicted natural gas reserves have increased  Over 15 billion gallons already used annually Propane – Today and Tomorrow

11 The Future of Propane  Infrastructure already exists  90% comes produced domestically  Domestic resources lessen dependence on foreign oil  Nontoxic and nonpoisonous  Light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles  Conversions vs. OEMs  State and federal incentives

12 Did You Know? Propane has grown to become a $10 billion industry in the U.S. Source: Propane Education & Research Council

13 Suggested Actions  Variety of choices available  Incentives from federal/state/local governments  Other incentives (HOV access, etc.) Figure 5: Propane warehouse equipment. Source: NAFTC.

14 Upon completing this section, can you:  Discuss how propane may help improve public health?  Describe the benefits of propane to the environment?  Explain how propane may help stimulate the economy?  Describe what energy security is and how using propane can help attain it?  Explain the future of propane?  Explain the suggested actions to support propane?

15 1. What percentage of propane used in the U.S. is produced domestically? 2.True or False: Correctly calibrated LPG engines can offer lower emissions of carbon monoxide. 3.True or False: Propane stations are hard to find since there are only 267 throughout the U.S. 4. Current U.S. LPG consumption is at ________ billion gallons per year. Test Your Knowledge