Living in northern Vermont is beautiful. People choose to build lives here because it’s the opposite of urban—or even suburban. That means even homes that are not technically remote may be far from some of the infrastructure most of us need. Lots of trees combined with bad winter storms can result in extended outages due if you’re in an out of the way location, because utilities tend to restore more populated areas first. And hooking up to electric and natural gas can cost thousands of dollars when you’re far from the main lines and need to be fully off-grid. Propane provides a versatile and efficient option to operate equipment and systems in your home—including a backup generator. That’s because propane can be safely stored on your property, in a tank.
If you heat your home with oil, you understand the convenience of having a ready supply, delivered to your home. Propane works the same way—and if you count on Corse Fuels for heating oil deliveries, you know we will be just as reliable when it comes to keeping your propane tank full.
When you opt for our convenient automatic delivery service, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing we track your usage, and can schedule an early delivery ahead of a bad forecast.
One reason propane is ideal for remote locations is that it is extremely efficient alternative to electricity for powering a wide variety of appliances. When it comes to cooking, most chefs prefer the control that comes with a gas range. And propane water heaters generate much more hot water at a cheaper cost per gallon than electric. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, homes that heat water with propane rather than electricity can see average annual savings of $174.
The same technology that makes propane ideal for water heaters makes it a smarter choice than electricity to power all kinds of appliances that use hot water or heat:
Where there are trees and above-ground power lines, there will be power outages. It’s just a fact of living in our area. A propane standby generator runs on the same propane you use to power other appliances and equipment in your home.
Because it’s directly wired to your home’s systems, it will come on within seconds of a power failure to keep your lights on and your refrigerator and furnace running until the utilities get the lines back up. Propane generators are also quiet, extremely efficient and clean-burning, with low emissions.
Propane generates more Btus than an equivalent amount of electricity, so you need much less propane to produce the same amount of heat or energy. Also, propane appliances are very efficient so they waste very little fuel in the combustion process.
When it comes to environmental impact, propane gas is a good choice. It burns cleanly, and produces minimal emissions. Propane also doesn’t harm soil or groundwater – an important factor in determining whether a fuel is “green.” Propane is also an American energy source. About 90% of the United States’ supply of propane is domestically generated. Most of it comes from the processing of natural gas.
Whether you’re looking to add a backup generator for your northern Vermont home or you’re interested in using propane for cooking, water heating and more, the pros at Corse Fuels can answer all your questions.
Contact us today for more information.