On Monday, October 7th, 2024, Texans are encouraged to celebrate National Propane Day and recognize the significant impact this versatile fuel has on the Lone Star State. From powering homes and businesses to supporting agriculture and transportation, propane plays a crucial role in everyday life for millions of Texans.
In homes across the state, propane provides warmth in the winter, heats water, cooks meals, and even generates electricity. But propane’s reach extends far beyond the home. It serves as a critical component of Texas’ infrastructure, providing backup power for vital facilities like hospitals, schools, and businesses, ensuring essential services remain operational during emergencies. Propane also fuels irrigation systems and greenhouses, supporting the state’s agricultural industry, and powers cleaner lawn equipment in parks and public spaces. Even our children rely on propane-powered buses, reducing harmful emissions as they travel to school.
Beyond these essential functions, propane enhances some of Texas’ most cherished traditions. It powers tailgates at Texas Longhorns and Aggie football games, fuels cook-offs, and even inflates the vibrant balloons at popular festivals. Propane also serves as an essential energy source for breweries, wineries, and numerous industries across the state.
Propane isn’t just versatile; it’s also an environmentally conscious energy solution. It produces 52% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to electricity generated from the US grid, helping reduce the strain on Texas’ electric system while contributing to a cleaner environment. As a low-carbon, high-efficiency fuel, propane provides an affordable and abundant energy source that promotes energy equity across Texas communities.
Texas, being the largest energy-producing state in the country, is a leading producer of propane. As we celebrate National Propane Day, it’s clear that propane is not only crucial to our daily lives but also essential for building a sustainable future. For more information about propane, please visit www.propanecounciloftexas.org.
About the Council
The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and informing Texans about propane’s role as a clean, green energy solution for homes, businesses, farms, and communities.
