The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) said in report on 28 October that water heaters can reduce wasted standby energy by up to 20%.

The Council said that propane provides more efficient energy with fewer emissions than other energy sources. In fact, propane furnaces can reach a peak efficiency of more than 95%, compared with 85% for home fuel oil, the report added.

PERC claimed that as far as green house gas emissions are concerned, propane and natural gas emit less carbon dioxide than any other fossil fuels.

With the weather cooling down across the country, home heating and higher energy bills have become real concern of homeowners. The PERC 2008 survey revealed that 98% of American homeowners wanted their home to be as energy efficient as possible.

And PERC is willing to offer consumers simple steps to help control their energy bills during cooler weather and year-round. The report said technological innovations also contribute to efficient performance of propane.

The ultra-efficient gas heating equipment can be used in a variety of heating applications in forced air and in-floor systems, the report said.

Kate Caskin, senior vice president of PERC said, “Propane’s performance can translate into real cost savings for homeowners." He added that propane tankless water heaters cost up to 60% less to operate than a standard electric unit.

Some of the energy saving suggestions are the following:

Discuss fuel payment plan options with your propane retailer. Because, many retailers have budget payment plans that will help spread your projected annual cost of propane over many months. This will help lower the cost of seasonally higher bills, such as during the cold winter months.

The council wanted customers to arrange a regular propane delivery schedule with their propane supplier. Propane delivery throughout the year helps offset higher season pricing.

The council suggested to explore government tax credits and state rebates for high-efficiency home improvements. The federal government has extended many of the Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives for qualifying home improvements. the report added.

The Council said this includes an extension of the tax credit for high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment, such as propane water heaters and furnaces, covering improvements installed in 2009, but not 2008.

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