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.

Noritz Tankless Natural Gas Water Heater N-075M1 US $400.00

EZ 202 - Tankless Water Heater LP (Liquid Propane). 3.2 GPM + FREE Mfg Warranty US $264.95

NATURAL GAS NG TANKLESS WATER HEATER 16L, 4.23 GPM US $297.95

NORITZ TANKLESS WATER HEATER LONG 4" DIRECT VENT KIT US $209.99

NORITZ TANKLESS WATER HEATER SHORT 4" DIRECT VENT KIT US $289.99

American Heat 16 KW Whole House Tankless Water Heater US $269.00

Bosch Pro Tankless C 1210 ES - Tankless Water Heater - Best Price!!! US $1,529.99

AQUAH INDOOR ON-DEMAND PROPANE GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER 12L, 3.2 GPM US $249.95

AQUAH INDOOR ON-DEMAND PROPANE GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER 16 L, 4.23 GPM US $329.99

AQUAH INDOOR ON-DEMAND NATURAL GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER 16 L, 4.23 GPM US $299.99

AQUAH INDOOR ON-DEMAND NATURAL GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER 12L, 3.2 GPM US $249.95

NEW RINNAI RV53eN - NATURAL GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER US $549.00

Bosch Pro Tankless C 1050 ES NG - Tankless Water Heater - Best Price!!! US $1,286.99

Bosch Pro Tankless GWH C 920 ES NG - Tankless Water Heater - Best Price!!! US $1,709.99

Tempra 24 Stiebel Eltron Tankless Water Heater US $609.00

Tempra 20 Plus Stiebel Eltron Tankless Water Heater US $685.00

Bosch Pro Tankless GWH 425 HN NG - Tankless Water Heater - Best Price!!! US $620.99

TITAN N210 SCR4 TANKLESS WATER HEATER FREE FEDEX US $420.00

TITAN N180 SCR4 TANKLESS WATER HEATER FREE FEDEX US $405.00

Bosch Thermo 660 EF NG - Tankless Water Heater - Best Price!!! US $719.99

Titan Tankless Hot Water Heater - N-85 Digital Model US $205.00

ON-DEMAND LPG PROPANE GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER 16L, 4.23GPM US $297.95

LPG PROPANE GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER 3.2 GPM, 12 L US $269.95

ON DEMAND NATURAL GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER 3.2 GPM, 12L US $269.95

Rheem EcoSense 8.4 GPM 180,000 BTU Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heater US $888.88

AQUAH 16L (4.23 GPM) ON-DEMAND PROPANE LPG GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER NEW US $299.99

AQUAH 16L (4.23 GPM) ON-DEMAND NG NATURAL GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER US $299.99

AQUAH ON-DEMAND NATURAL GAS NG TANKLESS WATER HEATER,12 L, 3.2 GPM US $249.95

AQUAH ON-DEMAND PROPANE GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER,12 L, 3.2 GPM US $249.95

Girard Tankless Water Heater With Outside Door US $350.00

Rheem 6.4 GPM Outdoor Tankless Natural Gas Water Heater US $900.00

Bosch GWHC800ESNG Tankless Water Heater Natural Gas US $1,495.00

Tankless Water Heater Olympia 24 KW Whole House New US $225.00

Tankless Water Heater Olympia 21 KW Whole House New free shipping US $215.00

Tankless Water Heater Olympia 27 KW Whole House New Free Shipping US $235.00

GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER - DIRECT VENT - WHOLE HOME US $394.95

American Heat AH-18 Whole House Tankless Water Heater US $390.00

Marey® 4.2GPM/16L Natural Gas Whole House ON DEMAND Tankless Hot Water Heater US $296.95

American Heat ADK 16 KW Whole House Tankless Water Heater US $269.00

NEW NORITZ LP/PROPANE 9.3 GAL./MINUTE TANKLESS WATER HEATER* US $939.00

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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.