- Propane powers hot-air balloons and it can also heat your home. Propane is stored as a liquid in tanks and a valve lets out a little at a time. Propane turns into a gas when it is released because it's under less pressure. The propane gas burns as a super-hot flame. That heat can be spread out through your house by a space heater or central heating unit. Camping stoves and water heaters can also run on propane.
- Looking to cut your electric bill? A family of four can save $300 to $400 a year using a propane water heater instead of an electric one. Propane is cheaper than electricity if you're comparing power output. The downside is you may need to reconfigure your heating system to make your home propane-friendly.
- Propane burns without creating greenhouses gases like C02. About 90 percent of propane is produced here in the United States. A propane spill will cause minimal harm to the environment. The EPA says propane-fueled cars meet ultra low emission standards.
