PHOENIX and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® today announced its latest
green initiative with the purchase of its first million gallons of
renewable propane, which is available to customers at U-Haul
autogas facilities across Southern
California.
U-Haul, the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., teamed with
national distributor Suburban® Propane Partners, L.P., to supply
the ecofriendly fuel. U-Haul plans for this product offering to be
ongoing as it continues to pursue sustainable solutions as an
industry leader.
"The introduction of renewable propane is a welcome disruption
to the industry," stated John
Barnett, U-Haul propane program manager. "Carbon-neutral
fuels are in demand. It's all about sustainability. While U-Haul is
paying a premium for this product, we have chosen to absorb this
cost so our customers will benefit the environment at no additional
charge. Californians can feel even better about fueling with
propane in the growing autogas sector."
Find a U-Haul Alternative Fuel Refill Station near you
at uhaul.com/propane/autogas.
Renewable propane is derived from renewable sources such as beef
fats, vegetable oils, grease residue and other biomass feedstocks.
It boasts a lower carbon intensity than traditional propane while
providing similar performance metrics. Renewable propane also has
one of the lowest carbon intensity scores compared to gasoline,
diesel and compressed natural gas, thus reducing harmful
contributors to greenhouse gases.
"We are very excited to align with U-Haul to supply renewable
propane in support of our collective efforts to lower carbon
emissions in the state of California," stated Nandini Sankara, Suburban Propane spokesperson.
"This arrangement, along with our recent investment in Oberon
Fuels, are part of our continued commitment to developing
innovative solutions to reduce the nation's carbon footprint,
particularly at a time when so many states have established
aggressive carbon reduction targets over the next few decades."
This initial U-Haul purchase and customer offering of renewable
propane has the global effect of eliminating 5 million tonnes of
greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, according to the
Western Propane Gas Association.
Joy Alafia, WPGA President and
CEO, added: "WPGA applauds U-Haul for its demonstrated leadership
in transportation decarbonization. U-Haul's decision to power
fleets with renewable propane is a clean energy trifecta; the move
provides an opportunity for the community to drive a vehicle
powered by a sustainable fuel solution, reduces U-Haul's carbon
footprint, and has the global effect of taking 1,000 cars off the
road."
U-Haul began selling propane in 1984 and became the largest U.S.
retailer by 1987. Today, U-Haul safely supplies propane to
thousands of customers daily across the U.S. and Canada.
U-Haul promotes sustainable solutions through its core business
model of truck and trailer sharing; by reusing old and often vacant
buildings for its new stores, cutting down on new-construction
emissions and helping cities reduce their unwanted inventory of
unused buildings; by curbing emissions through fuel efficiency and
the proximity of neighborhood dealers to residential areas; by
offering green products like biodegradable packing peanuts, boxes
made from recycled cardboard, the reusable plastic Ready-To-Go Box,
and furniture blankets made from recycled denim; and by offering
in-store programs like Take A Box, Leave A Box and Re-Use Centers
that serve as redistribution hubs for gently used household
furnishings.
As an essential service provider, U-Haul has remained open
throughout 2020 to meet the needs of its communities. For details
on what U-Haul has done to enhance cleaning protocols, protect Team
Members and customers, and encourage the use of programs that
inherently promote social distancing and contactless business,
please reference: Moving Safely and Smartly during the COVID-19
Pandemic.
About U-HAUL
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of
do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 locations across
all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7
offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day
through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our
proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has
enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks,
127,000 trailers and 41,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly
774,000 rentable storage units and 66.7 million square feet of
self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout
North America. U-Haul is the
largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive
aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the
U.S. uhaul.com
About Suburban Propane
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., is a nationwide distributor
of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as
a marketer of natural gas and electricity, servicing over 1 million
customers through its 700 locations across 41 states. The company
proudly celebrated 90 years of innovation, growth and quality
service in 2018. The brand is currently focused on three core
elements including Suburban Commitment - showcasing the company's
90+ year legacy of flexibility, reliability and dependability,
Suburban Cares - highlighting dedication to serving local
communities across the nation and Go Green with Suburban
Propane - promoting the affordable, clean burning and versatile
nature of propane as a bridge to a green energy future. Suburban
Propane is a New York Stock Exchange listed limited partnership
headquartered in Whippany, N.J. For additional information on
Suburban Propane, please visit suburbanpropane.com.
Contact:
Jeff
Lockridge
Sebastien Reyes
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com
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