OVERLAND PARK, Kan.,
April 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., one of the nation's largest propane
distributors, urges consumers this Earth
Day to consider propane as a green energy source that can
significantly reduce the nation's carbon footprint.
"Today, we are facing an unprecedented environmental challenge,
and we think it is important to educate consumers on
environmentally friendly alternatives to their everyday home energy
needs," said George Koloroutis,
President of Ferrell North America
and Senior Vice President of Ferrellgas. "Earth Day 2011 is the perfect opportunity to
generate awareness about propane as an alternative fuel that can
help every citizen make a positive impact on our environment."
Water heating accounts for 15 to 25 percent of residential
energy consumption, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Converting to propane for water heating and home heating not only
reduces your home's carbon footprint, but also saves you money.
Propane:
- Produces 68 percent less greenhouse emissions than
electricity,
- Cuts water heating bills by up to 60 percent compared with a
standard electric model, and
- Is a proven source of energy for air conditioners, outdoor
grills, fireplaces, appliances, pest control, irrigation pumps and
fleet vehicles.
Many propane furnaces and water heaters also qualify for tax
credits and incentives, decreasing the cost of installation. More
and more, service providers are relying on propane for their energy
needs and providing an easy way to be green.
- Schwan's Home Service, the nation's largest online grocery
store and home delivery service, runs almost all of its fleet
of nearly 7,000 trucks on propane and has since the late
1970s.
- Yellow-Checker-Star Transportation, the largest taxi fleet in
Las Vegas, has run entirely on
propane since 1981.
- Super Shuttle, a nationwide, shared-ride airport shuttle
service, currently operates 15 passenger vans that run on propane
autogas in the Phoenix area, and
they have an additional 20 vans on order.
- Prosper Independent School District (Dallas Metro area) utilizes 47 Blue Bird propane
autogas-powered buses that consume approximately 175,000 gallons
annually.
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. is a Fortune 1000 company and, through
its operating partnership, Ferrellgas, L.P., serves approximately 1
million customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Ferrellgas employees indirectly
own more than 20 million common units of the partnership through an
employee stock ownership plan. More information about the company
can be found at www.ferrellgas.com and www.ferrellautogas.com.
Contact: Scott
Brockelmeyer, Media Relations, 913-661-1830
SOURCE Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.