Construction

How the Clean Heat Standard Will Impact the Construction Industry

Propane’s portability, resilience, and versatility make it a widely used fuel in the construction industry. In addition to heating construction sites and powering essential tools, building with propane appliances is affordable, environmentally friendly, and appealing to many consumers. Without access to affordable propane, contractors will face issues such as:

• Increased Costs: Electric-powered equipment can be more expensive, less efficient, and require expensive upgrades. 

• Project Delays: Contractors would be forced to switch to equipment alternatives that may not perform as well, increase downtime, and require significant investment. 

• Reduced Job Security: Higher energy costs and equipment changes could drive up prices, making contractors less competitive and reducing job security or wages. 

• Lower Emissions: As a clean-burning fuel according to the EPA, propane produces fewer emissions than grid electricity.
• Abundant Fueling: Propane’s abundance makes it a reliable fuel. With most propane produced in the USA, its reliability is second to none.
• Unwavering Power: Propane’s power is highly efficient. Unlike electric batteries that die and lose efficiency, propane is unwavering throughout the job.
• Exceptional Affordability: Propane is affordable and economically stable.

Propane is an eco-friendly fuel choice that provides powerful performance and keeps construction businesses running. Home and commercial construction builders can meet their jobs’ demands with propane.

Construction Businesses Need Propane in the Clean Heat Standard

Support homebuilders and construction businesses by advocating for propane’s place in the CHS. As the best energy resource to reduce greenhouse gas emissions immediately, it should be incentivized. Let your local state officials know you want the Clean Heat Standard to incentivize propane.