The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is seeking commercial businesses to collect data about propane use, specifically with the adoption of propane cooling and combined heat and power (CHP) equipment.
The Alternative Technology Demonstration & Research Program has been created to help PERC conduct the study. Approved commercial businesses then must purchase qualifying propane equipment and complete a survey about their facility’s performance, emissions, costs and energy savings following the installation.
Facilities are compensated for the qualifying equipment based on the following:
Propane CHP units enhance energy efficiency by capturing heat that would otherwise be wasted during electricity generation. The technology can reduce energy costs, lower greenhouse gas emissions and provide reliable on-site power.
“Propane-powered technologies like cooling and CHP systems are transforming how businesses approach energy,” says Bert Warner, director of commercial business development at PERC. “This propane equipment offers unmatched reliability and efficiency, especially in today’s energy landscape. This program not only supports businesses in adopting these advanced solutions but also allows us to gather the data needed to continually improve and expand propane’s role in meeting today’s energy challenges.”
Dave Lubach is executive editor of the facilities market.
