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tain their quality of life during electric grid
outages. Help your customers understand IT’S MORE THAN POWER. IT’S PEACE OF MIND.
Gthat choosing propane appliances over PROPANE STANDBY GENERATORS
electric options reduces the electric demands of the GIVE HOMEOWNERS COMFORT, SECURITY, AND SAFETY WITH A PROPANE STANDBY GENERATOR. ZERO
home. Propane appliances, such as water heaters, UP TO FUEL DEGRADATION
Over time unlike gasoline or diesel.
furnaces, and stoves can reduce their electric load, 5 DAYS 1/3 ONLY
therefore reducing the size and price-tag of the gen- OF POWER LESS GENERATOR
From a 7kW generator drawing from a 250-gallon propane tank. By using propane for more of your home energy 60DECIBELS
erator required to support the needs of the home. A standby generator by up to a third, or even more. OF NOISE PRODUCED
needs, you can reduce the size and cost of your
The same as a normal conversation.
whole-home solution, brought to you by propane.
SPACE HEATING CLOTHES DRYING WATER HEATING
Propane marketers often work with residen- 10 SECONDS
For the generator to start automatically after a main power interruption. RANGES & OVENS FIREPLACES
tial building professionals and homeowners to advise
Learn more about propane standby generators at Propane.com.
and install propane appliances. Increased energy
demands, paired with more frequent power outag-
es and weather events, present significant challenges
to the U.S. grid, making generators a desirable and
important appliance for homeowners. No longer con-
sidered a luxury item- backup generators are becoming
a necessity. With this increase in interest, propane
marketers should know how to confidently offer a
“whole-home” solution utilizing propane systems and
appliances, which includes power generation.
So, what does a “whole-home” solution mean?
This refers to an opportunity where homeown-
ers can decrease their dependence on electricity by
installing more propane-powered appliances through-
out their home. By choosing propane appliances like
water heaters and furnaces instead of electric models,
homeowners can lower their overall electric load. This
reduced electricity demand allows for a smaller, more PERC will also offer a course for building professionals
affordable generator to be installed, saving the home- on “Generator Sizing for Whole Home Solutions”. Stay
owners thousands in long-term energy expenses and tuned for this new training available in the Learning
providing comfort and security. Center.
The more propane appliances, the lower the By positioning propane as the cornerstone of
electricity demand, the smaller the size of the genera- a whole-home energy strategy, marketers can help
tor needed to power the home. homeowners achieve peace of mind, cost savings,
To learn more and develop your knowledge and reliable comfort during outages. Propane appli-
on whole-home solutions, how it works, the benefits, ances not only reduce strain on the electric grid but
costs, and the appliance choices for an energy resil- also optimize generator performance, making backup
ient home, head to PERC’s Learning Center. You will power more accessible and affordable. As energy
find the eLearning course Residential Generator Op- challenges continue to rise, propane stands out as
tions and Sizing. Also download the “Generators Fact a resilient, American-made solution that protects
Sheet” and “Generator Sizing for Homes” one pager homeowners today while preparing them for tomor-
on propane.com. Coming soon in December 2025, row.■

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