Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

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INFOGRAPH: Why Use Propane for Material Handling
Options and considerations for supply chain and food logistics executives on converting to propane in your operations.
February 19, 2024
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Improving Driver Retention with Clean Energy
If your drivers value more competitive compensation and a healthier work environment, consider making propane autogas a part of your retention strategy.
February 16, 2024
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How to Stay Sustainable and Resilient with Propane
Ultimately, warehouses using propane for prime, backup, and equipment power are better equipped to handle whatever energy-related challenges come their way.
October 19, 2023
Why Forklift Owners & Operators are Leading the Charge for Propane
New and used forklift prices are on the rise; do you know where you can find savings in the life of your forklifts? One place to start: Propane-powered models
September 6, 2023
What The Electric Grid Resource Shortfall Means for Material Handlers
How Propane Helps Warehouses Electrify – And Protects Their Investments
July 11, 2023
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Why Propane-Powered Light Equipment Makes Sense for Port Terminal Operations
Small equipment running on propane can lower costs, open opportunities for government funding, support U.S. manufacturing and more.
May 26, 2023
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Propane Maintenance
PERC Resource Highlights Maintenance Advantages of Propane Autogas
To highlight the ease of propane autogas vehicle maintenance, the Propane Education & Research Council released a new online resource for fleet owners interested in lowering their maintenance costs and downtime.
September 28, 2020
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Service Technician Talks Propane Forklift Safety in New PERC Video
The Propane Education & Research Council released a new forklift safety video, adding to its existing collection of online safety resources.
August 5, 2020
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Propane Council Introduces Online Resource Database for Fleets, Service Technicians
The Propane Education & Research Council created online learning resources with educational information about propane autogas for fleets and service technicians that are starting to return to work after recent shutdowns.
June 30, 2020
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PERC Reinforces Safety, Celebrates National Forklift Safety Day with New Resources
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced a new collection of safety resources, released in conjunction with National Forklift Safety Day.
June 9, 2020
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Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Retroactively Extended for Propane Autogas Vehicles
Propane autogas fleet operators who apply for the tax credit will be able to claim a credit for every gasoline gallon equivalent of propane purchased, or about 37 cents per gallon.
April 13, 2020
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Study Reveals Propane Forklifts Can Lower Emissions
This study provides updated emissions statistics for greenhouse gases and pollutants.
March 26, 2020
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INFOGRAPH: Why Use Propane for Material Handling
Options and considerations for supply chain and food logistics executives on converting to propane in your operations.
February 19, 2024
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How to Stay Sustainable and Resilient with Propane
Ultimately, warehouses using propane for prime, backup, and equipment power are better equipped to handle whatever energy-related challenges come their way.
October 19, 2023
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Propane Terminal Tractors Up to 99% Cleaner than Diesel
Results confirm the propane-powered tractor yielded 99% fewer nitrogen oxide (NOx) composite and idle emissions than either diesel tractor.
May 12, 2023
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Propane Council Encourages Ports to Apply for Funding; Achieve Environmental, Emissions Mitigation Measures
With this funding, ports can begin replacing their diesel and gasoline-powered equipment with clean energy alternatives such as propane-powered port tractors, forklifts and other cargo handling equipment.
March 31, 2023
Propane Fueling Solutions Infrastructure
Standalone Propane Fueling System for Alternative Vehicles
The new portable dual-purpose standalone fueling systems allow fleets with various alternative fuel vehicles to refuel with propane autogas or recharge with DC Level 3 fast chargers independent of the grid.
March 14, 2023
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How to Achieve a Sustainable, Resilient Warehouse with Propane
Propane provides a stable, cost-effective, clean energy solution that can power everything from forklifts and delivery vehicles to backup generators.
October 13, 2022
Propane Refueling
Infrastructure Turns to Propane
Propane refueling infrastructure is affordable, scalable and readily available for the nation’s alternative fuel corridors.
December 6, 2021
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Increase Reliability and Efficiency with Propane
Propane-powered forklifts offer key benefits over other energy options, including reliability, easy refueling and unparalleled versatility.
November 9, 2021
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3 Considerations When Choosing the Right Forklift Fuel
Propane can provide an affordable energy solution for crews who have a small percentage of the overall budget allocated to fuel and equipment costs, or for those just looking to reduce operational costs in general.
September 1, 2021
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Reduce Emissions in and Outside of the Warehouse with Propane
Here are a few propane-powered technologies to consider adopting in order to improve environmental and economic performance.
August 11, 2021
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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Propane Provides Greener Fueling Options
Matt McDonald, director of off-road business development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), talks about the benefits of propane over diesel.
June 25, 2021
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How Propane Can Reduce a Port’s Environmental Impact
Propane can be used in a wide variety of port applications, including port and terminal tractors, forklifts, light- and medium-duty vehicles, shuttles and even small marine vessels.
May 14, 2021
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Study Says Propane Outpaces Electric for Carbon Footprint in Trucks
The comparative analysis reveals that medium-duty vehicles powered by renewable propane provide a lower carbon footprint solution in every U.S. state except Vermont where electricity is generated by, and imported from, Canadian hydroelectric power plants.
January 29, 2021
Propane Maintenance
PERC Resource Highlights Maintenance Advantages of Propane Autogas
To highlight the ease of propane autogas vehicle maintenance, the Propane Education & Research Council released a new online resource for fleet owners interested in lowering their maintenance costs and downtime.
September 28, 2020
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Service Technician Talks Propane Forklift Safety in New PERC Video
The Propane Education & Research Council released a new forklift safety video, adding to its existing collection of online safety resources.
August 5, 2020
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Propane Council Introduces Online Resource Database for Fleets, Service Technicians
The Propane Education & Research Council created online learning resources with educational information about propane autogas for fleets and service technicians that are starting to return to work after recent shutdowns.
June 30, 2020
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PERC Reinforces Safety, Celebrates National Forklift Safety Day with New Resources
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced a new collection of safety resources, released in conjunction with National Forklift Safety Day.
June 9, 2020
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4 Reasons to Consider Propane Equipment for Food and Beverage Operations
A large part of selecting the best material handling equipment — whether it be forklifts in a warehouse or trucks on a delivery route — involves choosing the right energy source to power it.
April 20, 2020
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Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Retroactively Extended for Propane Autogas Vehicles
Propane autogas fleet operators who apply for the tax credit will be able to claim a credit for every gasoline gallon equivalent of propane purchased, or about 37 cents per gallon.
April 13, 2020
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How Propane Forklifts Improve Bottom Line and Carbon Footprint
By managing and improving environmental and economic performance with propane, businesses can decrease their carbon footprint, enhance worker safety and comfort, increase productivity and lower operating costs.
March 30, 2020
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Study Reveals Propane Forklifts Can Lower Emissions
This study provides updated emissions statistics for greenhouse gases and pollutants.
March 26, 2020
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Propane Council Invites MODEX Attendees to Test Their Forklift Knowledge
Visitors of the PERC booth can earn prizes while learning about propane equipment benefits
February 25, 2020
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5 Refueling Options for Delivery Fleets Using Propane Autogas
Affordable and scalable refueling is one of the many reasons propane autogas vehicles boast the lowest total cost-of-ownership of any fuel.
October 11, 2018
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4 Ways Propane Autogas Vehicles Add Value for Urban Delivery Fleets
Propane autogas vehicles are providing considerable advantages for urban food and beverage delivery fleets.
August 22, 2017