Propane vs. Electricity

What’s the most efficient, eco-friendly and affordable option for your home?

Are you trying to choose between propane and electric home comfort equipment for your residence in Central Texas or the Hill Country? At Heart of Texas Propane, we appreciate that every home is different and every family has unique needs and priorities.

With that being said, we want to be your resource for comparing your options for heating systems, water heaters and home appliances. We think that when you see how propane stacks up against electricity in most household uses, you’ll be inclined to go with efficient, reliable and eco-friendly gas equipment.

Propane products are amazingly efficient

You can feel confident knowing that propane appliances deliver outstanding energy performance.

Propane furnaces can reach efficiency ratings of up to 98.5%, meaning nearly all the heat they produce stays inside your home instead of escaping outdoors. Propane water heaters are also impressive, using up to 30% less energy than similar electric models. That translates to lower utility bills and a cleaner, more efficient home.

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Propane is American-made

Almost all of the propane used in Texas is produced in the U.S. (In fact, Texas produces more propane than just about any other state.) That’s great news for those who depend on propane for their home comfort. You can rest easy, knowing that there’s a plentiful domestic supply of our fuel — and that its price is relatively stable compared to energy sources that are more dependent on foreign markets.

Propane is green energy

Many Texans assume that electricity is the cleaner choice simply because electric appliances produce no on-site emissions. In reality, nearly two-thirds of Texas’s grid power is generated by burning fossil fuels, giving grid electricity a carbon intensity more than 40% higher than that of propane.

Propane tells a different story. Its combustion is exceptionally clean: propane contains no methane, produces virtually no particulate matter and generates very little CO2. In fact, propane is listed as an alternative fuel in the 1990 Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Propane is there when the grid fails

When you rely on electric equipment for your heating, hot water, stove, dryer and other appliances, a power outage can make your home totally unlivable. Propane is stored in an on-site tank, and many propane products — like gas ranges and fireplaces — can work without electricity. Propane standby generators, meanwhile, can provide backup power to your entire home when you lose grid electricity!

Our team is here to help you explore all the benefits propane can bring to your home — from cleaner performance to everyday comfort. Get in touch with Heart of Texas Propane to see how switching to propane can reduce your carbon footprint and enhance your quality of life.