That chilly fall weather is upon us now but please don’t forget to gear up for the winter 🙂 Experts say we may have a snowier and colder winter so contact us today to fill up your tank and be prepared for whatever Mother Nature may bring!
Build or Remodel your Propane Dream Home!
Download this free guidebook today for inspiration and education on ways you can maximize the performance and efficiency of your home with propane. Create and plan a harder-working home with the help of this guidebook containing information on the all-propane home, your propane project, propane delivery, rebates and incentives, radiant heating, on-demand water heating, safety, generators, backyard applications, and more. Propane works harder to keep your family warm in any weather, save you money, and all while being environmentally friendly 🙂 (https://hopkinspropane.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Building-or-Remodeling-Your-Propane-Dream-Home.pdf)
Now offering On-Site Motorhome Deliveries at Hidden Ridge RV Resort
Are you a guest within Hidden Ridge RV Resort and interested in having your motorhome tank refilled on-site? Let us come to you! We are now offering Hidden Ridge guests the option to order an on-site propane delivery–no more hassles of unhooking and rehooking your RV!
Deliveries will usually be made on Thursdays depending on the quantity of orders received. Simply give our office a call to setup an account and provide a VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit card for payment. A delivery fee applies as well as certain restrictions may apply.
Please note: Smaller propane tanks such as the 20lb, 30lb, 40lb, and 100lb cylinders cannot be refilled on-site. Luckily, we’re conveniently located just down the road from Hidden Ridge and open Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm to properly weigh and refill these smaller cylinders at our office.
Please give us a call at 1-800-427-8969 or contact us for more information. You may also start the process by placing an online order (we will follow up by phone to securely gather payment information).
Thank you!
What are We Doing? Think AUTOGAS!
We are currently working on a propane autogas refilling station so we may refill our propane powered bobtails and vehicles. Is your company’s fleet or school district’s buses running on propane yet? If not, contact us today to learn about the environmental benefits and cost savings!
Propane Autogas for School Buses
When schools adopt propane-autogas-powered school buses, everyone — students, parents, and educators — wins. From uncompromised safety, to clean emissions, and fuel savings–adopting propane autogas buses is one big step toward improving schools and communities.
Uncompromised Safety
Propane autogas buses provide unmatched peace-of-mind for parents. Compared with diesel buses, propane autogas buses are noticeably quieter when operating. With significant noise on the bus eliminated, a driver can pay better attention to children in the rear of the bus — and the road ahead. Diesel cannot deliver a similar experience.
In addition to significantly quieter operation, all propane-autogas-powered buses meet rigorous U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and each is equipped with an automatic shut-off feature that prevents fuel flow to the engine when it’s not running.
Cleaner for Students and Communities
The shorter height of younger students puts them face-to-face with a black cloud of diesel smoke every school day. With propane autogas buses, however, students aren’t exposed to the harmful particulate matter in diesel exhaust, which is known to aggravate asthma, and worse — it’s a carcinogen identified by the World Health Organization.
Districts that choose propane autogas buses are making a smarter decision for students and the neighborhoods they live in.
More Savings for What Counts
When a school district switches from diesel buses to propane autogas technology, they’re in a better position to afford what students need most:
- More teachers reduce class sizes for more individualized student attention. Officials from Omaha Public schools in Omaha, Nebraska, report their propane autogas bus fleet generates enough savings to hire up to five additional classroom teachers.
- Everyday classroom supplies — pencils, markers, notebooks — which teachers may otherwise need to buy out-of-pocket.
- Savings can be used to fund special education programs and hire specialist educators.
- Funding for more robust fine arts and athletic programs that increase students’ confidence and provide a well-rounded education.
With school budgets continually at risk of being slashed, parents and schools need to think outside the box to find extra savings. Adopting propane autogas buses is one big step toward improving schools. Not only is propane autogas fuel consistently less expensive than diesel, the buses themselves don’t require the same expensive repairs and replacement parts that today’s modern diesel buses demand.
Tips for Selecting a Propane Provider
Selecting a propane provider should be an easy decision–just be sure to ask the right questions. This publication from the Michigan Public Service Commission is here to help. Source: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/mpsc-selecting-propane_464669_7.pdf
Chicago Tribune: Alternative Fuels
Chicago Area Clean Cities members ‘go green’ by using alternative fuels
We found this interesting article from the Chicago Tribune about the use of propane (autogas) to fuel vehicles. There are many benefits in autogas propane. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have.
Article: Fleets in the Chicago area are reducing their carbon footprint and helping to improve air quality by using alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane [autogas] to power their vehicles.
“We needed an alternative fuel that would not only save us money, but decrease our carbon footprint without sacrificing performance and having zero effect on our passengers’ comfort,” said Robert Hann, vice president of marketing, GO Airport Express. “After analyzing the return on investment, we selected propane autogas as our preferred fuel.”