Friday, August 21, 2015
The Propane Council of Texas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public on cleaner-burning propane, seeks to assist the landscape industry adopt greener operations while saving on fuel and operational costs. The council attended the Nursery/Landscape Expo Aug. 13-15 in Dallas hosted by the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association in an effort to extol the benefits of propane.
The council notes that the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 17 million gallons of gasoline are spilled each year while refueling lawn equipment. Propane eliminates this impact on the environment because it doesn’t contaminate groundwater or soil and the fuel has a closed refueling system, eliminating spillage. In addition, propane commercial mowers produce less carbon and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
“Landscapers do not have to worry about lost labor hours due to mowing restrictions on Ozone Action Days because propane mowers have lower emissions than traditional gasoline mowers,” says Jackie Mason, education and marketing director for the Propane Council of Texas. “The Propane Council of Texas also makes it easier for landscapers to make the switch by offering incentives.
” Since 2010 the council has sponsored a program that currently provides an incentive of up to $1000 for the purchase of a propane mower, good for up to five mowers. Landscapers have a wide variety of mowers to choose from, including models from 17 manufacturers. In all, 135 models are available straight from the factory or through conversions. For more information about propane mowers and the council’s incentive program, visit fuelingtexas.com.
The council notes that the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 17 million gallons of gasoline are spilled each year while refueling lawn equipment. Propane eliminates this impact on the environment because it doesn’t contaminate groundwater or soil and the fuel has a closed refueling system, eliminating spillage. In addition, propane commercial mowers produce less carbon and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
“Landscapers do not have to worry about lost labor hours due to mowing restrictions on Ozone Action Days because propane mowers have lower emissions than traditional gasoline mowers,” says Jackie Mason, education and marketing director for the Propane Council of Texas. “The Propane Council of Texas also makes it easier for landscapers to make the switch by offering incentives.
” Since 2010 the council has sponsored a program that currently provides an incentive of up to $1000 for the purchase of a propane mower, good for up to five mowers. Landscapers have a wide variety of mowers to choose from, including models from 17 manufacturers. In all, 135 models are available straight from the factory or through conversions. For more information about propane mowers and the council’s incentive program, visit fuelingtexas.com.
