Now Is the Time to Plan Your Supply We all know that propane prices have their ups and downs. This is all normal and influenced by many factors, including supply and demand, the weather, geopolitics and Wall Street investors, to name a few. Unfortunately, we’re in a temporary “up” cycle now. What’s Going On? Propane […]
High Demand Later Could Drive Prices Up We all know that a lot of cold days and nights lie ahead for us in the Hawkeye State. With that in mind, early fall is the perfect time to schedule your propane delivery so you can start the heating season off right with a full tank. Here are […]
Are you tired of setting up and maintaining a wood-burning fireplace? Is your wood-burning fireplace unused because you’re not sure it’s safe to light a fire inside it anymore? Would you like the warm glow of a fire in the fireplace without the work, the wait, and the worry? Here’s a solution that will make […]
If your home has an electric water heater instead of a propane water heater, you’re probably paying more than you should, and you may be having issues with running out of hot water. This is a common problem for large families. Who enjoys a nice hot shower that suddenly turns ice cold? Here are some […]
If you have a backyard pool or spa and don’t use a propane pool heater, it’s time to shake the outdoor shivers and enjoy your swimming pool earlier—and later–in the year. When you have a propane pool heater at your Iowa home, you can always say: “come on in, the water’s fine!” A propane pool […]
Did you know that May is National Barbecue Month? Of course, the way to celebrate is to go out to your backyard and do some fun outdoor cooking on your propane grill. To whet your appetite, here are tasty grilling recipes from the Iowa Beef Industry Council from beef kabobs to balsamic marinated flank steak […]
Now that spring has bloomed, have you looked outside to your backyard yet and thought about propane? Are you familiar with all the of ways propane can enhance outdoor living right here in Iowa? Here are some ideas to add more fun to your spring and summer. Grilling There are many reasons why propane grills […]
Did you ever stop to wonder why the propane gas flame you see on your cooktop is the color blue? That’s a good thing because it means all is well as far as combustion goes. When the ratio of fuel to air is correct, there is enough oxygen for the complete combustion of propane. Complete […]
The weather forecasters were right! The polar vortex—a bone-chilling Arctic air mass that increases the chance of snow—has now made its presence felt in Iowa. The polar vortex is so named because of a counter-clockwise spin of Arctic air that occurs around the North Pole. This always exists, but sometimes, a jet stream of air that usually […]
There are many ways propane energy is a benefit to our environment– in our homes, in our communities and in our businesses. Let’s take a look at how propane compares to electricity in terms of environmental impact. For starters, propane emits less than half the greenhouse gas emissions of electricity while producing the same amount […]
