Facts About Cleveland Propane & Other Ohio Energy Sources

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By Cath Buhr


If you live in Ohio, such as in Cleveland, propane is just one of several energy sources that you might consider using. Coal, nuclear power, natural gas, hydroelectricity and renewable energy sources are other options used throughout the state. Here are a few facts about propane and how it measures up to other energy sources.

Coal and hydroelectricity, as well as nuclear power, all are produced in Ohio. Propane, however, is a fuel source that must be imported. A special truck or train car might be used to transport your Dayton propane or your Cleveland propane to your local supplier. A pipeline also can be used to transport propane from place to place. Nearly all of the propane used in the United States is produced in Texas, during the process of petroleum refining. During the process, several gases are removed from the petroleum, including propane. It then must be stored in a salt cavern until it is ready to transport.

Most sources of fuel, whether is propane or coal or something else, are produced in the same amount throughout the year. However, propane and other fuels are not used at the same rate day to day. During colder weather, for instance, more propane is needed to heat homes and this causes the demand and your Columbus propane prices to climb. Prices for all heating fuels tend to go up beginning around November and this trend can continue into March.

In fact, you will find that most sources of fuel are more expensive when the demand is higher. If you are not a Dayton propane customer or a Cleveland propane customer, then you won't be able to speak about Cleveland propane prices, but you probably have noticed that your cost per energy unit is higher during the winter. However, when it comes to coal or perhaps natural gas, you have no choice but to pay the high prices. With propane, you can pre-purchase as much of this fuel as you need, and simply purchase it when the Cleveland propane prices are very low.

Not only can you pre-buy when Cleveland propane prices are low, you can pre-purchase a huge amount of propane. You also could opt for the largest size of propane tanks, typically 500-gallon tanks or 1,000-gallon tanks and fill them up when the prices have dropped. Obviously, you yard size and configuration come into play when selecting a propane tank size, but if you like the idea of being less tied to the grid, propane offers you a solid option.

Of course, your Columbus propane is not only a highly efficient fuel, it also is a green fuel. This certainly is not true of coal or natural gas, both of which can be harmful to the environment. Nuclear power, of course, produces toxic waste and the safety of the power plants is an additional concern. With propane, you don't have to worry about harming the environment or toxic waste. Solar power is another option to consider, although it does present the user with extremely expensive start-up costs, which limits its viability as an energy source.




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