RiverBend Estates is an Active Adult Community located in Oxford, CT and prides themselves on building energy efficient homes. Propane is one element used in their homes. It heats the home comfortably, affordably, and safely. Propane is approved as an alternative fuel by the Clean Air Act of 1990. It is abundant and produced in the United States with local qualified retailers. Propane is one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels. It is cleaner than electricity and oil. Propane is non-toxic, so it is not harmful to the soil or water.

Another advantage of propane it offers the active adult the option to use either gas or electric appliances. Propane appliances, water heaters and furnaces are generally more energy efficient and can help you lower your energy bills. Gas Fireplaces are cleaner and do not send harmful fumes or black smoke into the air. Propane is delivered to a home as a liquid and is pumped into an underground storage tank. The liquid changes to a gas vapor before it leaves the tank.

How to recognize the smell of propane. In its natural form, propane is colorless and odorless. Manufacturers add a chemical compound to give it a strong unpleasant smell. This alerts a homeowner of a propane leak. The odorized propane smells like rotten eggs or skunks spray.

Propane is just one of the energy efficient components that this 55+ community incorporates in their open floor plan designs. This feature maximizes the active adults comfort and minimizes their energy cost for today and tomorrow.

For more information about propane visit The Rural Gas website at www.ruralgas.com.

Go Green with Propane!