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New Training and Propane Products to be Showcased at 2013 International Builders' Show
WASHINGTON (Jan. 16, 2013) – The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will offer training sessions and showcase new propane-fueled products at this year's International Builders' Show (IBS) located at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Jan. 22-24. In addition, attendees can enter to win one of three Generac LP3250 portable generators at PERC's booth, C2614, throughout the show.
Yanmar's Propane-Fueled 5 Kilowatt Micro-CHP Energy System Cuts Costs, Emissions
WASHINGTON (December 13, 2012) — Yanmar America has introduced a new propane-fueled, high-efficiency micro-CHP (combined heat and power) energy system that significantly reduces energy consumption. The small footprint, 5 kilowatt micro-CHP, model CP5WN, can reduce costs in both commercial and residential settings, and works in conjunction with an existing energy system like a forced air furnace, boiler, or geothermal system.
Propane Energy Pod Helps Construction Industry Find the Best Energy System
WASHINGTON (October 31, 2012) — Construction professionals can quickly find the most efficient, greenest home energy system for their clients by using the newly updated online Propane Energy Pod from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).
Updated Online Cost Calculator Lets Construction Pros Quickly Compare Heating Costs by Fuel Used
WASHINGTON (October 15, 2012) – The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has upgraded its popular Heating Energy Cost and Carbon Calculator, giving the tool more timely applications that give construction professionals and propane marketers a way to quickly conduct pricing comparisons down to the county level.
New Online Training Course Helps Construction Professionals Leverage Tax Incentives
WASHINGTON (December 7, 2011) — A new online training course from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is available to help construction professionals understand how a whole-home energy package, fueled with propane, compares favorably with standard homes and can qualify for national, state, or local tax incentives for energy improvements ...
New Online Training Course Helps Construction Professionals Leverage Tax Incentives
WASHINGTON (August 2, 2011) – A new online training course from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is designed to help construction professionals understand how propane appliances and systems can contribute to higher scores on green building rating systems and apply toward available federal, state, and local tax incentives and rebates ...
U.S. Green Building Council Approves Propane Training Courses
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2011) — Eleven training courses offered by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) now contribute to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) professional credentialing program ...
Propane Pavilion at Work Truck Show Packed with Propane Autogas Innovation, Power
WASHINGTON (March 8, 2011)—Fleet managers can drive work trucks and vans fueled by propane autogas at the 2011 Work Truck Show today through March 10 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis ...
Propane Training Courses Receive Stamp of Approval from National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI)
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2011)—Training courses offered by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) now contribute to National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) certification programs...
New Online Training Course Helps Construction Professionals Tackle Energy Codes
WASHINGTON (February 3, 2011)—The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has developed a free, online training course designed to help construction professionals stay up to speed on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC).
Propane Council Debuts at Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Expo
WASHINGTON (January 26, 2011)—The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) makes its exhibiting debut at the International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration (AHR) Expo, January 31 through February 2 in Las Vegas ...
Propane Training Powers Up Construction Pros at International Builders' Show
WASHINGTON (January 12, 2011)—The International Builders' Show (IBS) is an excellent opportunity to learn about recent and upcoming building trends and new research. To help construction professionals stay abreast of new propane innovations and power up their business, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is offering four training sessions during IBS, January 12-14, 2011, in Orlando, Fla ...
New Water Heating Analysis and Online Training Course Compare Performance, Costs Across Energy Sources
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2011)—On average, residential water heating consumes the third largest amount of energy within a home, and serves as a prime area to make homes more energy efficient ...
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